Blue Jays vs. Brewers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Wednesday, May 31, 2023

William Contreras leads the Milwaukee Brewers (28-26) into Wednesday’s matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays (29-26) on a two-game homer streak. His Brewers are underdogs for the contest, however, with oddsmakers naming the Blue Jays as -163 moneyline favorites. The game starts at 7:07 PM ET from Rogers Centre, live on MLB Network.

Toronto’s Alek Manoah and Milwaukee’s Julio Teheran have been named the starters for this contest.

Blue Jays vs. Brewers Odds

  • Blue Jays odds to win: -163
  • Brewers odds to win: +139
  • Spread: Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 10 runs
  • Blue Jays vs. Brewers Promo Codes

    [bet-bonus id=”360167″ ]

    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  • Time: 7:07 PM ET
  • TV: MLB Network
  • [bet-bonus id=”360169″ ]

    Who Will Win Blue Jays vs. Brewers?

    Blue Jays and Brewers Betting Trends

    The Blue Jays have gone 21-17 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 55.3% of those games).

    Toronto has a 9-5 record (winning 64.3% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -163 or shorter.

    The Brewers have won 13, or 52%, of the 25 games they’ve played as underdogs this season.

    Milwaukee has entered seven games this season as the underdog by +139 or more and is 3-4 in those contests.

    In the 55 games in which oddsmakers have set an over/under for the Blue Jays, they have combined with opponents to go over the total 27 times (27-25-3).

    Games involving the Brewers have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 24 of 54 chances this season.

    Blue Jays Stats & Insights

    The Blue Jays have the No. 11 offense in MLB action scoring 4.8 runs per game (264 total runs).

    Toronto is 16th in MLB play with 62 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.

    The Blue Jays are third in the majors with a .266 batting average.

    Toronto strikes out 7.9 times per game to rank sixth in the majors.

    The 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Blue Jays pitching staff ranks fourth in the majors.

    Toronto has a 3.95 team ERA that ranks ninth across all MLB pitching staffs.

    Brewers Stats & Insights

    The Brewers have scored the 26th-most runs in the league this season with just 216 (four per game).

    Milwaukee’s 64 home runs rank 11th in Major League Baseball.

    The Brewers rank 24th in MLB with a .231 team batting average.

    Milwaukee ranks 24th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.3 Ks per contest.

    The Brewers strike out 8.1 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 25th in MLB.

    Milwaukee pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.19 ERA this year, which ranks 15th in MLB.

    Blue Jays Key Players to Watch

    Manoah makes the start for the Blue Jays, his 12th of the season. He is 1-5 with a 5.53 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 53 2/3 innings pitched.

    Bo Bichette leads Toronto in home runs with 11, runs batted in with 38 and his batting average of .331 is also best on his team.

    Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is batting .291 with an OBP of .355 and a slugging percentage of .466 this season.

    George Springer has 53 hits this season and a slash line of .255/.326/.389.

    Matt Chapman has 58 hits and an OBP of .364 to go with a slugging percentage of .480 this season.

    Brewers Key Players to Watch

    The Brewers’ Teheran will make his second start of the season.

    Christian Yelich is batting .251 with seven doubles, seven home runs and 23 walks.

    Rowdy Tellez has hit 12 home runs to lead his team.

    Brian Anderson leads the Brewers with 30 runs batted in.

    Contreras is batting .253 to lead his team.

    Blue Jays and Brewers Injuries

    Blue Jays: Danny Jansen: 10 Day IL (Groin), Santiago Espinal: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Zach Pop: 15 Day IL (Hamstring), Mitchell White: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Chad Green: 60 Day IL (Undisclosed), Hyun-Jin Ryu: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Brewers: Jesse Winker: 10 Day IL (Neck), Eric Lauer: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Wade Miley: 15 Day IL (Lat strain), J.B. Bukauskas: 15 Day IL (Spine), Matt Bush: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Brandon Woodruff: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Urías: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Garrett Mitchell: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jason Alexander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Justin Wilson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Aaron Ashby: 60 Day IL (Labrum), Willy Adames: 7 Day IL (Head)

    Blue Jays vs. Brewers Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Blue Jays 5, Brewers 4
  • Total Prediction: Under 10 runs
  • [bet-bonus id=”360167″ ]

    How to Bet on Blue Jays vs. Brewers

    Get more MLB Picks, read the latest MLB game previews, and view the latest live MLB lines on Betsperts.

    If you are new to sports betting, read our in-depth guide on how to bet on Baseball and find the best MLB betting sites and promo codes.

    written by

    Matt is from the Chicagoland area and has been working in Chicago sports since 2015 with stops at WGN Radio, the Chicago Blackhawks, Stadium, and NBC Sports Chicago prior to landing at Betsperts. Matt covers just about everything for Betsperts and Bleacher Nation but focuses on the NHL and college football.

    more mlb-picks news

    Braves vs. Phillies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, March 29, 2024

    The Atlanta Braves begin their season as -126 favorites in a road tilt against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday at 3:05 PM ET, live on BSSO.Atlanta's Spencer Strider gets the start, and he'll go against Philadelphia's Zack Wheeler.Braves vs. Phillies...

    Mets vs. Brewers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, March 29, 2024

    The New York Mets open their season as -112 favorites in a home matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday at 1:40 PM ET, live on SNY.New York's Jose Quintana gets the start, and he'll go against Milwaukee's Freddy Peralta.Mets...

