MLB Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds (Monday, September 1 at 01:10 PM ET)
Introduction
| Market / Trend | TOR | CIN |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +106 | -132 |
| Total (O/U) | 8.5 | |
| Run Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (160) |
| Last 5 RPG | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Record | 78–58 | 68–68 |
| Lines: BetMGM, BetOnline.ag, BetRivers, BetUS +7 more | ||
More MLB picks: Toronto Blue Jays · Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati Reds’ recent 1-4 stretch has masked the fact that their home form remains steady, while Toronto has gone just 2-3 in its last five, producing 5.0 RPG over that span. This interleague matchup between the American League Blue Jays and National League Reds shapes up as a sharp MLB prediction play, with both sides trending toward lower-scoring outcomes given Cincinnati Reds’ 3.6 RPG pace in their last five. The numbers point toward the Reds’ situational edge at home while the scoring environment suggests value on the Under.
Game Time
Set for Monday, September 1 at 01:10 PM ET inside Great American Ball Park, fly balls leave in a hurry.
Odds & Spread Line
- Toronto Blue Jays: +106
- Cincinnati Reds: -132
Total: 8.5
- Run Line — Toronto Blue Jays: +1.5 (-190)
- Run Line — Cincinnati Reds: -1.5 (+160)
Latest Team Records
Toronto Blue Jays: 78-58 (Win %: 0.574)
Cincinnati Reds: 68-68 (Win %: 0.5)
Injury Report
Both teams are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.
Key Player Stats
Toronto Blue Jays
- Bo Bichette: 0.308 AVG, 16 HR, 86 RBI
- George Springer: 0.298 AVG, 24 HR, 67 RBI
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 0.288 AVG, 21 HR, 73 RBI
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz: 0.273 AVG, 19 HR, 77 RBI
- Miguel Andujar: 0.314 AVG, 9 HR, 40 RBI
- Noelvi Marte: 0.295 AVG, 12 HR, 42 RBI
Team Analysis
Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays’ 78-58 record emphasizes their consistency across the season, but their 2-3 mark in the last five games reflects uneven rhythm. While the lineup has averaged 5.0 runs per game recently, the production has not always come in timely fashion, with stretches of quiet innings undermining their scoring potential. On the road, a 34-34 record demonstrates vulnerability that diminishes their overall edge in this interleague spot.
Offensively, the presence of Bo Bichette, George Springer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ensures competitive at-bats, but the team has not translated that into dominant away performances. The 5-5 split in their last 10 games highlights mediocrity, leaving them without sustained momentum. Against a Reds team that thrives at home, the Jays’ neutral road trend leaves them exposed.
- Batting Average: 0.267
- Total Runs Scored: 667
- Home Runs: 162
- OBP: 0.336
- SLG: 0.429
- OPS: 0.765
- ERA: 4.25
- WHIP: 1.27
Away Record: 34-34 • Home Record: 45-24
Last 5 Games: 2-3 (5.0 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 5-5 (5.1 RPG)
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds’ 68-68 record places them squarely in the middle, yet their 37-31 home mark creates a clear advantage in this matchup. Despite a 1-4 stretch in the last five, averaging 3.6 runs per game, they maintain offensive balance from multiple contributors like Elly De La Cruz and Miguel Andujar. That home stability offsets their recent slump and provides a platform for a bounce-back performance.
Across their last 10 games, Cincinnati Reds’ 2-8 record with 3.1 RPG highlights struggles, but those numbers are less concerning given their return to a favorable setting. Noelvi Marte adds another productive bat, making the offense more versatile than the recent scorelines suggest. The Reds’ stronger pitching metrics compared to Toronto further enforce their edge at home, positioning them as the sharper moneyline side.
- Batting Average: 0.246
- Total Runs Scored: 604
- Home Runs: 134
- OBP: 0.317
- SLG: 0.39
- OPS: 0.706
- ERA: 3.84
- WHIP: 1.24
Away Record: 32-37 • Home Record: 37-31
Last 5 Games: 1-4 (3.6 RPG)
Last 10 Games: 2-8 (3.1 RPG)
Head-to-Head History
No recent matchups between these teams in 2025.
Over/Under Trends
Toronto Blue Jays’ last 10 games have averaged 10.0 total runs, with 6 games that would have cleared today’s total of 8.5.
Cincinnati Reds’ last 10 games have averaged 8.3 combined runs, with 5 games clearing the same number of 8.5.
Moneyline Betting Prediction
Cincinnati Reds’ reliable 37-31 home record, combined with their balanced offensive core led by Elly De La Cruz and Miguel Andujar, provides a sharper edge than Toronto’s .500 road form. Even with recent struggles, the Reds’ stronger pitching profile and situational advantage make them the clear moneyline play in this interleague matchup.
Data supports the Cincinnati Reds as the right side.
Over/Under Prediction
Last five form shows the Cincinnati Reds at 3.6 RPG and the Toronto Blue Jays at 5.0, giving context for the number.
These teams are combining for 8.6 runs per game recently — right around the posted total of 8.5. That points toward the Under 8.5.
Bookmakers
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