El Jefe
The Toronto Blue Jays (68-58) will once again host the Chicago Cubs (55-73) on Tuesday, August 30 at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Moving along through the final third of the season, each of these ball clubs will surely be eager to come out on top in this one. Don’t forget to get get your picks in and catch the first pitch at 7:07 PM ET!
For context related to Tuesday’s regular season matchup, let’s take a look at how Toronto and Chicago have managed against each other this year.
This season, these two ball clubs have competed in one contest as the Blue Jays topped their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Monday, the Toronto Blue Jays came out on top by a score of 5-4. The Blue Jays scored five runs on 14 hits, while the Cubs had four runs on 14 hits. We’ll see who comes out on top this time when they meet at Rogers Centre.
Betting Preview for the Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays MLB Game on August 30 2022
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 7:07 PM ET
Betting on the Chicago Cubs
Record: (55W-74L) | National League Central Standing: 3
The Cubs were beaten by the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 the last time they met on Monday, and we can’t wait to find out if they can muster up a hard-fought win in this one. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .239 and in particular Nicholas Hoerner is leading the squad with a .292 average. In terms of defense, the team is carrying an ERA of 4.26 and a .984 fielding percentage. Before you place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances, be sure to consult our evaluation of the odds!
Absences and Injuries
Regarding inactive players,the Cubs are without Wade Miley (Shoulder), Kyle Hendricks (Shoulder), Bradley Wieck (Elbow), Codi Heuer (Elbow), Steven Brault (Shoulder), Michael Hermosillo (Quad), Keegan Thompson (Back), Patrick Wisdom (Finger), Adbert Alzolay (Shoulder), Alec Mills (Back), Ethan Roberts (Shoulder), and Jason Heyward (Knee).
Betting on the Toronto Blue Jays
Record: (69W-58L) | American League East Standing: 3
In their last game on Monday, the Blue Jays defeated the Chicago Cubs. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .260 as Lourdes Gurriel Jr. leads the squad hitting .299. Defensively speaking, the Blue Jays hold an ERA of 3.9 and a fielding percentage of .985. Be sure to review our odds analysis below so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
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), and Tayler Saucedo (Hip).
Chicago Cubs vs Toronto Blue Jays | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Toronto Blue Jays (-230) at FanDuel
The Toronto Blue Jays are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club comes into this game sporting a winning percentage of 48% for this month, a record of 12 victories in total. The winning percentage of the Chicago Cubs on the other hand, is at 46.43% for this month, accounting a total of 13 wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 Total Runs (-115) at FanDuel
Be sure to consider that the estimated over/under for this game is under 8 before placing your bet. By this, we mean that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 8.
Runline Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 Runs (-108) at FanDuel
The Toronto Blue Jays will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover a runline of -1.5.
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