Angels vs. Blue Jays Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks 5/26/2022

The Toronto Blue Jays (23-20) and Danny Jansen (2 HR in his last game) are underdogs (+134) on the moneyline for their matchup with the Los Angeles Angels (27-18) on Thursday at 9:38 PM ET. Los Angeles’ Shohei Ohtani and Toronto’s Hyun Jin Ryu have been named the starters for this contest.

Angels vs. Blue Jays Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Angels vs. Blue Jays

Our computer pick: Toronto Blue Jays (+134) and Over (7.5)

Angels vs. Blue Jays Game Info

• Los Angeles Angels probable starting pitcher: Shohei Ohtani
• Toronto Blue Jays probable starting pitcher: Hyun Jin Ryu
• Game Day: Thursday, May 26, 2022
• Game Time: 9:38 PM ET
• Location: Anaheim, California
• Stadium: Angel Stadium

Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Pitching Matchup

Angels Starter Shohei Ohtani

• Ohtani will make his first start of the season for the Angels.
• In seven appearances this season, he has compiled a 2.82 ERA and averages 12.4 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .205 against him.
• The Blue Jays have scored 158 total runs this season, making them MLB’s 25th-ranked scoring offense so far this season. As a team they have a .232 batting average while hitting 45 home runs (12th in the league).

Blue Jays Starter Hyun Jin Ryu

• Hyun-Jin Ryu (1-0) will take to the mound for the Blue Jays and make his fifth start of the season.
• The left-hander last pitched on Friday, when he allowed six hits in six scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds.
• The 35-year-old has an ERA of 6.00 and 5.5 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .288 in four games this season.
• In four starts this season, he’s earned one quality start.
• Ryu has made one start of five or more innings in four chances this season, and averages 4.2 frames when he pitches.
• The Angels rank fourth in MLB with 214 runs scored this season. They have a .247 batting average this campaign with 60 home runs (second in the league).

Angels Betting Picks & Insights

• The Angels have won 23, or 63.9%, of the 36 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• Los Angeles has a record of 8-6 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -157 on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 61.1% chance of a victory for the Angels.
• Los Angeles’ games have gone over the total in 21 of their 45 chances.
• The Angels are 24-21-0 against the spread in their 45 chances this season.

Blue Jays Betting Picks & Insights

• The Blue Jays have won in four, or 36.4%, of the 11 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Toronto has a mark of 3-1 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +134 or worse on the moneyline.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Blue Jays have a 42.7% chance of pulling out a win.
• Toronto’s games have gone over the total in 17 of their 43 opportunities.
• The Blue Jays have posted a record of 18-25-0 against the spread this season.

Angels Leaders & Batting Stats

• Mike Trout has a team-best batting average of .319, and leads the Angels in home runs (12).
• Among all hitters in baseball, Trout’s home run total places him second, and his RBI tally ranks him 21st.
• Taylor Ward has six doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 23 walks while hitting .370.
• Ward has 10 straight games with at least one hit. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .385 with two doubles, a triple, three home runs, six walks and eight RBI.
• Ohtani leads the Angels with 28 runs batted in.
• Anthony Rendon has nine doubles, five home runs and 21 walks while hitting .248.

Blue Jays Leaders & Batting Stats

• George Springer paces the Blue Jays in home runs (eight) and runs batted in (25).
• Springer is 28th in homers and 25th in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Springer carries an eight-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .235 with two triples, a home run, five walks and seven RBI.
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit a team-high eight home runs.
• Guerrero is currently 28th in homers and 48th in RBI in the big leagues.
• Santiago Espinal leads the Blue Jays with a team-best batting average of .284.
• Bo Bichette is batting .240 with nine doubles, six home runs and nine walks.

Betting Tips for Angels vs. Blue Jays

After taking a look at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Blue Jays on the moneyline at +134. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 7.5 runs.