MLB Matchups
Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays
Phillies vs Blue Jays Prediction, Picks and Odds 09-04-2024
The Philadelphia Phillies (26-11) have a 1-0 series lead and will go for a sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays (16-20) on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are favored (-165) against the underdog Blue Jays (+145) in the matchup, which starts at 1:05 PM ET. Aaron Nola starts for Philadelphia while Toronto will counter with Chris Bassitt.
Blue Jays vs. Phillies Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- Time: 1:05 PM ET
- TV: NBCS-PH
- Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
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Blue Jays vs. Phillies Betting Info
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillies | -165 | +145 | 8.5 | -120 | +100 |
Phillies Betting Insights
- The Phillies are 21-7 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 75% of those games).
- Philadelphia has gone 14-1 (winning 93.3% of its games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -165 or shorter.
- The implied moneyline probablility in this matchup gives the Phillies a 62.3% chance to win.
- Philadelphia has played in 36 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 17 times (17-17-2).
- The Phillies have a 20-16-0 record against the spread this season.
Blue Jays Betting Insights
- This season, the Blue Jays have won three out of the 13 games, or 23.1%, in which they've been the underdog.
- Toronto has not been a bigger underdog this season than the +145 moneyline set for this game.
- Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Blue Jays have a 40.8% chance to win.
- Toronto's games have gone over the total in 15 of its 35 chances.
- The Blue Jays are 15-20-0 against the spread in their 35 chances this season.
Probable Starting Pitchers
| Aaron Nola (PHI) | Pitcher | Chris Bassitt (TOR) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 - 1 | W/L | 2 - 5 |
| 43.1 | IP | 36.1 |
| 3.32 | ERA | 5.45 |
| 1.154 | WHIP | 1.679 |
| 8.3 | K/9 | 8.4 |
| 3.1 | BB/9 | 4.5 |
Phillies vs Blue Jays Betting Odds
Phillies vs Blue Jays Player Props
Bryce Harper Props for Today: Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays
Bryce Harper and his .444 on-base percentage over his past 10 games (73 points higher than his season-long percentage), will be in action for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Toronto Blue Jays and Bowden Francis on Sept. 4 at 3:07 PM ET.
Phillies vs. Blue Jays Game Details
- Day: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Rogers Centre
- TV Channel: NBC 10
Bryce Harper Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -233)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +118)
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Bryce Harper Betting Stats
- In 82 of 122 games this season (67.2%), Harper has recorded a hit, and he collected two or more knocks in 38 of those contests (31.1%).
- He has homered in 18.9% of his games this season (122 contests), going yard in 4.8% of his plate appearances.
- In 56 of 122 contests this season (45.9%), Harper has scored a run, and 14 of those games (11.5%) included a performance that produced two or more runs scored.
- He has notched an RBI in 33.6% of his 122 games this year, with two or more RBI in 14.8% of those games (18). He has also knocked in three or more runs in 10 contests.
- Harper has fanned 71 times this year in 122 tries (58.2%), including striking out on multiple occasions in 27.0% of games (33 times).
Last 5 Games vs. Blue Jays
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Chris Bassitt | 2-for-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 |
| 5/8/2024 | Chris Bassitt | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5/7/2024 | José Berríos | 3-for-3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 8/16/2023 | Kevin Gausman | 3-for-4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 8/15/2023 | Yusei Kikuchi | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Bowden Francis
- The Blue Jays will hand the ball to Francis (8-3) for his 10th start of the season.
- The right-hander did not allow a run in seven innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
- The 28-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with a 3.66 ERA, 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .204.
- He's looking to extend his four-game quality start streak.
- Francis has five starts in a row of five innings or more.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Props for Today: Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies
On Wednesday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (batting .487 in his past 10 games) and the Toronto Blue Jays face the Philadelphia Phillies, whose starting pitcher will be Cristopher Sanchez. First pitch is at 3:07 PM ET.
Blue Jays vs. Phillies Game Details
- Day: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Rogers Centre
- TV Channel: NBC 10
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +182)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: -105)
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Betting Stats
- In 76.6% of his games this year (105-of-137), Guerrero has posted a hit. In 48 of those games (35.0%), he's recorded at least two hits.
- He has homered in 20.4% of his games this season (137 contests), going yard in 4.7% of his chances at the plate.
