Tigers vs Blue Jays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 28

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  • The Blue Jays (54-44) are -225 favorites vs the Tigers (40-59)
  • Tigers starting pitcher: Tyler Alexander (2-3), 4.05 ERA
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi (3-5), 5.12 ERA
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The Detroit Tigers (+180) visit Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays (-225) on Thursday, July 28, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07pm EDT in Toronto.

The Blue Jays are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Tigers vs Blue Jays Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Tigers are 40-59 against the spread (ATS), while the Blue Jays are 43-55 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Tigers+1.5 -110O 9.5 -115+180
Blue Jays -1.5 -110U 9.5 -105-225

Tigers vs Blue Jays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Blue Jays will win Thursday‘s matchup with 55.1% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Tigers and Blue Jays and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today

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

  • Akil Baddoo has hit the Runs Under in his last 10 away games (+10.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Javier Baez has hit the Total Bases Over in 16 of his last 23 away games (+9.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Total Bases Under in 23 of his last 33 games (+9.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Miguel Cabrera has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 10 away games (+9.05 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Austin Meadows has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 58% ROI)

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Best Bets Today

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

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 28 games (+12.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 18 games (+11.55 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Bradley Zimmer has hit the Singles Under in his last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Total Bases Over in 32 of his last 54 games (+9.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Bo Bichette has hit the Hits Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+9.80 Units / 18% ROI)

Blue Jays vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alejandro Kirk 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Bo Bichette 0.5 +400 0.5 -750
Danny Jansen 0.5 +360 0.5 -650
George Springer 0.5 +270 0.5 -450
Lourdes Gurriel 0.5 +425 0.5 -800

Blue Jays vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alejandro Kirk 1.5 +180 1.5 -275
Bo Bichette 1.5 +170 1.5 -250
Danny Jansen 0.5 -165 0.5 +120
George Springer 1.5 +180 1.5 -275
Lourdes Gurriel 1.5 +180 1.5 -275

Blue Jays vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alejandro Kirk 0.5 +135 0.5 -190
Bo Bichette 0.5 +125 0.5 -185
Danny Jansen 0.5 +155 0.5 -225
George Springer 0.5 +135 0.5 -190
Lourdes Gurriel 0.5 +120 0.5 -175
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Under in 54 of their last 96 games (+14.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+10.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 67 games (+4.20 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 24 away games (+2.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 40 of their last 56 games (+24.15 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Over in 38 of their last 57 games (+17.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 8 games (+4.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.00 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.05 Units / 1% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 46-53 against the Run Line (-15.3 Units / -12.14% ROI).

  • 40-59 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.05 Units / -8.57% ROI
  • 38-55 when betting on the total runs Over for -21.7 Units / -19.94% ROI
  • 55-38 when betting on the total runs Under for +13.8 Units / 12.6% ROI

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 43-55 against the Run Line (-16.65 Units / -13.91% ROI).

  • 54-44 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.95 Units / -9.12% ROI
  • 52-45 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.25 Units / 2.1% ROI
  • 45-52 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.25 Units / -12.16% ROI

Opponents are hitting .435 (10-for-23) against Tyler Alexander on inside fastballs this season — 3rd highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .250 — second Percentile.

Tyler Alexander has a strikeout rate of just 13% (18 SO in 140 PAs) this season — 8th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 25% — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .379 (11-for-29) against Tyler Alexander’s changeup this season — 5th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .207 — sixth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .378 (37-for-98) against Tyler Alexander’s inside fastball since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: .258 — 0 Percentile.

Yusei Kikuchi: Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Yusei Kikuchi has walked 12 of 71 batters (17%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 48 total IP; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.

Yusei Kikuchi has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 93.1 MPH with runners in scoring position since the start of last season (129 balls in play) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: 88.0

Yusei Kikuchi has walked 37 of 239 right-handed batters (15%) this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 48 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .463 (56-for-121) against Yusei Kikuchi when he’s behind in the count since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: .340 — 0 Percentile.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Tigers are just 16-32 (.333) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .476.

The Tigers are just 4-43 (.085) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .206.

The Tigers are just 3-4 (.429) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Tigers are just 5-28 (.152) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .281.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Blue Jays are 31-20 (.608) at home this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .524.

The Blue Jays are just 7-11 (.389) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Blue Jays are 45-2 (.957) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .913.

The Blue Jays are 42-1 (.977) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .886.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .586 (2,638 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .705.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .271 (2,638 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .315 against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .395.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .580 (1,721 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .700.

Blue Jays hitters are slugging .676 on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .575.

Blue Jays hitters are slugging .456 since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .405.

Blue Jays hitters are slugging .458 against RHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .404.

The Blue Jays are batting .274 at home since the start of last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Tigers pitchers since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 42% against Tigers pitchers this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 40% with two-strikes since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Tigers pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 62% of their games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 730 of 9,564 batters (8%) since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 40% with runners in scoring position over the last 14 days (9 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 17 of 330 batters (5%) over the last 14 days (9 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 25% against Blue Jays pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

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

  • Julian Merryweather (Blue Jays): Side, D60
  • Hyun Jin Ryu (Blue Jays): Forearm, D60
  • Nathan Pearson (Blue Jays): Mono, D60
  • Tayler Saucedo (Blue Jays): Hip, D60
  • Andrew Vasquez (Blue Jays): Ankle, D15
  • Casey Mize (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Jacob Rogers (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Rony García (Tigers): Bicep, D15
  • Spencer Turnbull (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Austin Meadows (Tigers): Achilles , D10
  • Wily Peralta (Tigers): Hamstring, D15
  • Matthew Manning (Tigers): Shoulder, D60
  • Beau Brieske (Tigers): Forearm, D15
  • Michael Pineda (Tigers): Triceps, D15
  • Kyle Funkhouser (Tigers): Shoulder, D60

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