On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the San Diego Padres will take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The game is set for a 7:07 PM start under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.
Padres vs. Blue Jays Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: San Diego Padres MoneyLine: -121. The Padres have a better record this season and strong home performance. Their top hitters, like Fernando Tatis Jr., are leading in several league categories.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-107). Both teams have shown solid pitching performances, and the Padres have one of the best ERAs in the league. This suggests a lower-scoring game.
Team Trends
- The San Diego Padres have a strong division record of 7-1 this season.
- The Toronto Blue Jays are 5 games back in the AL East with a record of 22-24.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a home run in the Padres’ loss to the Seattle Mariners on May 18th.
- The Blue Jays’ starting pitcher José BerrÃos allowed 2 earned runs over 6 innings against the Detroit Tigers on May 18th.
- Alejandro Kirk drove in 3 runs with a home run in the Blue Jays’ win over the Tampa Bay Rays on May 14th.
Padres vs Blue Jays Preview
The San Diego Padres will travel to Rogers Centre to face the Toronto Blue Jays on May 20, 2025. The game will start at 7:07 PM under the lights. The Padres will look to Dylan Cease on the mound. He has a season record of 1-2 with an ERA of 4.60. Cease has tallied 58 strikeouts over 47 innings this year.
Toronto will counter with Chris Bassitt, who has been steady this season. Bassitt holds a 3-2 record with a 3.16 ERA. He has pitched 51 1/3 innings, striking out 55 batters. Both teams will aim to gain an edge as they compete in this matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays: Key Players and Performance
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a standout for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has played 46 games with a batting average of .288. Guerrero leads the league in runs with 26 and ranks second in home runs with 5.
Bo Bichette is another key player for the Blue Jays. He has a batting average of .292 and leads the team with 22 RBIs. Bichette has also scored 19 runs, placing him third in the league.
George Springer contributes to the team’s success with a .263 batting average. He has hit 5 home runs and scored 22 runs. Springer’s on-base percentage is .374, making him a reliable player for the team.
San Diego Padres: Key Players and Stats
Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres with impressive numbers. He has a batting average of .304 and tops the league with 12 home runs. Tatis also leads in runs with 37 and RBIs with 27. Manny Machado is another important player for San Diego. He holds a batting average of .317 with 3 home runs. Machado has 32 runs and 20 RBIs, making him a strong contributor. Xander Bogaerts adds depth to the team. His batting average is .252, and he has 3 home runs. Bogaerts has scored 20 runs and driven in 20 RBIs.
Final Betting Pick
The Padres have shown strong performance this season, with a 27-18 record. Their home record of 16-8 gives them an edge in this game. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado lead the team in key batting stats, which supports the Money Line prediction of -121 for the Padres.
The under 8.0 prediction is based on solid pitching from both teams. The Padres have a team ERA of 3.40, ranking them 7th in the league. Dylan Cease, with a K/9 of 11.11, adds to the expectation of a lower-scoring game. The Blue Jays’ pitching has been less consistent, but Chris Bassitt’s ERA of 3.16 suggests he can keep the game tight.
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Last updated:May 20, 2025 Blue Jays, Padres