- Guerrero has scored at least a run 67 times this year in 137 games played (48.9%), including 16 games with more than one run (11.7%).
- In 38.0% of his contests this season (52 of 137), he has notched at least one RBI. In 24 of those games (17.5%) he recorded two or more RBI, while accounting for three or more of his team's runs in nine games.
- Guerrero has gone down on strikes at least once in 66 of 137 games this season (48.2%), while fanning multiple times in 13 of those contests (9.5%).
Last 5 Games vs. Phillies
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Tyler Phillips | 4-for-5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5/8/2024 | Aaron Nola | 3-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 5/7/2024 | Cristopher Sanchez | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 8/16/2023 | Aaron Nola | 1-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 0 |
| 8/15/2023 | Zack Wheeler | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Cristopher Sanchez
- The Phillies will hand the ball to Sanchez (9-9) for his 27th start of the season.
- The left-hander's last start was on Thursday, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings while giving up two earned runs on seven hits in a matchup with the Atlanta Braves.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 27-year-old ranks 21st in ERA (3.49), 51st in WHIP (1.276), and 50th in K/9 (7.3).
- In 26 starts this season, he's earned 14 quality starts.
- Sanchez has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
Alec Bohm Props for Today: Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays
Wednesday, Alec Bohm and the Philadelphia Phillies face the Toronto Blue Jays and Bowden Francis, with the first pitch at 3:07 PM ET.
Phillies vs. Blue Jays Game Details
- Day: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Rogers Centre
- TV Channel: NBC 10
Alec Bohm Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -270)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +120)
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Alec Bohm Betting Stats
- Bohm has collected a base hit 97 times this year in 131 games played (74.0%), including multiple knocks on 38 occasions (29.0%).
- He has hit a home run in 12 games this season, going deep in 2.3% of his trips to the plate.
- Bohm has touched home plate at least one time 50 times this season in 131 contests (38.2%), including scoring multiple runs in 6.9% of games (nine times).
- He has notched at least one RBI in 40.5% of his games this year (53 of 131), including two or more RBI in 21 of those contests (16.0%). He has also knocked in three or more of his team's runs in nine contests.
- Bohm has fanned 64 times this season in 131 tries (48.9%), including striking out on multiple occasions in 8.4% of games (11 times).
Last 5 Games vs. Blue Jays
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2024 | Chris Bassitt | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 8/16/2023 | Kevin Gausman | 1-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 8/15/2023 | Yusei Kikuchi | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 5/10/2023 | Kevin Gausman | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2/0 | 0 |
| 5/9/2023 | Alek Manoah | 2-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/1 | 1 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Bowden Francis
- Francis (8-3) will take to the mound for the Blue Jays and make his 10th start of the season.
- The right-hander's last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox while allowing one hit.
- The 28-year-old has pitched in 23 games this season with an ERA of 3.66, a 3.95 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .992.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he'll earn his fifth consecutive quality start.
- Francis has pitched five or more innings in five straight games and will look to extend that streak.
Daulton Varsho Props for Today: Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies
The Toronto Blue Jays, including Daulton Varsho and his .537 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, battle starter Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies at Rogers Centre, Wednesday at 3:07 PM ET.
Blue Jays vs. Phillies Game Details
- Day: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Rogers Centre
- TV Channel: NBC 10
Daulton Varsho Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -167)
- Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -167)
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Daulton Varsho Betting Stats
- Varsho has collected a hit in 75 of 124 games this year, with multiple hits in 18 of them.
- In 13.7% of his games this season, he has homered (17 of 124). He's taken the pitcher deep in 3.7% of his trips to the plate during the 2024 campaign.
- Varsho has scored at least a run 50 times this season in 124 contests (40.3%), including scoring multiple runs in 12.9% of games (16 times).
- In 25.0% of his contests this year (31 of 124), he has tallied at least one RBI. In 17 of those games (13.7%) he recorded more than one RBI, while he was responsible for three or more of his team's runs in seven games.
- In 70.2% of his contests this season (87 of 124), Varsho has gone down on strikes one or more times. In 31 of those games (25.0%), he registered more than one punchout.
Last 5 Games vs. Phillies
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Tyler Phillips | 1-for-5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 5/8/2024 | Aaron Nola | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/1 | 0 |
| 8/16/2023 | Aaron Nola | 1-for-2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 8/15/2023 | Zack Wheeler | 0-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 5/10/2023 | Zack Wheeler | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Cristopher Sanchez
- The Phillies' Sanchez (9-9) will make his 27th start of the season.
