The Toronto Blue Jays (12-10) and Kansas City Royals (13-9) open a 4-game series on Monday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is set for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Blue Jays vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Toronto won 6-1 last season
Toronto lost 6-3 at the San Diego Padres on Sunday while failing to cover as a -102 road favorite. The game was tied at 2 before the Padres scored a pair of runs in the 6th and 8th inning to pick up the win. Sunday’s loss ended a 2-game win streak for the Blue Jays.
Kansas City was routed 5-0 by the Baltimore Orioles Sunday while failing to cover as a -103 home favorite. The Royals only had 5 hits and 6 total bases Sunday while allowing Baltimore to get 11 hits and 23 total bases. Kansas City is an AL-best 9-4 at home and has outscored opponents 77-35.