In this article we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 18th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 36-36 this year after they lost game one by a score of 5-4 on Tuesday night. Arizona led 4-2 in the seventh inning, but their bullpen fell apart once again for the loss. The Diamondbacks recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Naylor, Suarez, and Smith, who all had one RBI in the loss. Arizona started Pfaadt, who allowed four hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Miller picked up the loss in relief. 

Prior to this series, the Diamondbacks won two out of three against the Padres and all three against the Mariners. Arizona has won five of their last seven games and they are currently fourth in the NL West standings. The Arizona pitching staff has a 4.78 ERA with a 1.35 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 365 runs with a .253 batting average and a .331 on base percentage this year. Eugenio Suarez has led Arizona with 21 home runs and 58 RBIs, while Corbin Carroll has added 20 home runs and 44 RBIs this season. The projected starting pitcher for Arizona is Eduardo Rodriguez, who is 2-3 with a 6.27 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP over 56.0 innings pitched this year. 

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 39-33 this season after they won the first game in this series on Tuesday night. Toronto led 2-0 in the third inning, but they needed two runs in the ninth to steal the win. The Blue Jays recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Guerrero, who went 3-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Toronto started Bassitt, who allowed six hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Hoffman picked up the win in the ninth. 

Prior to this series, the Blue Jays were swept by the Phillies in three games, but did sweep the Cardinals before that. Toronto has lost three of their last four games and they are currently third in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.21 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 307 runs with a .254 batting average and a .323 on base percentage this season. Bo Bichette has led Toronto with nine home runs and 42 RBIs, while George Springer has added 10 home runs and 31 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Eric Lauer, who is 2-1 with a 2.37 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP over 30.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Blue Jays will beat the Diamondbacks
The Blue Jays have won each of their last seven night games after playing the previous day.
The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last six road games against teams that held a winning record.
The Blue Jays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight home games against National League opponents following a home win.
The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games at Rogers Centre against American League opponents that held a winning record.
The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against the Diamondbacks at Rogers Centre.
The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in three of their last four night games.

Total Runs Facts
Eight of the Blue Jays’ last nine games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Each of the Diamondbacks’ last five night games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight night games against AL East opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last five Wednesday night games.

Diamondbacks vs Blue Jays Prediction 
Arizona continues to have pitching issues that is costing them games, as we witnessed in their collapse on Tuesday night. The Diamondbacks are 16-18 on the road this year, while the Blue Jays are 23-13 at home. Toronto has played very well over the last three weeks and they are starting Lauer, who has allowed a total of two earned runs in his last 14.0 innings. Arizona is going with Rodriguez, who has allowed two earned runs in two straight starts. I don’t really trust either pitcher in this matchup, but I definitely can’t back E-Rod with how he has looked all season. Take the Jays here. 

David Racey's Pick: Blue Jays ML