- The left-hander last pitched on Thursday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves.
- The 27-year-old ranks 21st in ERA (3.49), 51st in WHIP (1.276), and 50th in K/9 (7.3) among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- He has 14 quality starts in 26 chances this season.
- Sanchez will look to finish five or more innings for the fourth start in a row.
George Springer Props for Today: Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies
The Toronto Blue Jays, including George Springer (hitting .189 in his past 10 games, with two home runs, five walks and five RBI), take on starter Cristopher Sanchez and the Philadelphia Phillies at Rogers Centre, Wednesday at 3:07 PM ET.
Blue Jays vs. Phillies Game Details
- Day: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Rogers Centre
- TV Channel: NBC 10
George Springer Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 1.5 hits (Over odds: +209)
- Total Bases Prop: 1.5 total bases (Over odds: +112)
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George Springer Betting Stats
- Springer has tallied a hit 76 times this season in 128 games played (59.4%), with 24 multi-hit efforts (18.8%).
- He has hit a long ball in 12.5% of his games in 2024 (16 of 128), which amounts to 3.5% of his trips to the dish.
- Springer has scored a run in 53 of 128 games this year, including multiple runs scored in 15 of them.
- He has notched at least one RBI 31 times this season in 128 tries (24.2%), including plating more than one run in 10.9% of games (14 times) and producing three or more of his team's runs on seven occasions.
- Springer has been set down on strikes in 55.5% of his 128 games this season, while fanning more than once in 20.3% of those games (26).
Last 5 Games vs. Phillies
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Tyler Phillips | 3-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0/1 | 0 |
| 5/8/2024 | Aaron Nola | 1-for-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/0 | 1 |
| 5/7/2024 | Cristopher Sanchez | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 8/16/2023 | Aaron Nola | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2/0 | 1 |
| 8/15/2023 | Zack Wheeler | 1-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Cristopher Sanchez
- The Phillies' Sanchez (9-9) will make his 27th start of the season.
- The left-hander's last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw 5 2/3 innings against the Atlanta Braves, giving up two earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 27-year-old ranks 21st in ERA (3.49), 51st in WHIP (1.276), and 50th in K/9 (7.3).
- He has 14 quality starts in 26 chances this season.
- Sanchez has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
Kyle Schwarber Props for Today: Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. the Toronto Blue Jays
On Wednesday, Kyle Schwarber (.558 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including three home runs) and the Philadelphia Phillies face the Toronto Blue Jays, whose starting pitcher will be Bowden Francis. First pitch is at 3:07 PM ET.
Phillies vs. Blue Jays Game Details
- Day: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Time: 3:07 PM ET
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Rogers Centre
- TV Channel: NBC 10
Kyle Schwarber Props and Betting Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -149)
- Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -147)
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Kyle Schwarber Betting Stats
- Schwarber has tallied a hit 77 times this season in 127 games played (60.6%), with 32 multi-hit efforts (25.2%).
- He has homered in 18.1% of his games this season (127 contests), going yard in 5.2% of his trips to the dish.
- In 66 of 127 contests this season (52.0%), Schwarber has scored a run, and 20 of those games (15.7%) included an effort that produced two or more runs scored.
- He has produced at least one run 47 times this year in 127 tries (37.0%), including driving in more than one run in 17.3% of games (22 times) and producing three or more of his team's runs on 10 occasions.
- Schwarber has struck out in 101 of 127 games this year, including multiple Ks in 48 of them.
Last 5 Games vs. Blue Jays
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/3/2024 | Chris Bassitt | 5-for-6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 5/8/2024 | Chris Bassitt | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1/0 | 0 |
| 5/7/2024 | José Berríos | 1-for-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3/0 | 0 |
| 8/16/2023 | Kevin Gausman | 0-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2/1 | 0 |
| 8/15/2023 | Yusei Kikuchi | 0-for-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3/0 | 0 |
Opposing Pitcher Stats: Bowden Francis
- Francis (8-3) will take the mound for the Blue Jays, his 10th start of the season.
- The right-hander allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings pitched against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
- The 28-year-old has an ERA of 3.66, 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .204 in 23 games this season.
- He's going for his fifth straight quality start.
- Francis will look to finish five or more innings for the sixth start in a row.
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