Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction 5/9/2026 Today’s MLB Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Apr 21, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) hits a single against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Los Angeles Angels
Toronto Blue Jays
Team Records
15-24
17-21
Spread
+1.5 -143
-1.5 119
Moneyline
+149
-181
Total
Over 8.5 (-108)
Under 8.5 (-112)
Where
Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario
When
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Time
03:07 PM EDT
TV
MLB.TV
The Los Angeles Angels and the Toronto Blue Jays meet Saturday in MLB action from Rogers Centre. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Los Angeles Angels will send out Jack Kochanowicz for the start here and Kochanowicz is 2-1 with a 3.05 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. In his career, Kochanowicz is 0-0 with a 3.71 ERA and 3 strikeouts against Toronto. The Blue Jays will send out Trey Yesavage here and Yesavage is 1-1 with a 0.96 ERA and 9 strikeouts this season. This will be Yesavage’s first career start against the Angels.
Los Angeles Angels Recap
The Los Angeles Angels come into this game looking to bounce back from a 2-0 loss at the hands of the Blue Jays to start the series and sit at 15-24 this season. After this series, the Angels will head on the road for a series against the Cleveland Guardians.
Angels Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Nolan Schanuel has 36 hits with 9 doubles, 3 homers and 20 RBIs while Mike Trout’s added 35 hits with 5 doubles, 11 home runs and 23 RBIs this season. Zach Neto’s also added 34 hits with 8 doubles, 6 homers and 18 RBIs and Jo Adell has 41 hits with 4 home runs and 21 RBIs as well this season. Oswald Peraza has 27 hits with 5 doubles, 4 home runs and 9 RBIs and Jorge Soler has 29 hits with 5 doubles, 8 home runs and 28 RBIs as well this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Recap
The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Angels from Friday to improve to 17-21 this season. After this series, the Blue Jays will take on the Tampa Bay Rays at home.
Blue Jays Snap Four-Game Slide
Andres Gimenez has 32 hits with 6 doubles, a triple, 3 home runs and 17 RBIs while Ernie Clement has 41 hits with 13 doubles and 10 RBIs. Kazuma Okamoto has 34 hits with 3 doubles, 10 home runs, 24 RBIs and a team-high 45 strikeouts while George Springer also has 4 doubles, 2 homers with 7 RBIs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has 43 hits with 7 doubles, 2 home runs and 16 RBIs as well. Jesus Sanchez also has 27 hits with 4 doubles, 4 home runs and 15 RBIs.
Los Angeles Angels @ Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends: May 9, 2026
Probable Starting Pitcher: Trey Yesavage Record this season: 1-1 ERA: 0.96
Home Record: 1-0
Last 5 against Angels: –
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
The Angels have lost each of their last 11 road games against teams that held a losing record.
The Blue Jays have won each of their last eight home games against the Angels.
The Angels have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 road games against teams that held a losing record.
The favorites have covered the run line in six of the Blue Jays’ last seven games at Rogers Centre.
The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight home games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
The Angels have lost the first inning in three of their last four day games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 home games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Kochanowicz Record this season: 2-1 ERA: 3.05
Road Record: 1-0
Last 5 against Blue Jays: 0-0
Why the Los Angeles Angels will win
The underdogs have won seven of the Angels’ last nine games.
The Blue Jays have lost each of their last four games after playing the previous day.
The Angels have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against AL East opponents.
The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six home games against AL West opponents following a win.
The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven day games against opponents that held a losing record.
The Blue Jays have lost the first inning in six of their last seven day games against opponents that held a losing record.
The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in six of their last seven day games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
Eight of the Angels’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Each of the Blue Jays’ last five games as favorites against the Angels have gone UNDER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 11 of the Angels’ last 12 day games against AL East opponents.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of Trey Yesavage’s six previous home appearances as a starter.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
George Springer has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
Alejandro Kirk has hit at least one home run in each of his last three home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ranks 9th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.405) this season.
Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts
Mike Trout has hit at least one home run in five of the Angels’ last six road games against AL East opponents.
Mike Trout has recorded at least one hit in each of the Angels’ last 16 games against AL East opponents.
Mike Trout ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.425) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Blue Jays rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (258).
The Blue Jays rank T29th in the league for triples this season (1).
The Angels rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (382).
The Angels rank 28th in the league for walks allowed this season (180).
Los Angeles Angels vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
I’m on the Blue Jays here. I just think that the Blue Jays have the far better bullpen here in this one and even if Kochanowicz cancels out Yesavage here, I think the pitching late in this game will prove to be the difference. Toronto’s late inning arms have really strengthened over the last few weeks and I think that’s enough to back Toronto here.
