Toronto Blue Jays vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Preview – 4/20/2024

Toronto Blue Jays vs San Diego Padres Overview

• Date: April 20, 2024
• Venue: Petco Park
• Starting Pitchers:
  • Jose Berrios - Blue Jays
  • Undecided - Padres
• Run Line: Blue Jays -1.5 (+170), Padres +1.5 (-205)
• Money Line: Blue Jays -105, Padres -115
• Total (Over/Under): 8.5

Toronto Blue Jays vs San Diego Padres Game Preview & Prediction

The San Diego Padres are set to host the Toronto Blue Jays in an Interleague matchup at Petco Park on April 20, 2024. The Padres, with an 11-10 record this season, are having an above-average season, while the Blue Jays hold a 10-9 record and are also performing above average.

On the mound, the Padres have yet to decided on a pitcher to start in this contest, while the Blue Jays are expected to start right-handed pitcher Jose Berrios. So far this season, Berrios is boasting an impressive 3-0 win/loss record and an excellent 1.05 ERA this season.

According to our advanced-stat Power Rankings, Berrios is considered an average pitcher. However, his 3.61 xFIP suggests that he has been lucky this year and may perform worse going forward. On average, Berrios is projected to pitch around 5.7 innings, allowing 2.6 earned runs, striking out 4.4 batters, and allowing 5.6 hits and 1.5 walks per game.

The Padres offense ranks as the 6th best in MLB this season, showcasing their talent and ability to score runs. However, their team batting average ranks 20th, indicating room for improvement in that aspect. On the other hand, the Blue Jays offense ranks as the 17th best in MLB, with a strong team batting average ranking of 5th.

When it comes to the bullpens, both teams are in good shape. Our advanced-stat Power Rankings consider the Padres bullpen as the 5th best in MLB, while the Blue Jays bullpen ranks 6th.

Looking at recent performances, the Padres' best hitter over the last 7 games has been Ha-Seong Kim, who has recorded 4 RBIs, 1 home run, and a batting average of .267 with a 1.033 OPS. On the other side, the Blue Jays' best hitter over the last 7 games has been Daulton Varsho, who has scored 5 runs, recorded 7 RBIs, hit 3 home runs, and stolen 1 base with a .308 batting average and a 1.477 OPS.

With all these factors in mind, the Padres have the advantage of playing at home and having a strong offense. However, the Blue Jays have a talented pitcher in Jose Berrios, who has been performing exceptionally well this season. It will be an exciting matchup between two teams looking to continue their above-average seasons.

Quick Takes Toronto Blue Jays:

Hitting 4 dingers in the last 7 days, Daulton Varsho has been on fire recently.

• Strong recent performance may mean the player is seeing the ball well and will continue to hit well in the near-term.

Quick Takes San Diego Padres:

When it comes to his batting average skill, Fernando Tatis Jr. is projected as the 10th-best batter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X).

• THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available. Batting average is the most common measure of a player's ability to generate hits.

The San Diego Padres bullpen ranks as the 5th-best in Major League Baseball, per the leading projection system (THE BAT).

• Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a strong bullpen sneakily creates a tougher matchup for the opposing offense and suppresses a game's runs.

Blue Jays vs Padres Prediction: Blue Jays 4.28 - Padres 4.23

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