Toronto (74-54) vs Miami (60-67)
August 22, 2025 at 07:10 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Miami +135 — Over/Under: +8
The Toronto Blue Jays and the Miami Marlins meet Friday in MLB action from LoanDepot Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Toronto Blue Jays will send out Shane Bieber for his season and Blue Jays debut in this game. The Miami Marlins did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted.
Toronto Blue Jays Recap
The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game looking to rebound from a 2-1 loss at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates last time out to sit at 74-54 this season. After this series, the Blue Jays will head home for a series against the Minnesota Twins.
Blue Jays Looking To Rebound From Series Loss
George Springer has 106 hits and Bo Bichette has 157 hits with Springer adding 21 home runs, a triple, 18 doubles and 62 RBIs while Bichette has 38 doubles, 16 home runs and 82 RBIs. Andres Gimenez has added 51 hits with 7 doubles and 5 home runs and 23 RBIs this season along with 10 stolen bases. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also has 21 homers, 30 doubles and 69 RBIs while Springer also has a .292 batting average and 80 strikeouts up to this point in the year. Addison Barger’s chipped in 26 doubles with 18 home runs and 59 RBIs and Ernie Clement’s added 24 doubles as part of his 123 hits this season.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
The road team has won seven of the last eight games between the Blue Jays and Marlins.
The Marlins have lost each of their last five night games at LoanDepot Park following a home win.
The road team has covered the run line in eight of the last nine games between the Blue Jays and Marlins.
The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games following a win.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
Shane Bieber has recorded six or more strikeouts in 23 of his last 26 appearances in night games against teams that held a losing record.
Bo Bichette has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last 11 games against opponents that held a losing record.
George Springer has hit a home run in each of the Blue Jays’ last three games as favorites.
Shane Bieber has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances.
Anthony Santander has recorded a Double in three of the Blue Jays’ last four games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Bo Bichette ranks 2nd in the league in Hits (157) this season.
Miami Marlins Recap
The Miami Marlins come into this game looking to build on their 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals last time out to sit at 60-67 this season. After this series, the Marlins will take on the Atlanta Braves in a series at home.
Marlins Drop Another Series
Xavier Edwards has 136 hits including 20 doubles and a team-high 23 stolen bases while Eric Wagaman has 91 hits with 21 doubles. Otto Lopez has 99 hits with 17 doubles and 11 home runs with 58 RBIs. Kyle Stowers has 115 hits with 21 doubles, 3 triples, 25 home runs and 73 RBIs but also has 125 strikeouts so far this season. Agustin Ramirez also has 18 home runs, 27 doubles and 56 RBIs on the year.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
The Blue Jays have lost each of their last seven road games against NL East opponents.
The underdogs have won five of the last six games between the Blue Jays and Marlins.
The Marlins have covered the run line each of their last seven home games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Friday games as road favorites.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last 11 Friday games.
Kyle Stowers has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances with the Marlins as underdogs against AL East opponents.
Xavier Edwards ranks 7th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.302) this season.
Total Runs Facts
Each of the Marlins’ last four home games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
Five of the Blue Jays’ last six games as favorites against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Miami Marlins Prediction
I’m on the Blue Jays in this one. I’m just excited for the debut of Shane Bieber for the Blue Jays and I don’t think that the Marlins will be able to break through here as Miami has just been running out of steam down the stretch. Toronto is still the far better team in my opinion, and I think Toronto draws first blood with a win in this game. Give me the Blue Jays in this one.