Introduction

An exciting MLB matchup is on the horizon as the San Francisco Giants prepare to take on the Toronto Blue Jays. As both teams look to add another victory to their seasons, the stage is all set for a compelling showdown.

Game Time

First pitch will be thrown at Friday, July 18 at 07:05 PM ET under the roof at Rogers Centre, a hitter-leaning environment.

Moneyline Odds

San Francisco Giants: +119
Toronto Blue Jays: -132

Over/Under Line: 8.5

Latest Team Records

San Francisco Giants have a record of 52-45 with a win percentage of 0.536, while the Toronto Blue Jays hold a record of 55-41 with a win percentage of 0.573.

Injury Report

The San Francisco Giants are currently healthy with no major injury concerns.

Key injuries for the Toronto Blue Jays include:

• Paxton Schultz (Finger) – Status: 15-Day-IL. Schultz (finger) began a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League Blue Jays on Thursday.

Key Player Stats

San Francisco Giants

• Rafael Devers: 0.255 AVG, 17 HR, 68 RBI
• Heliot Ramos: 0.262 AVG, 14 HR, 47 RBI
• Wilmer Flores: 0.244 AVG, 11 HR, 55 RBI

Toronto Blue Jays

• Bo Bichette: 0.282 AVG, 12 HR, 53 RBI
• George Springer: 0.27 AVG, 16 HR, 53 RBI
• Alejandro Kirk: 0.303 AVG, 7 HR, 45 RBI

Team Analysis

San Francisco Giants

The San Francisco Giants carry a respectable record into this matchup. Their offensive potential is displayed by the performances of their key players like Devers, Ramos, and Flores, each contributing significantly to the team’s overall run tally. Their last 5 games have shown a blend of victories and losses (L-L-W-L-W), suggesting the team’s potential to dust off defeats and return to winning ways. With no new injuries troubling the roster, the Giants can unleash their full strength against the Blue Jays.

• Batting Average: 0.229
• Total Runs Scored: 399
• Home Runs: 89
• OPS: 0.679
• ERA: 3.5
• WHIP: 1.25

Home Record: 28-20 • Road Record: 24-25 • Last 5 Games: L-L-W-L-W (3.0 runs per game)

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Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays bring a slightly better season record to this face-off along with the promise of a strong offensive display. Bichette, Springer, and Kirk fuel the dynamic of their batting team and have shown consistency in earning runs. With an identical L-L-W-L-W form in their last 5 games, the Blue Jays, like their opponents, have proven their capability of rebounding from defeats. However, they deal with significant player injury concerns, which could potentially influence their performance.

• Batting Average: 0.258
• Total Runs Scored: 440
• Home Runs: 101
• OPS: 0.734
• ERA: 4.16
• WHIP: 1.27

Home Record: 32-16 • Road Record: 23-25 • Last 5 Games: L-L-W-L-W (4.0 runs per game)

Head-to-Head History

No recent matchups between these teams in 2025.

Over/Under Trends

San Francisco Giants‘s recent games have seen an average of 7.7 total runs scored per game over their last 6 matchups, with 4 games going over the total line.

Toronto Blue Jays‘s recent games have averaged 9.0 total runs per game over their last 7 matchups, with 3 games going over the total of 8.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

Closely matched in form and capability, both teams bring comparable potential to this showdown. However, the injury-free roster of the San Francisco Giants could be the factor tipping the scales in their favor. This, coupled with their scoring consistency and capacity to recover from losses as shown in their recent games, makes them a promising pick for this matchup.

Our prediction leans toward a confident result for the San Francisco Giants at +119.

Over/Under Betting Prediction

Our pick is Over 8.5. The Giants and Blue Jays have each displayed solid offensive output in recent games, averaging 7.7 and 9.0 runs respectively across their last few matchups. While the Over hasn’t consistently hit, the combined scoring trend puts this matchup right near the total line. With both teams showing flashes of firepower and capable of putting up crooked numbers, the Over offers reasonable value in what could turn into a high-scoring contest.

Pick: Over

Bookmakers

Lines retrieved from: DraftKings, MyBookie.ag, BetMGM, BetRivers, Bovada, Caesars, FanDuel, Fanatics, BetUS, BetOnline.ag, LowVig.ag.

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