Blue Jays @ Phillies – First Pitch: 6:40 p.m.

Expected Forecast: Broken Clouds, 63°

Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:

	Spread		Total		Moneyline
Blue Jays	+1.5	-177	O 8.5	-112	+108	Open
		-172	9	-104	+116	Current
Phillies	-1.5	+150	U 8.5	-108	-129	Open
		+146	9	-116	-137	Current

Projected Lineups:

Blue Jays

Starting Pitcher: Alek Manoah: 1-2, 4.71 ERA, 7.68 K/9

1.	SS	Bo Bichette	.329, 7 HR, 22 RBI
2.	1B	Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	.318, 7 HR, 21 RBI
3.	LF	Daulton Varsho	.238, 5 HR, 15 RBI
4.	3B	Matt Chapman	.349, 5 HR, 21 RBI
5.	DH	Brandon Belt	.225, 1 HR, 7 RBI
6.	C	Alejandro Kirk	.256, 2 HR, 11 RBI
7.	RF	Whit Merrifield	.291, 1 HR, 14 RBI
8.	CF	Kevin Kiermaier	.284, 2 HR, 12 RBI
9.	2B	Santiago Espinal	.167, 1 HR, 7 RBI

Phillies

Starting Pitcher: Aaron Nola: 2-2, 4.64 ERA, 6.96 K/9

1.	2B	Bryson Stott	.294, 2 HR, 11 RBI
2.	SS	Trea Turner	.264, 4 HR, 9 RBI
3.	DH	Bryce Harper	.368, 1 HR, 1 RBI
4.	RF	Nick Castellanos	.304, 4 HR, 22 RBI
5.	LF	Kyle Schwarber	.188, 8 HR, 16 RBI
6.	C	J.T. Realmuto	.281, 3 HR, 13 RBI
7.	1B	Alec Bohm	.269, 3 HR, 25 RBI
8.	CF	Brandon Marsh	.314, 4 HR, 14 RBI
9.	3B	Edmundo Sosa	.308, 3 HR, 9 RBI

 

Pitching Matchup: Alek Manoah vs. Aaron Nola

Both Manoah and Nola have been erratic this season, making it a challenging game to predict. Manoah, once considered a powerhouse, is struggling with a high 5.88 xFIP, a solid strikeout rate, and a slightly elevated walk rate. He’s handled right-handed batters well but has stumbled against lefties, with a weighted on-base percentage (wOBA) of .368.

On the other hand, Nola, known for his consistency, has an uncharacteristically high xFIP close to 5.00, a strikeout percentage below 20%, and struggles against left-handed hitters with a wOBA of .358. However, he’s done well against right-handed batters, presenting a challenge for the Blue Jays lineup.

Key Factors and Betting Perspectives

The key to this game lies in the performance of these two pitchers. With their inconsistencies, it’s a coin flip game, with both teams having an equal chance to win. However, considering the hitters’ park, that is, Philadelphia, we could see a high-scoring game if the pitchers continue to struggle.

From a betting perspective, considering the high total, bettors may want to focus on the over. Both teams have shown an ability to hit well, and with the uncertainties surrounding the pitchers, this game could see a lot of runs.

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