Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins: 8/5/22 MLB Picks and Prediction

Minnesota Twins (55-49) vs Toronto Blue Jays (58-46)

Game Info: Friday, August 5, 2022 at 8:10 pm (Target Field)

Tyler Mahle (5-7) (4.14) vs Jose Berrios (8-4) (4.96)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Twins / Toronto Blue Jays --- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Toronto Blue Jays will visit the Minnesota Twins in the second game of their series in the American League Central versus American League East from Target Field on Friday night. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 0% chance of rain and 12.5 miles per hour winds.  

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off of a 6 run loss against the Minnesota Twins in their last game. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight day to help the Blue Jays win. The series is at 1-0 in favor of the Toronto Blue Jays going into game 2.

Alek Manoah got the start for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has a 2.43 ERA, with 114 strikes and a .99 whip. He allowed two runs on two hits but tied a season high with four walks in the win. 

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander, Jose Berrios will be the starter for this one. He has a 4.96 ERA with 106 strikes and a 1.32 whip.

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off of a 6 run win against the Toronto Blue Jays in their last game. The series is at 1-0 in favor of the Toronto Blue Jays going into game 2.

Sonny Gray got the start for the Minnesota Twins. He has a 3.19 ERA, with 74 strikes and a 1.11 whip. He left after five innings, giving up just one hit, but he walked a season-high five batters in the loss. 

Minnesota Twins right-hander, Tyler Mahle will be the starter for this one. He has a 4.40 ERA with 114 strikes and a 1.25 whip. This will be his debut for the Twins. 

The Blue Jays are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. American League Central and are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record. The Blue Jays are also 4-1 in their last 5 road games. The Twins are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record and are 1-5 in their last 6 Friday games. The Twins are also 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Blue Jays should be able to get another win here in game 2.

Clayton’s Pick Blue Jays -1.5

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