The Toronto Blue Jays (16-19) and Philadelphia Phillies (25-11) open a 2-game set Tuesday. First pitch from Citizens Bank Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Blue Jays vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Phillies won 3-1 last season
Toronto dropped its final game against the Washington Nationals 11-8 Sunday while failing to cash as a -100 road underdog. Blue Jays 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'led the way on offense with a grand slam, while 3B Isiah Kiner-Falefa'added 3 RBIs. LHP'Genesis Cabrera'allowed 1 ER in 1 inning and picked up the loss.
Philadelphia has won 6 games in a row after sweeping the San Francisco Giants and winning 6-1 Monday to cash as a -221 home favorite. DH Kyle Schwarber'and 1B'Bryce Harper'each hit a home run, while RHP Zack Wheeler'allowed 1 run (0 earned) in 7 innings to pick up the win.