Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction: Toronto the Favorites

Toronto Blue Jays are hosting Cincinnati Reds in Canada. The series starter was in favor of the Blue Jays as they controlled their emotions and won over Cincinnati Reds (2-1). For the upcoming game, we can expect Cincinnati Reds to make a comeback and stun the hosts. Blue Jays are ranked 3rd in the AL East with 21 wins and 18 losses. On the other hand, Cincinnati Reds have only won 11 from their 38 games played this season. The upcoming outing will decide whether the Reds can keep the series interesting by making it 1-1 or lose it 2-0.

Toronto Blue Jays - Consistently Improving their Overall Gameplay (WLWWL)

In one-run games, Toronto is now 11-6. Overall, they are 21-18. Ryu (1-0) made his fourth start of the season and his second after returning from the disabled list with a sore forearm, allowing six hits, including five doubles, while striking out three batters. The left-handed pitcher's ERA dropped from 9.00 to 6.00. In the seventh, Ryan Borucki got one out, and Adam Cimber got the other two. In the eighth, Yimi Garcia struck out two batters, and Jordan Romano recorded his 13th save in 15 chances. Votto finished 1 for 4 with a double in his fourth series in his Canadian hometown and the first since 2017. Before the game, he was activated from the COVID-19 injury list.

Expected Opening Lineup for Toronto Blue Jays

• SS Bo Bichette
• 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• RF Teoscar Hernández
• 2B Santiago Espinal
• LF Raimel Tapia
• 3B Matt Chapman
• C Danny Jansen
• CF Bradley Zimmer

Cincinnati Reds - Waiting for a Miracle to Happen (LWWLL)

Going in the game, Cincinnati Reds are struggling to find their game form, which seems a matter of concern for all. In the first game, only M. Reynolds was able to score 1 RBI, and apart from that, it was a tough batting lineup. K. Farmer and T. Friedl tried their best to contribute later in the play, which was quite decent. For the upcoming game, I guess the pitchers will be retained without making any changes to the lineup.

Expected Opening Lineup for Cincinnati Reds

• 2B Matt Reynolds
• C Tyler Stephenson
• LF Tommy Pham
• 1B Joey Votto
• SS Kyle Farmer
• DH Mike Moustakas
• 3B Taylor Motter
• RF Tyler Naquin
• CF TJ Friedl

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the most important game of the series, Toronto Blue Jays will be fancying their chances to win and dominate the series 2-0. However, Cincinnati Reds will be equally up for the challenge as they look positive to stop Blue Jays from winning. Like the first game, we can expect a low-scoring game with both teams struggling to score freely.

• Toronto Blue Jays to Win for 1.398
• Total Under 8.5 for 1.845
• Run Line Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 for 1.83