The Seattle Mariners (16-20) and Toronto Blue Jays (19-17) will go head-to-head in Game 2 of a three game set in Toronto.
The Blue Jays took Game 1 of the series on Monday by a final score of 6-2. Toronto has not gotten off to the start they were looking for so far in 2022. However, they are still a very talented team capable of reeling off a winning stream at any given moment.
Seattle is another team that had high expectations entering 2022 but has labored. The Mariners are under .500 and trying to figure things out.
First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 PM EST on Tuesday, May 17th at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.
Let’s take a look at the best MLB expert picks and betting trends for this contest.
Mariners at Blue Jays Stats
Seattle Mariners Stats
The Mariners enter Tuesday’s action in the midst of a mediocre campaign. Their offseason acquisitions have not panned out as expected and the Angels and Astros have been the talk of the AL West.
But there is still hope for this Seattle squad. They have plenty of young talent that could come together as the year progresses.
Logan Gilbert is emerging as the team’s ace. The young right-hander has posted an impressive 2.13 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record.
Although wins and losses aren’t respected in today’s game like they were 20 years ago, the fact that Gilbert already has four victories speaks to how well he has performed in the early-going. It will be interesting to see how he fares against the deep Blue Jays lineup.
The Mariners are looking for a win on Tuesday after dropping Game 1 against Toronto. Their lineup was held to just two runs in the loss.
Upsetting the odds will be quite the challenge in this contest, but they will have an opportunity to score runs against Jose Berrios. The Blue Jays right-hander has labored to open the 2022 campaign.
Toronto Blue Jays Stats
Toronto earned the victory in Game 1. However, as aforementioned, they will send Jose Berrios to the mound on Tuesday night.
Berrios was given an extension by Toronto during the offseason. The Blue Jays believed he was their ace of the future. But he has pitched to the tune of an ugly 5.82 ERA so far this season.
There is certainly time for him to turn things around. But there is no denying the fact that Berrios has struggled.
Toronto’s right-handed heavy lineup could potentially have problems with Logan Gilbert on the mound. Their offense has failed to produce at the elite level in which they were expected to prior to the season beginning.
With that being said, this batting order is more than capable of posting a lopsided number on the board on any given night.
Mariners at Blue Jays Betting Trends
- The Blue Jays are 15-21 against the run line this season.
- The Mariners are 19-17 against the run line this year.
- Toronto is 6-11 against the run line at their home field.
- Seattle is 11-9 against the run line on the road.
- The Blue Jays are 7-18 against the run line as a favorite.
- The Mariners are 14-10 against the run line as an underdog.
Mariners at Blue Jays Betting Predictions
The Seattle Mariners are looking to upset the MLB odds in Game 2 of this series. They have found success this year when playing as the underdog against the run line. Meanwhile, Toronto has struggled against the run line.
But the Blue Jays are destined to get hot at some point. This is a team with legitimate World Series aspirations this season.
Yes, Jose Berrios has struggled and Logan Gilbert has been one of the best pitchers in baseball. But I like the Blue Jays as the favorite in this contest.
Conclusion
Whether you are betting on the spread or moneyline, use your MLB betting picks on the Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 in this Tuesday night affair.
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