Can the Blue Jays capitalize on a favorable stretch in their playoff pursuit?

PerhapsToronto Blue Jays Manager John Schneider astutely commented following Thursday's 5-3 defeat to the leading Baltimore Orioles.

This loss pushed Toronto to a disappointing 3-10 record against Baltimore for the season, as the matchup series has concluded. It also places the Blue Jays 9.5 games behind the Orioles in the American League East as they gear up for Friday's games. Additionally concerning for fans and supporters is the team's dwindling chances for a wild card berth.Ontario sportsbooks Currently, the Jays (70-58) find themselves 1.5 games adrift of the Houston Astros, who hold the final wild card spot.

After last night's match, Schneider told reporters, 'The time for action is now; we need to step up our game immediately.'

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Offense Still Not Totally Clicking

The team’s hitting woes have been a key factor in their challenges this season.

But this season, Toronto is 18th inMLB in home runs with 148, 16^thin runs scored (4.45 per game) and 13^thTheir OPS, a combined metric of slugging and on-base percentages, stands at .741.

TheBlue Jays win total betting Before the season kicked off, experts projected their over/under win total at approximately 91.5 or 92. As of Friday, their record (70-58) reflects a .547 winning percentage, suggesting they are on track for about 88.5 wins.

At the forefront of the batting struggles is Vlad Guerrero Jr., who has a batting average of .268, along with 18 home runs and 73 RBIs. Although his performance has slightly improved recently, hitting .304 in the last 15 games, his power output has been disappointing. He managed just one home run in August, which is problematic considering the Blue Jays traded away significant power earlier this year for better defensive prospects.

Matt Chapman is hitting .248 with 15 homers and 49 RBIs and has notably dropped off in performance recently, mirroring the struggles seen across the team, with the exception of Bo Bichette. Alejandro Kirk, who had shown early signs of improvement, has also reverted to his earlier season slumps with a .244 average, six home runs, and 30 RBIs.

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Toronto Blue Jays 2023 Odds

BetMGM Ontario Sportsbook Following their home series against Cleveland and Washington, the Blue Jays will face a three-game series in Colorado, another set at Oakland, and return for three games against Kansas City. Each of these teams has a losing record, making them appealing targets. For bettors, the Athletics, Royals, and Rockies rank as the three weakest teams in MLB heading into the weekend.

Schneider is correct—if the Jays intend to make a significant push in the wild card race, it must happen now.

Currently, the odds are set with the Jays at -165, the Guardians at +138, and the runline reflects Jays -1.5 (+130), with Cleveland +1.5 (-157). The over under for total runs is at Over 8.5 at -104 and Under 8.5 at -118.

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