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Nationals vs. Dodgers prop picks June 21: Bet on Max Muncy, James Wood with plus-money props

The Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up Saturday’s MLB action.

The pregame narrative: Los Angeles narrowly beat one of the NL’s worst teams on Friday, and another close matchup could be in the cards with a pretty even pitching matchup. The Dodgers have some breathing room, but they need wins to stay ahead of the revamped San Francisco Giants.

I’m targeting Max Muncy and James Wood in my Nationals vs. Dodgers prop picks for June 21.

Nationals vs. Dodgers prop picks

Best Bet: Muncy over 1.5 total bases (+138)

It’s usually power over contact with Muncy, but the L.A. infielder is providing the Dodgers and prop bettors with both.

Muncy is reaching base at an impressive rate lately. He’s batting .353 across his last 13 games with a .962 OPS during this stretch.

Surprisingly, only two of Muncy’s 12 hits during this run have gone for extra bases.

Historically, Muncy has provided plenty of pop with his bat. The 34-year-old has topped 30 home runs in four separate seasons.

He should be able to put bat to ball against Washington’s starter, Jake Irvin. Irvin combines a 4.23 ERA with a 4.73 FIP and has an even worse 5.24 expected ERA, according to Baseball Savant.

Irvin’s sixth percentile barrel percentage also suggests Muncy will be able to square one up and cash this prop on Saturday.

Key stat: Muncy has four hits in 12 career at-bats versus Irvin, including three doubles.

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Quick pick

Wood over 1.5 total bases (+140): Wood had a tough go in the series opener, but I believe a strong performance is loading on Saturday.

The Washington outfielder went 0-for-5 on Friday, but his recent results suggest a bounce-back effort is in the works.

Wood was slashing an impressive .267/.366/.533 in 17 games this month with four doubles and four homers before last night. He topped this prop in five games during this stretch.

His ability to get to two-plus bases via contact or power makes him an intriguing play in this market on most nights. Wood is batting a strong .279 on the campaign, and his 20 home runs are tied for sixth in the majors.

The Dodgers are sending Dustin May to the mound, and there’s plenty of power potential for Wood in this matchup. May ranks in the 35th percentile of hard-hit percentage this season (42.7).

Nationals vs. Dodgers prop picks made at 1:16 p.m. ET on 06/21/2025.

White Sox vs. Blue Jays prop picks June 21: Bet on Springer to cash in on plus-money prop

The Toronto Blue Jays look to get back on track after Friday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox.

The pregame narrative: Chicago snapped its eight-game losing streak, beating Toronto 7-1 on Friday night. The Blue Jays have been an excellent home team all season, however, and two of their star hitters should be able to lift the team to a solid Saturday performance.

Check out my Blue Jays picks vs. the White Sox for June 21, featuring George Springer and Alejandro Kirk.

Blue Jays picks vs. White Sox

Best Bet: Springer to record 1+ RBI (+137)

Springer isn’t necessarily someone who stands out as a top prop option at first glance.

The Blue Jays outfielder isn’t doing an extraordinary job of notching hits across his last six games.

.087 batting average

.125 on-base percentage

.087 SLG

Springer only has one RBI to his name during this stretch, but there are reasons to believe that more are on the way.

Firstly, his spot in the lineup is enticing. Springer hits fourth or fifth in most games, setting him up behind the team’s top hitters.

Additionally, Springer’s Baseball Savant page offers plenty of encouraging signs:

90th percentile xwOBA (.385)

91st percentile xSLG (.533)

96th percentile barrel percentage (17.0)

These are certainly strong indicators that Springer’s due for some better results.

He hasn’t seen Chicago starter Aaron Civale very much, but he has done well in limited at-bats.

Don’t be surprised if Springer helps cash in some runs for Toronto.

Key stat: Springer has two hits (a double and a home run) in five at-bats versus Civale.

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Quick pick

Kirk over 1.5 hits (+190): One of the reasons why I like Springer to record a RBI is because this guy is hitting in front of him.

Kirk has been on an absolute tear. In his last 11 games, he has a:

.340 batting average

.638 SLG

.992 OPS

Naturally, he’s cashing this wager at a pretty impressive clip. He has topped this prop in five of his last nine outings, recording three-plus hits in three of those contests.

The pitcher he’s facing today, Civale, isn’t anything special. He combines a 4.67 ERA with a 5.22 FIP, and has a 31 percentile strikeout rate (19.5).

Kirk only has one hit in five at-bats versus Civale, but he did take him deep during the at-bat.

Expect Kirk to be fresh and deliver on Saturday after sitting Friday.

White Sox vs. Blue Jays prop picks June 21: Bet on Springer to cash in on plus-money prop

The Toronto Blue Jays look to get back on track after Friday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox.

