El Jefe
The Toronto Blue Jays (48-43) will square off against the Kansas City Royals (36-54) again in Toronto on Saturday, July 16 at Rogers Centre. Still in the middle part of the season, both teams will want to set the tone with a win in this one. Be sure to catch the first pitch at 3:07 PM ET!
For context related to Saturday’s regular season matchup, let’s take a look at how Toronto and Kansas City have managed against each other historically.
This season, these two ball clubs have battled in five matchups as the Blue Jays have claimed victory three times against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Friday, the Toronto Blue Jays came out on top by a score of 8-1. The Blue Jays scored eight runs on five hits, while the Royals tallied one run on five hits. We’ll see who comes out on top this time when they meet at Rogers Centre.
Betting Preview for the Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays MLB Game on July 16 2022
Where: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 3:07 PM ET
Betting on the Kansas City Royals
Record: (36W-54L) | American League Central Standing: 5
The last time they played, the Royals were defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays 8-1 on Friday, 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 Edward Olivares is doing the heavy lifting with a .310 average. Defensively speaking, the Royals hold an ERA of 4.82 and a fielding percentage of .986. Check out our evaluation of the odds and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report, the Royals will play without Salvador Perez (Thumb), Jonathan Heasley (Shoudler), Raúl Mondesi (Knee), Jacob Brentz (Flexor), Tyler Zuber (Shoulder), and Daniel A. Lynch (Blister).
Betting on the Toronto Blue Jays
Record: (48W-43L) | American League East Standing: 4
The last time we saw them, the Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Led by their top hitter, Santiago Espinal, who has a batting average of .268, the Blue Jays are currently averaging .261 at the plate so far this season. In terms of defense, the team holds an ERA of 3.99 and a .986 fielding percentage. Before you select your picks, be sure to explore our odds assessment further down!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Blue Jays will play without Julian Merryweather (Side), Hyun Jin Ryu (Forearm), Nathan Pearson (Mono), Tayler Saucedo (Hip), Yusei Kikuchi (Neck), and Andrew Vasquez (Ankle).
Kansas City Royals vs Toronto Blue Jays | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Toronto Blue Jays (-295) at FanDuel
The Toronto Blue Jays are considered the favorite by many baseball fans and oddsmakers in this one. The team could be experiencing a more fruitful July, entering the game with a winning percentage of 33.33% for this month, accounting a total of five wins. Comparatively, the Kansas City Royals’ winning percentage is higher at 56.25% for this month, a record of nine victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 9 Total Runs (-114) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, keep in mind that the projected O/U for this matchup is under 9. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 9.
Runline Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 Runs (-138) 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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