Blue Jays vs Royals Prediction: Can Gausman Silence KC Bats?
Get our Blue Jays vs Royals prediction to see who emerges victorious in this interleague matchup.A pleasant evening awaits at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City for an AL showdown. First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET as the Toronto Blue Jays (13-8) take on the Kansas City Royals (7-14). Kevin Gausman gets the nod for the Blue Jays, while Michael Wacha counters for the Royals. The Blue Jays are slight favorites (-123), but can they overcome the home crowd and extend their winning streak?
Blue Jays vs Royals Prediction Odds
| BET | Toronto Blue Jays (TOR) | Kansas City Royals (KC) |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -123 | +104 |
| Run Line | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Total | 8.5 | |
Blue Jays vs Royals Betting Prediction
In their latest encounter, Toronto secured a 5-3 victory on the road against the Royals, boosting their series lead. The Blue Jays surged ahead with a three-run burst in the third inning, followed by two additional runs in the sixth. Yusei Kikuchi clinched the victory for Toronto, delivering six innings of solid pitching, allowing two runs and striking out four without a walk. On the other side, Brady Singer struggled through six innings for the Royals, surrendering five runs to take the loss. Both Daulton Varsho and Bo Bichette contributed home runs, with Varsho and Kyle Isbel notching two RBIs each, mirroring Garcia’s effort for the Royals who also hit a homer. This matchup reflects key dynamics in the ongoing MLB matchups, providing a glimpse into potential outcomes for future games in this series, aligning with the overall Blue Jays vs Royals prediction.
Toronto Blue Jays
Kevin Gausman is set to pitch for the Blue Jays as they visit the Royals, still looking for his first win of the season. Gausman’s last outing yielded one earned run across five innings with six strikeouts, showing improvement from his rough start where he surrendered five runs in just over an inning. As the Blue Jays strive to climb the MLB team stats rankings, their current 21st position in runs per game at an average of 4 shows room for improvement. They slightly outperform this average at home, with 4.1 runs per game.
Toronto’s batting lineup, with a .233 average and .695 OPS, ranks them in the middle of the league, reflecting the need for consistency at the plate. Daulton Varsho is a key player in their lineup, boasting a .348 average and eight RBIs over his last eight games, including four home runs. Justin Turner also impresses with a .299 batting average and .402 on-base percentage, leading the team’s offensive efforts. For those following MLB betting lines, these performances.
Kansas City Royals
Michael Wacha is gearing up for his fourth start this season, and he’s facing the Blue Jays at home. With a record of one win and two losses, he recently pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs against the White Sox. This game is really important for Wacha, as he looks to climb the ranks among MLB player stats leaders with his pitching performance.
The Royals are on fire at home! They’re averaging 5.7 runs per game, which is the fourth highest in the MLB. They’re also third with 28 home runs. Salvador Perez is leading the charge, hitting .355 over his last nine games. Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino are also doing great, with an 11-game hitting streak between them. They’re averaging 4.8 runs per game and a .237 batting average, which puts them at 11th and 14th in the league. They’re really showing off their offensive strength in today’s game against the Blue Jays!
Betting Picks
- OU Over 8.5 -104
- ML: Royals +104
- ATS: Royals +1.5
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Game Information
- Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
- Date: April 23 | 7:40 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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