Blue Jays vs Mariners Prediction and Betting Odds May 18
Blue Jays vs Mariners Betting Preview and Odds
Only 11 total runs have been scored through two games so far in this series as the Blue Jays look for a sweep of the Mariners tonight. WagerTalk MLB handicapper Andy Lang offers his Toronto Blue Jays vs Seattle Mariners betting preview for Wednesday, May 18, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:07pm ET / 4:07pm PT.
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| Wednesday, May 18 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Toronto Blue Jays -230 vs Seattle Mariners +205 |
| Runline: | Blue Jays -1.5 (-115) / Mariners +1.5 (-105) |
| Total: | 8 Runs (Over +100 / Under -120) |
| Game Time: | 6:10pm ET / 3:10pm PT |
| Where: | Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON |
| Weather: | Retractable Roof |
Blue Jays vs Mariners Analysis
The Toronto Blue Jays will be in search of a three game sweep over the Seattle Mariners at Rogers Centre on Wednesday night.
The Mariners will hope to salvage a game after losing 6-2 on Monday and being shutout 3-0 last night. The Blue Jays will stay home after this game as they await the arrival of the lowly Cincinnati Reds to start a three game set on Friday night.
Meanwhile the Mariners will hit the road to begin a four game series in Boston against the Red Sox on Thursday. Toronto ace Kevin Gausman will look to continue his dominant ways, he will be opposed by veteran lefty Marco Gonzales. First pitch is slated for 7:07 PM EST/ 4:07 PST.
Scoreless in Seattle
After getting shutout last night, the Seattle Mariners have scored a grand total of only two runs in the first two games of this series. They simply cannot string together hits consistently and have proven themselves as one of the most inconsistent offenses in the league.
They currently rank 20th in runs scored and 18th in batting average. In yesterday’s loss they only had one extra-base hit, a double by Eugenio Saurez.
Starter Logan Gilbert threw well enough to get a victory but took the loss due to lack of run support. Gilbert allowed three runs on six hits across seven innings while striking out nine.
Seattle will turn to southpaw Marco Gonzales to try and sneak out a Toronto with a victory. Gonzales is 1-4 with a 3.38 ERA and 1.53 WHIP which is one of the worst on the team.
Jays Enjoy Some Home Cooking
After returning home from a brutal 2-7 road trip, this has been the perfect get right series for the Toronto Blue Jays. On Wednesday night they will look to complete a three game sweep of the Seattle Mariners after shutting them out 3-0 on Tuesday.
Jose Berrios spun seven scoreless innings while allowing six hits while striking out four and earning his third victory of the season. Leadoff man George Springer drove in all three runs on a rare triple.
The Jays are currently three games above .500 at 20-17, not a horrible start but not exactly what they expected. Their offense looks amazing on paper, yet they rank only 22nd in runs scored and 15th in batting average.
Kevin Gausman will get the start with hopes of completing the sweep on Wednesday night. He’s been brilliant thus far, with a 3-2 record, 2.40 ERA and 0.98 WHIP. He has been consistent in his seven starts, never throwing less than five innings or allowing more than three runs.
Blue Jays vs Mariners Prediction
The Toronto Blue Jays are heavy favorites with a -250 money line, with the Seattle Mariners at +200 and total of 8. The Blue Jays are in a great position to complete the sweep.
Kevin Gausman should be able to easily navigate his way through the feeble Seattle bats. Their potent lineup should be able to do some major damage against Marco Gonzales.
While Gonzales numbers look great on the surface, his expected ERA is over two runs higher than his ERA at 5.64 compared to 3.38. Both teams have lackluster bullpens but I fully expect Gausman to go deeper into the game than Gonzales.
Obviously we aren’t going to play a -250 money line, let’s lay the -1.5 run line at -110 odds for better value.
Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 Runline -110
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First Pitch | MLB Betting Preview for May 18
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Meet the Author
Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
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