MLB Battle Preview: Blue Jays versus Pirates, Predictions, Odds, and Top Picks for August 2025 as per Expert Analysis
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in an interleague matchup on Wednesday, with the first pitch scheduled for 12:35 p.m. ET at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Blue Jays, currently leading the American League East division, will be looking to extend their recent dominance over the Pirates, having won eight of the past 10 meetings between the two teams.
The Blue Jays will be led by right-hander Chris Bassitt, who has pitched 138.2 innings this season, allowing 146 hits, 68 runs, 39 walks, and 132 strikeouts. Offensively, designated hitter George Springer is batting .292 this season with 18 doubles, one triple, 20 homers, and 61 RBI in 105 games. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who missed Tuesday's game due to left hamstring inflammation, is listed as day-to-day.
On the other side, the Pirates will start right-hander Braxton Ashcraft, who has a 3.02 ERA this season. Offensive leaders Bryan Reynolds, Spencer Horwitz, and Jack Suwinski are expected to feature in the lineup. Notably, Reynolds has been in good form, with a .244 batting average this season, 27 doubles, three triples, 13 homers, 62 RBI, and 46 runs scored in 119 games.
The total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored in the game is 8. Interestingly, our website's model is leaning Over on the total for the Blue Jays vs. Pirates game. The Blue Jays are currently a -152 favourite on the money line in the latest Blue Jays vs. Pirates odds from DraftKings Sportsbook. However, our model also says one side of the money line has all the value; to find out which side, visit our website.
The Pirates, currently fifth in the National League Central, have a record of 53-74, and they are 35-30 on their home field in 2025. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, have a record of 74-53, and they are 32-32 on the road this season.
In the previous encounter between these two teams on Tuesday, Springer was 2-for-4 with a homer, two RBI, and two runs scored, while Reynolds was 2-for-5 with a double. Springer also had a standout performance in Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers, where he was 1-for-4 with a homer and two RBI. Reynolds, too, showed his form in Sunday's game against the Chicago Cubs, where he was 2-for-5 with a double.
The Blue Jays will be hoping to continue their winning streak against the Pirates, while the Pirates will be aiming to turn the tables. This promises to be an exciting interleague matchup.
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