3 Ways To Bet Blue Jays vs Mariners – Wed, Sept 21

The Jays can pretty much end the Mariners’ playoff hopes this afternoon as they shoot for a 3-game sweep in Seattle.

Toronto came into the series tied with Baltimore for the two American League Wild Card spots, with Seattle 2 games behind the Jays. But after Toronto took the first two games of the series, Seattle is now 4 back of Toronto and could be 5 with a Jays win today.

It’s a battle of aces today with Seattle turning to Felix Hernandez and the Jays starting Aaron Sanchez.

Here’s 3 ways to do Blue Jays betting today.

1. Blue Jays Win


The Blue Jays are a short road favourite today because they have the starting pitching advantage. Felix Hernandez has long been the bigger name, but Sanchez has outpitched King Felix this year.

Sanchez comes into this game with a 13-2 record and 3.23 ERA. He’s been even better on the road, going 8-1 with a 2.71 ERA. The only real concern about Sanchez right now is that he missed his last start due to a blister.

Hernandez is 11-6 with a 3.79 ERA (and just 5-3 with a 4.10 at home), and he’s given up 5+ runs in 3 of his last 4 starts. As good as Hernandez has been in his career, he’s only 7-6 with a 4.39 ERA lifetime against the Jays.

2. Over 8


Toronto’s offence has been ice cold in September, but maybe last night was the breakout they needed. The Jays had 7 straight hits in the fourth inning as they scored 8 runs in the frame, and they clubbed 4 home runs on the night in a 10-2 rout.

Hernandez hasn’t struck out more than 3 batters in any of his last 4 starts, and he’s averaged 3 walks per game over that span.

The Over has hit in Hernandez’s last 5 home starts against the Jays, and in 8 of the last 10 meetings between the teams in Seattle.

3. Jose Bautista HR Props


Jose Bautista has hit only 7 home runs since the start of June, but he loves hitting against Hernandez. In his career, Joey Bats is 8-for-25 with 3 home runs against the M’s ace.

If we can find 4:1 or higher on Bautista to hit a home run today at Bodog or Sports Interaction, we might take a shot on this prop.