Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays 8/11/2023 Game Forecast
Chicago Cubs (59-56) vs Toronto Blue Jays (65-52)
The Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays 8/11/2023 – The beautiful Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, will play host between the visiting Chicago Cubs and the home-team Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of an inter-league three-game series on Friday evening. The Chi Cubs fell to 59-56 overall after losing four of the last ten matches played, dropped to 27-28 when playing away from home following two losses out of three road outings, and placed second in the NL Central with 2.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the first place. The Cubs accumulated a total of 582 runs scored while also surrendering 516 for a +66 run difference over the course of the season. For insights and predictions, explore free picks for MLB to make informed betting decisions.
The Toronto Blue Jays are returning home to make a home defense and will try to get back from their last loss to the Cleveland Guardians with a victory in the opening game of a series versus the Chicago Cubs. Toronto fell to 65-52 overall following four losses out of the last ten matches played, dropped to 30-24 at home, and placed third in the tough AL East with seven games behind the Orioles in the first place. The Blue Jays recorded a run difference of +57 after compiling 523 runs scored to date while also allowing a total of 466 all throughout the campaign.
Cubs vs. Blue Jays Game Info
Javier Assad (1-2, 3.35 ERA) vs Jose Berrios (9-7, 3.38 ERA)
The Chicago Cubs management will appoint Right-handed Pitcher Javier Assad to take on the mound and start the first installment of a series facing the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday evening. The twenty-six-year-old right thrower from Mexico posted a 1-2 record for the season with an impressive 3.35 ERA, a nice 1.34 WHlP, and fanned out 43 batters in his starts while conceding 47 hits, 25 free bases, and 6 long balls through 53.2 innings pitched. In his last start on August 5, Assad gave up 2 runs with 3 strikeouts in over 3.0 frames of work in an 8-6 home triumph over the league’s best Atlanta Braves.
On Friday night, the Toronto Blue Jays management will counter with righty Jose Berrios to start the series opener against the Chicago Cubs. The twenty-nine-year-old right-hander marked a 9-7 record this year with a sterling ERA of 3.38, a strong WHlP at 1.19, and has retired 129 batters with 122 hits, 40 bases on balls, and 15 home runs yielded across 136.0 frames of work in his starts. In his last appearance on the mound, Berrios has given away 3 earned runs but struck out 8 batters in over 5.0 innings pitched in a 5-4 road victory over Boston on August 5.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Blue Jays -118, MLB Totals: 9.0
The totals went UNDER in 8 of the Toronto Blue Jays’ last 9 contests, while the Blue Jays are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games. The totals went UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 home matches, while the Blue Jays are 14-5 straight up in their last 19 outings versus an opponent in the National League. The totals went UNDER in 4 of the Toronto Blue Jays’ last 5 contests played in August.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Chicago Cubs are 3-2 in their last 5 matches played.
Chi Cubs are 2-3 in their last 5 contests against the spread.
The Cubs are 27-28 in their road games against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 3 of the Chicago Cubs’ last 5 outings.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
The Toronto Blue Jays are 3-2 in their last 5 contests.
Toronto is 2-3 in their last 5 outings against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 1 of the Blue Jays last 5 games played.
The totals went OVER in 18 of the Toronto Blue Jays’ last 54 home matches.
Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays 8/11/2023 Betting Picks
The Toronto Blue Jays are 5-1 SU in their last 6 outings when playing at home versus the Chicago Cubs while the UNDER has cashed in 7 of the Blue Jays’ last 8 contests. The totals went UNDER in 5 of the Chi Cubs’ last 6 road games played while the Cubs are 1-5 straight up in their last 6 matches when playing on the road against Toronto. The Chicago Cubs are 14-4 in their last 18 outings while the OVER has cashed in 6 of the Cubs’ last 9 contests.
Toronto’s Starting Pitcher Jose Berrios got the edge in pitching at home with a stellar 9-7 record, a solid 3.38 ERA, and an impressive 1.19 WHlP with 129 total strikeouts made. The Blue Jays have been victorious in two of Berrios’ last three starts after the right-hander conceded a combined six earned runs with 15 strikeouts across 16.2 innings pitched.
The Toronto Blue Jays won five of the last six contests and are getting closer to gaining leadership in the tough American League East Division. Toronto will take control of this match-up with a home-field advantage and a superior 30-24 record at home while the Cubs struggled on the road with a 27-28 record this season. For valuable insights and recommendations, consider checking out free expert sports picks to enhance your understanding of the game and potential outcomes.
