Jul 9, 2024, 11:56 am ET in MLB
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Giants vs Blue Jays Last Game Analysis

The San Francisco Giants (44-47) aim for a third consecutive win when they host the Toronto Blue Jays (41-49) in their Giants vs Blue Jays last game. MLB odds say the Giants are favored on the money line (-126) with Blake Snell starting. Opposing him is Yusei Kikuchi for the Blue Jays, who look to extend their own two-game winning streak. This interleague matchup kicks off at 9:45 PM ET at Oracle Park, with the over/under set at 8 runs. Can San Francisco continue their hot streak, or will Toronto steal a victory on the road?

Giants vs Blue Jays Last Game Odds

BET Toronto Blue Jays (TOR) San Francisco Giants (SF)
Moneyline +107 -126
Run Line +1.5 -1.5
Total 8

Game Information

  • Game: Toronto Blue Jays vs. San Francisco Giants
  • Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco
  • Date: 9:45 ET
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

Giants vs Blue Jays Last Game Preview

Toronto Blue Jays

In MLB team stats, Toronto is 41-49 overall and trails the Orioles by 16 games in the AL East. Currently, they are 5th in the division and have gone 12-16 against other AL East teams. The Blue Jays have won two straight games, and they closed out their series vs the Mariners with a win. On the road, the Blue Jays are 20-25 compared to a mark of 21-24 at home. As the underdog, Toronto is 11-29 this season, and they have won two straight as the underdog.

The Blue Jays are 30-20 when favored this year, and their overall series record is 10-13-6. Their offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs the Mariners, closing out their series with a 5-4 win. The Blue Jays are on the road today against the San Francisco Giants, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Toronto’s games have averaged a combined 8.6 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 43-44. When the line has been set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 14-10-1.

Kikuchi most recently faced the Astros, where he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings of work. Before that outing, he had lost three straight starts. So far, he has been much better at home, coming in with a 2-6 record and 4.58 ERA compared to 2-2 with a 5.73 ERA on the road. When looking at the Toronto Blue Jays’ offensive statistics, it is clear that they have struggled to score runs this season.

San Francisco Giants

San Francisco will host the Blue Jays today with an overall record of 44-47, placing them 4th in the NL West. The Giants are 11.0 games behind the Dodgers for the division lead and trail the Diamondbacks by a game for the 3rd spot in the division. Despite losing the final two games of their series vs the Guardians, the Giants have gone 25-19 at home compared to a 19-28 mark on the road. As the home favorite, the Giants are 18-11 this year and 24-18 as the favorite overall.

However, they have struggled as the underdog, going 20-29. In their most recent game, the Giants were the +113 underdog on the road against the Guardians, ultimately losing 5-4 after holding a lead into the 9th inning. Hayden Birdsong took the loss after giving up the go-ahead run in the 9th. Michael Conforto homered in the 2nd inning, but the Giants’ efforts fell short.

Blake Snell will start for the Giants today, seeking his first win of the season. Snell, with a record of 0-3 and an ERA of 9.51, has yet to secure a victory in six starts. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision after giving up three earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. Despite his struggles, the Giants have been decent offensively, scoring 4.4 runs per game, ranking them mid-league. Their batting average of .244 is 12th in the league, and their OPS of .703 is 14th. Top hitters like Matt Chapman, Jorge Soler, Heliot Ramos, and Michael Conforto have been key contributors.

See below for the betting picks on the matchup of MLB matchups!

Betting Picks

BET Pick
OU Over 8 -107
ML Blue Jays +107
ATS Blue Jays +1.5

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