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The Toronto Blue Jays (45-42) will clash against the Philadelphia Phillies (46-41) in Toronto on Tuesday, July 12 at Rogers Centre. Still in the second third of the season, each of these teams will of course be looking for a win as the season progresses. Don’t miss the first pitch at 7:07 PM ET!
For context about Tuesday’s regular season matchup, let’s take a look at how Toronto and Philadelphia have managed against each other this year.
This season, these two clubs have competed in four matchups as the Blue Jays have been beaten in each game against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on April 2, 2022, the Toronto Blue Jays came out on top by a score of 2-2. The Blue Jays scored five runs on eight hits, while the Phillies tallied one run on eight hits. We’ll see who comes out on top this time when they meet at Rogers Centre.
Betting Preview for the Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays MLB Game on July 12 2022
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
When: Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 7:07 PM ET
Betting on the Philadelphia Phillies
Record: (46W-41L) | National League East Standing: 3
The last time they played, the Phillies were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals 2-2 on Monday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .245 and in particular Alec Bohm is riding high with a .266 average. Defensively speaking, the Phillies hold an ERA of 3.75 and a fielding percentage of .986. Check out our evaluation of the odds and place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Phillies are missing Zachary Eflin (Knee), James McArthur (Elbow), Ryan Sherriff (Shoulder), Connor Brogdon (COVID), Bryce Harper (Thumb), Johan Camargo (Knee), Jean Segura (Finger), Samuel Coonrod (Shoulder), Ranger Suárez (Back), Nicholas Maton (Shoulder), Joseph Romero (Elbow), Damon Jones (Shoulder), and Alec Bohm (Finger).
Betting on the Toronto Blue Jays
Record: (45W-42L) | American League East Standing: 4
Following their most recent outing on Sunday, the Blue Jays lost to the Seattle Mariners by a score of 2-2. So far this season, the team is currently batting .257 thanks in large part to their top hitter, Santiago Espinal, who has a batting average of .268. On defense, they have an ERA of 4.1 and a .986 fielding percentage. Be sure to check out our odds assessment further down before selecting your picks!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Blue Jays will play without Julian Merryweather (Side), Hyun Jin Ryu (Forearm), Nathan Pearson (Mono), Daniel Jansen (Finger), Tayler Saucedo (Hip), Yusei Kikuchi (Neck), Andrew Vasquez (Ankle), and Kevin Gausman (Ankle).
Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Toronto Blue Jays (-190) at FanDuel
The Toronto Blue Jays are considered the favorite by many baseball fans and oddsmakers in this matchup. The club could be experiencing a better July, coming into this matchup sporting a winning percentage of 18.18% for this month, a record of two victories in total. The winning percentage of the Philadelphia Phillies on the other hand, is greater at 60% for this month, accounting a total of six wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 9.5 Total Runs (-122) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, keep in mind that the projected O/U for this matchup is under 9.5. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 9.5.
Runline Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 Runs (-108) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the Toronto Blue Jays will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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