Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers 7/26/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Toronto Blue Jays will go against the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB action at Dodger Stadium, CA, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 4:10 PM ET.
Before a crucial run of matches against the Dodgers, Angels, and Orioles, the Blue Jays won game one of the series on Monday by a score of 6-3. Toronto hits 0.261 (6th), scores 4.50 runs per game (15th), and has a 0.746 OPS (10th).
In 2023, they rank 16th in home runs hit (16) and base stealers (15) with 72. The Blue Jays’ pitching staff ranks third with 47 quality starts, a 3.83 ERA, and a 1.25 WHIP.
Kikuchi will be the starting pitcher for the guests in Wednesday’s series finale. The seasoned left-hander shut out Seattle in his previous start, pitching 5.1 innings while recording eight strikeouts.
Kikuchi has a 2023 K: BB ratio and has not faced the Dodgers since 2021.
The Blue Jays bullpen pitched 110 save opportunities and has a 72.9% save percentage. This year, 154 base runners handed over to relievers, and 22.7% advanced to home plate.
Pitchers for the Blue Jays started games with runners on base 109 times and in high-leverage situations 112 times.
This season, the Blue Jays sent 338 bullpen pitchers to the mound. This season, relievers have 62 total holds, ranking sixth in the MLB. They’ve made 35 saves this season but missed 13 of their last 48 chances.
- The Toronto Blue Jays are 3-2 in their last five matches against the spread.
- The Toronto Blue Jays are 24-30 in road matches against the spread.
- The totals went OVER in one of the Blue Jays’ last five games.
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Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers Predictions 7/26/2023
Los Angeles has lost three of its past five games, but it still leads Arizona and San Francisco in the NL West standings by a margin of four games.
Is this LA club strong enough to stave off the competition in their battle for the division title? The Dodgers rank second in run average (2.67), hit 0.247 (18th), and OPS (3.90).
They have 57 base stealers on the year and have hit 164 home runs, which ranks second. The LA pitching staff has 34 quality starts (ranked 15th) and a 4.41 ERA (20th), with a 1.26 WHIP (10th).
On Wednesday in the early afternoon, Gonsolin will start for the home squad. In his recent appearance against Texas, he allowed four runs over five frames.
The fifth-year pro had only three quality starts this season and gave up four or more runs in four of his previous five games.
In 2020, he made his last start against the Mariners and managed just two hits and zero runs over six innings.
The Dodgers had 94 save opportunities, earning 59 holds and 11 missed saves. In 35 opportunities for saves, Los Angeles relievers took the mound and secured 24 saves.
Their relievers entered the game 108 times in high-stakes situations and 95 times when runners were on base. On 142 inherited runners, Los Angeles bullpen pitchers had an inherited scoring percentage of 28.2%.
They sent 356 bullpen relievers to the hill this season and are presently ranked 7th in MLB with a save rate of 68.6%.
- The LA Dodgers are 2-3 in their last five matches against the spread.
- The LA Dodgers are 28-25 against the spread in their road matches.
- The totals went OVER in four of the Dodgers’ last five games.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers. The MLB pick for this game is the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays had the best interleague record (21-9) and a 70% winning percentage this season, going 29-25 straight up on the road.
Given Kikuchi’s recent struggles and that the Dodgers only hit.227 against left-handed pitchers and 0.229 during day games, this pitching matchup favors the visitors.
In his previous two appearances (10.0 combined innings), he struck out 12 batters while allowing just one run, holding 14 opponents to two runs or fewer.
Gonsolin struggled with his command (four starts with three walks since June) and gave up four or more runs in five of his previous six outings.
He recently showed a propensity for the long ball, allowing six HRs in his past five starts after allowing just two HRs in his previous seven.
The Blue Jays also hit 0.260 versus right-handed pitchers and 0.264 BA/.342 OBP/.418 SLG/0.760 OPS in day games. The Toronto Blue Jays will win by a predicted score of 7-5.
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Toronto Blue Jays vs Los Angeles Dodgers 7/26/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 4:10 PM ET
Location: Dodger Stadium, CA
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2023
TV: SportsNet LA
MLB Odds: Toronto Blue Jays +122
MLB Totals: 10