    Mets vs. Brewers Probable Starting Pitchers – March 29

    The New York Mets (0-0) kick off their 2024 season with a home game against the Milwaukee Brewers (0-0) on Friday, with first pitch at 1:40 PM ET.The Mets will look to Jose Quintana against the Brewers and Freddy Peralta.Mets...

    Braves vs. Phillies Probable Starting Pitchers – March 29

    The Atlanta Braves (0-0) and the Philadelphia Phillies (0-0) face off on Friday at Citizens Bank Park for Opening Day. First pitch is at 3:05 PM ET.The Braves will look to Spencer Strider against the Phillies and Zack Wheeler.Braves vs....

    Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, March 28, 2024

    The Arizona Diamondbacks open their season as -228 favorites in a home matchup with the Colorado Rockies on Thursday at 10:10 PM ET, live on ARID.Arizona's Zac Gallen gets the start, and he'll go against Colorado's Kyle Freeland.Diamondbacks vs. Rockies...

    Guardians vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, March 28, 2024

    The Cleveland Guardians are moneyline favorites (-145) to begin their season with a road win over the Oakland Athletics on Thursday at 10:07 PM ET, live on NBCS-CA.Shane Bieber will get the ball for Cleveland while Oakland will counter with...

    Mariners vs. Red Sox Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Thursday, March 28, 2024

    The Seattle Mariners look to start their season with a win as home favorites (-156) in a season-opening matchup with the Boston Red Sox. First pitch is on Thursday at 10:10 PM ET on NESN, live from T-Mobile Park.Luis Castillo...

    Guardians vs. Athletics Probable Starting Pitchers – March 28

    The Cleveland Guardians (0-0) and the Oakland Athletics (0-0) match up on Thursday at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum for Opening Day. First pitch is at 10:07 PM ET.The Guardians will call on Shane Bieber against the Athletics and Alex Wood.Guardians vs....

    Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Probable Starting Pitchers – March 28

    The Colorado Rockies (0-0) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (0-0) in an Opening Day game at 10:10 PM ET on Thursday.The Diamondbacks will call on Zac Gallen versus the Rockies and Kyle Freeland.Diamondbacks vs. Rockies Pitcher Matchup and Game InfoWhen: Thursday,...

    Mariners vs. Red Sox Probable Starting Pitchers – March 28

    The Seattle Mariners (0-0) kick off their 2024 season with a home matchup against the Boston Red Sox (0-0) on Thursday, with first pitch at 10:10 PM ET.The Mariners will give the nod to Luis Castillo versus the Red Sox...

    Latest News

    Updated Elite 8 Odds: UConn Betting Favorite To Win March Madness

    There were some great performances last night including a 30-point win by the UConn Huskies sending them to the Elite Eight. Are they the betting favorite to win March Madness? What team is sitting on top of the odds to...

    UConn vs. Illinois Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round Elite Eight

    The No. 1 seed UConn Huskies (34-3) are 8.5-point favorites to advance to the Final Four when they play the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (29-8) in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight on Saturday at TD Garden, airing on...

    Alabama vs. Clemson Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – NCAA Tournament Round Elite Eight

    The No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (24-11) and No. 6 seed Clemson Tigers (24-11) will both be vying for a spot in the NCAA Tournament Final Four when they meet on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, tipping off at 8:49...

    How to Watch UConn Huskies vs. Illinois Fighting Illini: Live Stream or on TV

    The No. 1 seed UConn Huskies (34-3) will take on the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (29-8) in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight on Saturday at TD Garden, airing on TBS starting at 6:09 PM ET.UConn won its previous...

    Alabama vs. Clemson: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

    The No. 6 seed Clemson Tigers (24-11) will take the court for an NCAA Tournament Elite Eight matchup with the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide (24-11) on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena, airing on TBS beginning at 8:49 PM ET,...

    Today’s March Madness Schedule: Updated Bracket, TV Channels for Every Game

    We saw some wild games last night as the Sweet 16 started hot as March Madness continues. There are great matchups tonight worth checking out. Take a look at today's March Madness schedule for Friday, March 29. The Sweet 16...

    Big Ten Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | March 29

    There is one game on the postseason college basketball schedule on Friday that feature Big Ten squads, and we have best bets recomendations. That matchup is the Gonzaga Bulldogs versus the Purdue Boilermakers.How to Bet on Big Ten Games[lasso ref="draftkings-promo-1"...

    SEC Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | March 30

    The Friday postseason college basketball slate includes two games featuring an SEC team in action. Among those games is the Creighton Bluejays playing the Tennessee Volunteers. Here are our recomendations for the best bets on action throughout the conference.How to...

    Big 12 Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | March 30

    There is one game on the postseason college basketball schedule on Friday that feature Big 12 squads, and we have best bets recomendations. That matchup is the Duke Blue Devils versus the Houston Cougars.How to Bet on Big 12 Games[lasso...

    ACC Basketball Predictions, Computer Picks and Best Bets | March 29

    There are two games on the postseason college basketball schedule on Friday that feature ACC squads, and we have best bets recomendations. That includes the Duke Blue Devils versus the Houston Cougars.How to Bet on ACC Games[lasso rel="draftkings-promo-1" id="299003"]Best ACC...

    more mlb-picks news