The Miami Marlins face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in what is seen as the final pride battle of the season. It is scheduled for Saturday at the Rogers Centre, which has hosted enough thrilling baseball this year. Within Canada, the action will also be available on SNET as well as ESPN and MLB TV to provide different angles of this captivating match. And as we get into the free MLB latest picks today, let’s try to compare these two teams in head-to-head games.
Miami Marlins vs. Toronto Blue Jays 9/28/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3:07 PM ET |
| Where: | Rogers Centre |
| Watch: | SNET, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Marlins odds: | +141 Moneyline |
| Blue Jays odds: | -167 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
Miami Marlins (60-100) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (74-86)
The Miami Marlins, with their lackluster 60-100 record, continue to struggle in consistency, but recent games have shown a spark of potential that might be a window into the next season’s capabilities. Their last five games depict a team that can swing from extreme highs to disappointing lows, highlighted by a recent dominant 15-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays and a close one at the Twins, suggesting that while the season’s hopes are dashed, their spirit is not yet defeated.
| Miami Marlins Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 27, 2024 | TOR | 15-5 | Win |
| Sep 26, 2024 | MIN | 8-6 | Win |
| Sep 25, 2024 | MIN | 3-8 | Lose |
| Sep 24, 2024 | MIN | 4-1 | Win |
| Sep 22, 2024 | ATL | 4-5 | Lose |
In contrast, despite a better record of 74-86, the Toronto Blue Jays are also out of playoff contention but have shown a mix of underperformance and resilience. Their recent 5-15 loss to Miami was a low point in a season where they’ve struggled to maintain consistency. However, their performance against stronger teams like Boston and Tampa Bay reveals a squad capable of upsetting higher-ranked opponents, suggesting that the Blue Jays can compete with anyone on a good day.
| Toronto Blue Jays Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 27, 2024 | MIA | 5-15 | Lose |
| Sep 25, 2024 | BOS | 6-1 | Win |
| Sep 24, 2024 | BOS | 5-6 | Lose |
| Sep 23, 2024 | BOS | 1-4 | Lose |
| Sep 22, 2024 | TB | 3-4 | Lose |
Xzavion Curry (1-2, 5.02 ERA) vs. Yariel Rodriguez (1-7, 4.41 ERA)
Xzavion Curry has posted only a 1-2 record with a rather alarming 5.02 ERA but is still managing to keep a low WHIP of 1.12. With how it stands now, wherein he has only given away 6 walks this season, it might turn out to be handy in a tight contest that might require emphasis on pace and reducing mistakes. Xzavion Curry has for Benias Blue Jays on Sunday which will help ascertain if the Marlins will be able to capitalize on the Blue Jays’ bound to be inconsistencies.
As for the Blue Jays, Yariel Rodriguez has had some ups and downs after a 1-7 record with a 4.41 ERA, although on the positive side, he has scored 80 strikeouts from 81.2 IP where he is able to deliver when the need arises and slay a batsman. However, he will have to find a way to silence the batters of the Marlins and be able to set up his team for a much-needed victory for the Blue Jays.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Blue Jays -167, Total Odds: 8.5
Based on the latest odds, Blue Jays are the favorites but the noticeable firepower of the Marlins might make the bettors think in some other direction. These two teams have also had games that went over, particularly due to poor pitching by Miami and good hitting by Toronto.
Miami Marlins Betting Trends
The results of Miami’s recent games suggest that runs can come in abundance. Still, the team could not sustain any significant run, illustrated by their 2-7 SU record in recent matches against Toronto and the tendency of high-scoring games whenever they play this fixture away.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
Toronto has been no better off lately, having cumulated a 1-6 SU over their last 7 games, except that they perform well against National League teams. They should be prone to the under, but the latest games against Miami saw many goals being scored, which is unusual for the trend.
Miami Marlins vs. Toronto Blue Jays 9/28/24 Betting Picks
After considering all such information and the current betting patterns, it’s safe to say that the next match where the Miami Marlins will be hosting the Toronto Blue Jays will be hotly contested. This is due to both considering the Marlins’ relative unpredictability and the fact that the Blue Jays play slightly stronger on their home ground- whether these factors would affect the outcome of the game should be appreciated. Although the spread betting odds go in favor of the Blue Jays, the surge from the Marlins of late may be enough to beat the odds.
There is a rationale given regarding the over which falls under general hedge betting, which formless provided within the system is required here. Still, upon analysis, this argument does not hold in most situations. For those who want to place prop bets, the strikeout surrender total of both starting pitchers might be worth it since they will likely have a few strikeouts as for the handicappers picks and tips, more advanced pairs of bets could be formed by concentrating on the trends of the outcomes and the pitchers’ previous matches.