Blue Jays vs. Guardians same-game parlay picks: Bet on Toronto and the under
The Toronto Blue Jays look to keep their winning streak alive in Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians.
The pregame narrative: Toronto has now won four consecutive games after a 3-1 victory over Cleveland and is our pick as a run-line underdog. The under makes its way onto our ticket with two strong starters on the mound. Thirdly, we’re fading a quiet Myles Straw.
MLB oddsas of 8:06 a.m. on 08/08/2023.
Blue Jays vs. Guardians same-game parlay picks
Parlay: Blue Jays +1.5 + Under 9.5 runs + Straw under 1.5 total bases (+155)
Blue Jays +1.5 (-295): These two teams appear to be heading in different directions, but just for insurance, we’re teasing Toronto down on the run line.
The Blue Jays have won four consecutive games and rank eighth in OPS (.788) across the last 15 days. They’re finding a lot of success putting bat to ball as their 129 hits during this stretch are only second to the Chicago Cubs (142).
As a result, Toronto has covered this number in 11 of its last 15 contests.
The Guardians rank 27th in OPS (.659) over the last 15 days and have lost eight of their last 10. They’re really struggling to hit for power with a .360 SLG that ranks 27th in the same span.
Other parlay picks
Under 9.5 runs (-230): Yusei Kikuchi and Tanner Bibee go head-to-head and both are having quality campaigns.
Kikuchi is really starting to round into form for Toronto. The lefty has a 1.23 ERA and 2.54 FIP over his last four starts. His season-long numbers are quickly falling as a result, as he owns a 3.67 ERA and 4.68 FIP in 2023.
The under on this total has come through in each of his last three appearances.
Bibee is having quite the rookie season for Cleveland. He pairs a 3.14 ERA with a 3.87 FIP, and like Kikuchi, he’s seeing his numbers drop quickly thanks to recent outings. Bibee has a 2.04 ERA in six starts since the beginning of July.
There have been nine runs or fewer in eight of his last 10 starts.
Straw under 1.5 total bases (-286): Thirdly, we’re taking the under on Straw’s total bases prop.
Simply put, this is a number this guy doesn’t beat very often. He has five hits in his last 11 games and has failed to beat this line in 10 of those games.
He has also struggled mightily in limited battles against Kikuchi. In 10 career plate appearances, he has one hit (a single) and three strikeouts.
