Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon from Rogers Centre. Can Chris Bassitt and the Jays find success in this rubber match? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Pirates vs. Blue Jays.
Matt McCuen - June 2, 2024, 9:23 AM EDT
5 minPittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Toronto Blue Jays will meet from the six on Sunday afternoon.
Pirates vs. Blue Jays DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 2, 2024
- Start Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
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- Spread: Pirates +1 (-108), Blue Jays -1 (-113)
- Total: O 8 (-115), U 8 (-103)
- Moneyline Odds: Reds (+145), Blue Jays (-165)
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this contest with a 27-31 record.
It has been an up-and-down start to the year for Pittsburgh.
While the Pirates are unlikely to be a playoff team, the future is bright in the Steel City.
Pittsburgh has two of the best young pitchers in the game, Jared Jones and Paul Skenes.
The Pirates' bats were hot yesterday, scoring eight runs.
The pitching was sharp for Pittsburgh, limiting the Jays to just one run.
Pittsburgh is 5-5 over their last 10 games.
Connor Joe leads the Pirates with a .281 batting average.
Veteran Andrew McCutchen leads the Pirates with eight home runs.
Veteran Brian Reynolds leads the Pirates with 32 runs batted in.
23-year-old Quinn Priester gets the rock. Priester is 0-4 with a 4.33 ERA.
Toronto rolls into this game with a 27-30 record.
Despite being three games under .500, the Blue Jays are playing their best baseball of the season.
Toronto has won six of their last 10 games.
The Jays begin this game in last place in the AL Central, trailing the first-place Yankees by 12.5 games.
It's still early enough in the year for the Jays to turn things around and make a playoff push.
Vlad Guerrero Jr. leads the Jays with a .292 batting average on the campaign.
Daulton Varsho has enjoyed a great year with ten home runs and 30 runs batted in.
Bo Bichette has added four home runs and 25 runs batted in.
Veteran Chris Bassitt will toe the rubber today. Bassitt is 5-6 with a 4.03 ERA.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays Pick
Toronto will bounce back after a bad loss yesterday.
As mentioned, the Jays are playing their best baseball of the year right now.
Priester has been getting crushed all season, and that will continue today.
Bassitt has outstanding numbers vs. this Pirates lineup, holding them to a .091 batting average in 41 at-bats.
Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -1 -113 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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