Toronto Blue Jays vs. San Diego Padres Betting Pick

The San Diego Padres (27-20) will compete against the Toronto Blue Jays (24-24) in the finale of their three-game series on Thursday, May 22 at 1:07 PM ET at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The Padres are currently favored at MyBookie to win with a moneyline at -120.

San Diego Padres Betting Preview

The Padres have now been shut out in their last two games, failing to score a single run in this series with the Blue Jays. They have lost their last five games, with their most recent defeat being a 14-0 blowout in Game 2. The team, the San Diego Padres, is looking to change that trend.

Stephen Kolek (2-1) will be on the mound to start and they desperately need someone to slow down the Blue Jays’ offense. He is averaging an ERA at 2.33 and a WHIP at 1.14, while the Padres collectively are averaging an ERA at 3.99. Kolek should be a great start to their defense here.

Manny Michado leads San Diego with a .314 batting average. The team is averaging .259 at the plate, while their defense is allowing .216. At this rate, they should be getting more scoring opportunities in comparison to their opponents. In short, the San Diego Padres need to leverage these strengths to their advantage.

The Padres have a better on base percentage (.326) and slugging percentage (.392) than what the Blue Jays offer. At some point, they should be able to break through and this could be the game where it happens.

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Blue Jays have had outstanding performances in their last two games of this series. They have racked up 17 runs and held the Padres scoreless. They have also won three out of their last five games, delivering tough competition for the San Diego Padres.

Bowden Francis (2-6) is starting on the mound and could potentially hinder the Blue Jays’ chances of winning. He has put up an ERA at 5.64 and a WHIP at 1.40, which does not help their defense at all. The Blue Jays have an ERA at 4.21, so they will need to rely on their relief if things get dicey with Francis.

Bo Bichette leads their offense with a .288 batting average. Toronto is hitting .247 at the plate while allowing their opponents to get .240, which does not offer much breathing room if both sides are getting scoring opportunities.

The Blue Jays have an on base percentage at .316 and a slugging percentage at .379. While both of these averages are slightly less than what the Padres have, it has not stopped their offense from dominating.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers the best San Diego Padres vs. Toronto Blue Jays betting odds that show the Padres slightly favored. The Padres have a 55.7 percent chance of winning according to market analysis.

It is a matter of time until the Padres break out and score some runs in this series. They should be able to bounce back on offense as well as have a strong start on the defensive end with Kolek on the mound. With these factors aligning, the San Diego Padres hope to claim a victory.

Final Pick: San Diego Padres -120