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Toronto (75-54) at Miami (60-68)
- When: Aug 23 2025, 4:10 PM
- Where: loanDepot park, Miami
- Where to watch: FDSFL
The Blue Jays Chase Wins, Marlins Chase Excuses
Moneyline: Toronto (-141)
Runline: Toronto -1.5 (+125)
Total: 8.0
Toronto Blue Jays: The Road Warriors Who Can’t Decide If They Like the Road
The Blue Jays come into Miami as -141 favorites and first place in the AL East. That’s the good news. The bad news? They’re a dead-even 33-33 on the road, as reliable as a coin flip with trust issues.
Jose Berríos gets the ball, carrying a 9-5 record and a 4.00 ERA that screams, “Hey, I’m good… but not too good.” Still, when the Blue Jays crank out eight or more hits, they’re 60-23, which basically means their bats decide if Berríos looks like an ace or just a guy with great hair.
With Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sidelined indefinitely by a hamstring injury, the Blue Jays will lean on others to carry the offense. Alejandro Kirk has stepped up lately, heating up like a leftover empanada with three homers and nine RBIs over his last 10 games. Toronto’s depth will be tested until Guerrero Jr. returns
Miami Marlins: The Team That Wins Only When the Hit Parade Shows Up
The Marlins sit at 60-68, looking like the friend who swears they’ll start going to the gym “next Monday.” At home, they’re 29-34 and that’s with the beach weather.
Janson Junk (great name, by the way) takes the mound with a 6-2 record and a 4.04 ERA. When he’s on, Miami fans feel alive. When he’s off, it’s time to check how the Dolphins are doing.
The Marlins have one glaring trend: when they out-hit opponents, they’re nearly unbeatable at 49-10. Problem is, when they don’t? Well, let’s just say you can turn the TV off early.
The Tale of the Tape
Toronto’s last 10 games: 6-4, outscoring teams by 12 runs. Miami’s last 10: 3-7, outscored by five. One looks like a playoff team finding rhythm, the other looks like they’re trying to find car keys in the dark.
Prediction:
The Jays’ bats wake up, Berríos does just enough, and the Marlins remind everyone that “out-hitting opponents” is a pretty basic requirement they still struggle with.
Final Score Prediction: Blue Jays 6, Marlins 3
Bets Bet: Toronto -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over 8.0 (-115)
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