Mariners vs Blue Jays

Seattle looks to bounce back after a short skid, leaning on a reliable arm with a strong history against Toronto, while the Blue Jays ride a recent win streak but deal with notable absences and a starter who has been inconsistent in this particular matchup. The Mariners still bring enough offensive firepower to compete, even without one of their key bats, and their bullpen enters well-rested and in form. Toronto’s lineup remains dangerous at home, but without a full roster and coming off back-to-back high-leverage bullpen outings, they could be vulnerable late.

Given the pitching edge, bullpen advantage, and a slight odds discount, backing Seattle makes for a smart play here. It’s not a runaway pick, especially with Toronto’s ability to strike quickly at home, but the value lines up well. If you’re leaning toward the better-rested team with the sharper arm on the mound, Seattle’s a solid side to ride in this spot.

Seattle heads into Rogers Centre looking to rebound, while Toronto rides a short win streak and sends a starter with strong recent success against the Mariners. Both teams are missing key bullpen arms, nudging managers to rely more heavily on their starters. Despite some big bats on both sides, past matchups suggest pitching has often held the edge in this series. With cooler conditions under the dome and neither lineup at full strength, run production may be more limited than the venue typically suggests.

If you're eyeing the total, the Under 8 presents solid value. Both starters have the tools to work deep into the game, and the combination of thin bullpens and low early-season temperatures supports a tighter scoreline. While a few late-game swings could add drama, the conditions and matchup history suggest this one shapes up more like a chess match than a slugfest.

Toronto comes into this matchup on a quiet win streak, showing strong form both at the plate and on the mound, while Seattle arrives after a pair of tough late-game losses and lingering rotation concerns. With one team riding momentum and the other battling minor injury issues and offensive inconsistency, the gap between the two sides feels narrower than recent standings might suggest. Toronto’s pitching staff has been among the league’s best in April, and their familiarity with Seattle’s top arms should keep things competitive throughout.

If you're leaning toward the spread, grabbing the extra run with Toronto makes sense. Even if Seattle’s bats wake up, their high strikeout rate and recent bullpen stumbles suggest a close game favors the home side to cover. It’s not about dominance—just hanging tight, and with current trends, that looks like a profitable angle to back.