Pirates vs Blue Jays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 23

Toronto Blue Jays' George Springer bats during a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (-155) visit Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays (+125) on May 23, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 3:07 pm in Toronto, ON.

This season, the Pirates are 26-25 against the spread (ATS), while the Blue Jays are 26-25 ATS.

Pirates vs Blue Jays Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Pirates starting pitcher: Paul Skenes 6-3, 2.62 ERA
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Patrick Corbin 1-1, 4.27 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates-1.5 +115O 7.5 -115-155
Blue Jays +1.5 -140U 7.5 -105+125

Pirates vs Blue Jays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 58.5% 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 Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Konnor Griffin has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Paul Skenes has hit the Walks Allowed Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+12.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Henry Davis has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+11.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Konnor Griffin has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 25 games (+10.75 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Henry Davis has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+10.65 Units / 51% ROI)

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

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ernie Clement has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 8 games at home (+18.00 Units / 225% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+13.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Jesus Sanchez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+12.10 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Jesus Sanchez has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+9.45 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Jesus Sanchez has hit the Runs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 26 of their last 40 away games (+10.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 50 away games (+8.70 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 45 away games (+8.20 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 19 of their last 40 away games (+7.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 away games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+13.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 20 of their last 30 games (+10.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games at home (+8.95 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 7 of their last 8 games (+5.90 Units / 63% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games (+4.60 Units / 49% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 26-24 against the Run Line (+2.35 Units / 3.7% ROI).

  • 26-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.15 Units / -6.32% ROI
  • 27-22 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.5 Units / 4.41% ROI
  • 22-27 when betting on the total runs Under for -7.45 Units / -13.41% ROI

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 26-25 against the Run Line (-0.3 Units / -0.46% ROI).

  • 24-27 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.8 Units / -14.46% ROI
  • 23-25 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.45 Units / -7.9% ROI
  • 25-23 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.05 Units / 0.09% ROI

Blue Jays vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Brandon Lowe +350
Marcell Ozuna +350
Oneil Cruz +400
Jhostynxon Garcia +425
George Springer +425

Blue Jays vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Konnor Griffin 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Jhostynxon Garcia 0.5 -210 0.5 +150
George Springer 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Marcell Ozuna 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Blue Jays vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
George Springer 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Yohendrick Pinango 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Marcell Ozuna 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Andres Gimenez 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Jared Triolo 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Pirates are 24-3 (.889) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .720.

The Pirates are just 2-22 (.083) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .206.

The Pirates are just 0-19 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .054.

The Pirates are just 1-12 (.077) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Blue Jays are just 2-18 (.100) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .206.

The Blue Jays are 16-74 (.178) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .094.

The Blue Jays are 85-9 (.904) when scoring 5 or more runs since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .796.

The Blue Jays are 19-71 (.211) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .128.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of .744 (1,444 PA’s) against RHP this season — 4th best in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .274 at home this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of .782 (1,019 PA’s) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .344 (1,444 PA’s) against RHP this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have struck out in just 19% of their PA’s this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters are slugging just .347 against LHP this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.

The Blue Jays have scored 58 runs with two outs this season — fewest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have chased 35% of pitches out of the zone against RHP this season — highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 11% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have allowed 44 home runs this season — tied for 5th fewest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .211 against Pirates pitchers this season — tied for best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have allowed a slugging percentage of just .362 this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.7 MPH this season (1,201 balls in play) — tied for best in MLB

Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.7 MPH (1,201 batted balls) this season — tied for best in MLB.

Blue Jays pitchers have struck out 26% of left-handed batters they faced this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

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