Pirates vs Blue Jays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 2

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Toronto Blue Jays' Davis Schneider during a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
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  • The Blue Jays are -165 favorites vs the Pirates
  • Pirates vs Blue Jays Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (+140) visit Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays (-165) on Sunday, June 2, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:37pm EDT in Toronto, ON.

This season, the Pirates are 27-31 against the spread (ATS), while the Blue Jays are 27-30 ATS.

Pirates vs Blue Jays Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Pirates starting pitcher: Quinn Priester 0-4, 4.28 ERA
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Chris Bassitt 5-6, 4.01 ERA

Pirates vs. Blue Jays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates+1.5 -145O 8.5 -120+140
Blue Jays -1.5 +120U 8.5 +100-165

Pirates vs Blue Jays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Blue Jays will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 57.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Nick Gonzales has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 away games (+14.50 Units / 145% ROI)
  • Nick Gonzales has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 17 games (+11.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Nick Gonzales has hit the Total Bases Over in 14 of his last 17 games (+11.55 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Rowdy Tellez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 20 of his last 27 games (+11.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Runs Under in 31 of his last 46 games (+10.20 Units / 15% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Isiah Kiner-Falefa has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 18 games (+19.00 Units / 106% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Singles Over in 30 of his last 43 games (+13.85 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Bo Bichette has hit the Hits Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+12.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Bo Bichette has hit the Runs Under in 25 of his last 35 games (+10.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Bo Bichette has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 23 games at home (+9.20 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 47 games (+11.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 22 games (+10.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+8.10 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.80 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 19 games (+5.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 52 games (+8.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 56 games (+8.40 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 25 of their last 43 games (+4.50 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.15 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.00 Units / 7% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 31-27 against the Run Line (+0.86 Units / 1.1% ROI).

  • 27-31 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.8 Units / -8.52% ROI
  • 29-25 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.8 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 25-29 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.37 Units / -10.04% ROI

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 27-30 against the Run Line (-7.75 Units / -10.24% ROI).

  • 27-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.65 Units / -11.24% ROI
  • 24-32 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.35 Units / -18.13% ROI
  • 32-24 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.3 Units / 8.44% ROI

Blue Jays vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Davis Schneider (TOR) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Danny Jansen (TOR) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750

Blue Jays vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Ke'Bryan Hayes (PIT) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Davis Schneider (TOR) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
George Springer (TOR) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Danny Jansen (TOR) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170

Blue Jays vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Bo Bichette (TOR) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Danny Jansen (TOR) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Justin Turner (TOR) 0.5 +175 0.5 -225

Blue Jays vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chris Bassitt (TOR) 5.5 -155 5.5 +120

Opponents have a Hard-Hit Rate of 81% (13/16) against Quinn Priester on low fastballs this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 22 total IP; League Avg: 53% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 14% (13/96) against Quinn Priester this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 22 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 62% (60/96) against Quinn Priester this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 22 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Quinn Priester has a strikeout rate of just 14% (17 SO in 123 PAs) this season — tied for 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 22 total IP; League Avg: 22% — fourth Percentile.

Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a miss rate of just 10% (9/91) against Chris Bassitt with runners in scoring position this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — first Percentile.

Chris Bassitt has allowed a slugging percentage of .647 (22 Total Bases / 34 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .338 — second Percentile.

Chris Bassitt has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 74.1 MPH on pitches out of the zone since last season (127 balls in play) — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 87 total IP; League Avg: 80.9

Opponents are hitting .227 (30-for-132) against Chris Bassitt with two-strikes this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .160 — fourth Percentile.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Pirates are just 80-113 (.415) on the road since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .474.

The Pirates are 74-18 (.804) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .735.

The Pirates are just 121-30 (.801) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .867.

The Pirates are 51-8 (.864) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .739.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Blue Jays are 25-17 (.595) after a loss as underdogs since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .413.

The Blue Jays are 19-11 (.633) after a loss as underdogs since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .427.

The Blue Jays are 78-31 (.716) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .577.

The Blue Jays are 23-12 (.657) when tied entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Pirates are batting just .152 with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .170.

The Pirates are batting just .221 with two outs since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .235.

The Pirates are batting just .235 against LHP since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Pirates are batting just .181 in lefty-lefty matchups since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .233.

Blue Jays hitters have just 358 strikeouts in 1,896 PA’s (19%) against LHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Blue Jays hitters have a groundball batting average of just .205 this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Blue Jays hitters are slugging just .177 on pitches out of the zone since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .212.

Blue Jays hitters have a groundball batting average of just .180 against the shift this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .238.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,367 of 14,717 batters (9%) since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% with runners in scoring position since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Pirates have won 42% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

The Pirates have won 40% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Blue Jays pitchers this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 15% over the past seven days (6 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Blue Jays pitchers had allowed a run just 24% of the time after an opposing score in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Blue Jays pitchers have allowed a run just 25% of the time after an opposing score since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 31%.

Blue Jays vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Erik Swanson (Toronto Blue Jays): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Jordan Romano (Toronto Blue Jays): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Bo Bichette (Toronto Blue Jays): Neck, Day-To-Day
  • Danny Jansen (Toronto Blue Jays): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Alek Manoah (Toronto Blue Jays): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Miguel Andujar (Pittsburgh Pirates): Knee, 10-Day IL
  • Colin Holderman (Pittsburgh Pirates): Illness, 15-Day IL
  • Johan Oviedo (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Dauri Moreta (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Carmen Mlodzinski (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Vince Velasquez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, Out
  • Mike Burrows (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, Out
  • JT Brubaker (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Max Kranick (Pittsburgh Pirates): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Endy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Ji Hwan Bae (Pittsburgh Pirates): Hip, 10-Day IL

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