Detroit Tigers (47-50) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (44-52)
As the Detroit Tigers head to Rogers Centre to face the Toronto Blue Jays on July 19, 2024, sports fans and betting enthusiasts alike are gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. With the Tigers currently holding a slightly better record than the Blue Jays, this game is critical for both teams as they look to improve their standings and make a push in the latter half of the season. For those looking to engage in top online betting, this game offers a compelling narrative and intriguing possibilities.
The season record of the Detroit Tigers this year displays a rather high level of tenacity, and their standings are only slightly below the .500 mark. How they have been performing on the road and especially in the context of the latest string of 4-1 SU in their last five away games it appears as a relative solidity on the road. They achieved a batting average of .234 with hits that amount to 763 and home runs of 99 implying a good offense. However their ability to drive the ball for extra bases and get on base for other players stands at a low .387 and .299 respectively thus meaning that they could still be better in the procreation of scores.
At the same time, the Toronto Blue Jays failed to get used to the regular season and did not show any stable performance, which is explained by the fact that the team has a 1-4 SU streak in the last five home games at Rogers Centre. Blue Jays, although having slightly higher batting average of .236 than the Tigers, have better on-base percentage of .311, and they have what it takes to counter any team they are going to face. Nevertheless, their slugging coefficient and the average number of runs yielded per match equal .377 and 4.45 respectively, which indicates their weaknesses that the Tigers should target, given Toronto’s inability to prevent the opposition from scoring crucial runs.
Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays Game Info
| When: | Friday, July 19, 2024 at 7:07 PM ET |
| Where: | Rogers Centre |
| TV: | ATV+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Tarik Skubal (10-3, 2.41 ERA) vs. Kevin Gausman (7-8, 4.5 ERA)
A player who has excelled for the Detroit Tigers this year is Tarik Skubal with win/loss ratio 10-3 an earned run average of 2.41. The control on the mound as manifested by a WHIP of 0.88 coupled with 140 strikeout bodes ill for any team that lines up against him. Looking at Skubal, his propensity to issue few walks, and home runs in particular with 21 and 10 respectively in 116 innings could come handy in taming the Blue Jays’ bats.
Kevin Gausman on the other hand has had some struggles this season which contributed to the 7-8 win/loss record and a slight high in the ERA of 4.5. Still, these numbers have not prevented Gausman from racking up 104 Ks and with his pitching motion he is capable of dominance. However, he has a wee issue with allowing hits and runs hence the WHIP of 1.31 could be dangerous against the charging Tigers’ batting squad.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As the betting odds and spreads are yet to be determined, bettors should keep a keen eye on updates. Given the current trends and statistics, this game could present close odds, reflecting the relatively balanced strengths and weaknesses of both teams.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
The Tigers have shown a promising trend, going 8-2 SU in their last 10 games. Moreover, the total has gone OVER in 4 of their last 6 games, indicating a tendency towards high-scoring matches, which could be a critical factor in betting strategies.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
The Blue Jays, despite their recent struggles, have seen the total go OVER in 5 of their last 5 games, suggesting that their games tend to be high-scoring. However, their history of games going UNDER against Detroit could influence betting considerations, especially with Skubal’s pitching prowess on display.
Detroit Tigers vs. Toronto Blue Jays 7/19/24 Betting Picks
Considering the trends and current form of both teams, the Detroit Tigers might have a slight edge, especially with Tarik Skubal leading their pitching. His outstanding season stats could be the difference-maker in this matchup.
In terms of MLB picks and prediction, while the game is expected to be closely contested, the Tigers’ recent form on the road and Skubal’s reliability suggest they could edge out the Blue Jays. Bettors might look towards a Tigers win, with a potential interest in the over/under depending on the final odds.
