Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

The Detroit Tigers (2-7) and Toronto Blue Jays (6-4) open a 3-game series  Tuesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tigers vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Blue Jays won last season’s series 5-2

The Blue Jays won 12-11 as +124 underdogs at the Los Angeles Angels Sunday. Toronto took the 3-game series 2-1 and has won 5 of 6.

The Tigers lost 4-1 as +110 underdogs vs. the Boston Red Sox Sunday. Detroit was swept in the 3-game set and has lost 4 straight.

Tigers at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Matt Manning vs. RHP Alek Manoah

Manning (1-0, 3.18 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He allowed 2 ER on 6 H and 2 BB with 4 K in 5 2/3 IP in his debut against the Houston Astros last Tuesday.

• Went 2-3 in 12 starts in 2022 with a 3.43 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 in 63 IP
• Only career start vs. Toronto: 1 ER, 6 H, 1 BB with 5 K in 6 IP in a no-decision Aug. 27, 2021

Manoah (1-0, 4.35 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.55 WHIP, 5.2 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 through 10 1/3 IP.

• Won Wednesday at the Kansas City Royals: 7 scoreless IP, 1 H, 4 BB and 5 K
• Was 16-7 in 31 starts last year with a 2.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 196 2/3 IP
• 2 career starts vs. Detroit: 0-1 with a 4.63 ERA (11 2/3 IP, 6 ER)

Tigers at Blue Jays odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:01 a.m. ET.

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Tigers at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Tigers 3

PASS.

Toronto (-275) should be able to beat the rebuilding Tigers in its home opener, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Blue Jays should win by multiple runs. Bet the run line and/or total instead.

BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (-135).

Toronto has the clear pitching advantage and should beat up on the Tigers in its sold-out home opener in the newly renovated Rogers Centre. Detroit’s losses this season have all been by multiple runs and the Tigers should struggle to keep it close vs. a Blue Jays team that has been overperforming against expectation.

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BET UNDER 9 (-115).

The Under is 4-1 in Toronto’s last 5 home games after a road trip of 7 or more days and 18-7-1 in its last 26 vs. teams with a winning percentage below .400.

The Under has hit in 21 of the last 27 meetings between these teams and should cash again Tuesday with Manoah on the mound coming off an impressive performance last time out.

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