The Toronto Blue Jays face the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight, with predictions favoring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to boost the Blue Jays' offense. The best bet is on Guerrero Jr. achieving over 1.5 total bases at +100 odds.
Key points
Toronto Blue Jays face Arizona Diamondbacks tonight
Mike Soroka is the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. expected to boost Blue Jays' offense
Best bet is Guerrero Jr. over 1.5 total bases at +100 odds
Toronto Blue JaysArizona DiamondbacksVladimir Guerrero Jr.Mike Soroka
However, Soroka’s 5.79 xERA would suggest he’s been getting a little lucky out on the diamond. He gives up a lot of contact too, allowing the highest barrel rate in the majors at 22.9%, while sitting in the 46th percentile in xBA against.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the Toronto Blue Jays in barrel rate, and is 3-for-7 against Soroka with an OPS of 1.000.
Additionally, Vladdy handles the fastball well, batting .455 against the four-seamer, which is Soroka’s most utilized pitch this season.
Q&A
What are the odds for the Blue Jays vs Diamondbacks game?
The odds for the game include Vladimir Guerrero Jr. over 1.5 total bases at +100.
Who is pitching for the Diamondbacks against the Blue Jays?
Mike Soroka is the starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
What is the best bet for the Blue Jays vs Diamondbacks matchup?
The best bet is on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to achieve over 1.5 total bases.
When do the Blue Jays play the Diamondbacks?
The Blue Jays and Diamondbacks are playing tonight, April 17.
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COVERS INTEL:
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a 1.110 OPS against the entire Diamondbacks pitching staff.
Blue Jays vs Diamondbacks same-game parlay (SGP)
Daulton Varsho is usually good for a hit. He’s recorded one or more hits in seven straight games and handles the four-seamer well.
Lastly, I’ll take Andres Gimenez to record a hit as well. He’s 3-for-8 against Soroka in his career and has at least one hit in four straight games heading into today.
Blue Jays vs Diamondbacks home run pick: Andres Gimenez (+730)
I’ll make this a half wager, because Soroka hasn’t allowed very many home runs this season.
However, there is a good value wager in tonight’s home run market, and that’s Andres Gimenez, who is +750 to hit a home run tonight.
Gimenez is 3-for-8 against Soroka, with two of those hits leaving the yard.
The Jays’ shortstop has shown some sneaky power this season, especially against the four-seamer, where he owns a .727 SLG against, and it happens to be Soroka's most utilized pitch.
He also has a .983 OPS against right-handed pitchers this season.
2026 Transparency record
Best bets: 5-12, -4.35 units
SGPs: 2-15, -7.50 units
HR picks: 3-14, -0.60 units
Blue Jays vs Diamondbacks odds
Moneyline: Toronto +112 | Arizona -132
Run line: Toronto +1.5 | Arizona -1.5
Over/Under: Over 8.5 | Under 8.5
Blue Jays vs Diamondbacks trend
The Blue Jays have hit the Over in 26 of their last 45 away games (+8.60 Units / 17% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Blue Jays vs. Diamondbacks.
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