The pregame narrative: Chicago snapped its eight-game losing streak, beating Toronto 7-1 on Friday night. The Blue Jays have been an excellent home team all season, however, and two of their star hitters should be able to lift the team to a solid Saturday performance.

Check out my Blue Jays picks vs. the White Sox for June 21, featuring George Springer and Alejandro Kirk.

Blue Jays picks vs. White Sox

Best Bet: Springer to record 1+ RBI (+143)

Springer isn’t necessarily someone who stands out as a top prop option at first glance.

The Blue Jays outfielder isn’t doing an extraordinary job of notching hits across his last six games.

.087 batting average

.125 on-base percentage

.087 SLG

Springer only has one RBI to his name during this stretch, but there are reasons to believe that more are on the way.

Firstly, his spot in the lineup is enticing. Springer hits fourth or fifth in most games, setting him up behind the team’s top hitters.

Additionally, Springer’s Baseball Savant page offers plenty of encouraging signs:

90th percentile xwOBA (.385)

91st percentile xSLG (.533)

96th percentile barrel percentage (17.0)

These are certainly strong indicators that Springer’s due for some better results.

He hasn’t seen Chicago starter Aaron Civale very much, but he has done well in limited at-bats.

Don’t be surprised if Springer helps cash in some runs for Toronto.

Key stat: Springer has two hits (a double and a home run) in five at-bats versus Civale.

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Quick pick

Kirk over 1.5 hits (+225): One of the reasons why I like Springer to record a RBI is because this guy is hitting in front of him.

Kirk has been on an absolute tear. In his last 11 games, he has a:

.340 batting average

.638 SLG

.992 OPS

Naturally, he’s cashing this wager at a pretty impressive clip. He has topped this prop in five of his last nine outings, recording three-plus hits in three of those contests.

The pitcher he’s facing today, Civale, isn’t anything special. He combines a 4.67 ERA with a 5.22 FIP, and has a 31 percentile strikeout rate (19.5).

Kirk only has one hit in five at-bats versus Civale, but he did take him deep during the at-bat.

Expect Kirk to be fresh and deliver on Saturday after sitting Friday.

Oilers vs. Panthers Stanley Cup Final best bets Game 3: Pick Edmonton to win, Bouchard to score

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers head south in an even Stanley Cup Final.

The pregame narrative: Hockey fans have been treated to an absolute classic series thus far. Two overtime games have revealed just how evenly matched these squads are. Florida fired back in Game 2, but who will break ahead in Game 3?

Check out my Oilers vs. Panthers best bets for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring Evan Bouchard and Brad Marchand.

Oilers vs. Panthers best bets

Best Bet: Oilers moneyline (+115)

There’s not much that separates Edmonton and Florida through two games.

The goals are even (8-8) with overtime victories going to either side, but the advanced numbers do an even better job of highlighting the stalemate.

Category	Edmonton	Florida
Expected Goals	7.03	7.02
High-danger chances	31	27
Shot attempts percentage	48.6%	51.4%

There’s really not much of an edge either team can point to in this series.

The reason why I’m picking Edmonton, however, has to do with the performance of each team’s star players.

The Oilers’ top talents have been excellent through the first two games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have combined for nine points. The Panthers’ best players, Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, haven’t found much room to operate.

Barkov and Tkachuk have combined for one assist, as the former is still searching for his point of the series.

Could the benefit of playing at home and having last change help free up Florida’s best players? Maybe, but I’d prefer backing players like McDavid and Draisaitl, who are proven to be matchup-proof.

Key stat: Edmonton has won six of its last seven road games, including two series-clinching victories.

Stanley Cup Final Game 3 pick

Bouchard to score a goal (+333): I don’t typically bet on defencemen to score, but Bouchard’s performance in the Stanley Cup Final has been otherworldly.

The rearguard is peppering Sergei Bobrovsky as the Panthers dedicate more attention to the net front than the points. Bouchard leads the series with 15 shots through two games.

The star defenceman was rewarded for his efforts with his first goal of the series in Game 2.

Bouchard has been heavily involved offensively in the Cup Final, as his four points are tied for second among all skaters. He’s a great pick to score a goal at this price.

Oilers vs. Panthers best bets made at 12:35 p.m. ET 06/08/2025.

Oilers vs. Panthers Stanley Cup Final best bets Game 3: Pick Edmonton to win, Bouchard to score

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers head south in an even Stanley Cup Final.

The pregame narrative: Hockey fans have been treated to an absolute classic series thus far. Two overtime games have revealed just how evenly matched these squads are. Florida fired back in Game 2, but who will break ahead in Game 3?

Check out my Oilers vs. Panthers best bets for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, featuring Evan Bouchard and Brad Marchand.

Oilers vs. Panthers best bets

Best Bet: Oilers moneyline (+120)

There’s not much that separates Edmonton and Florida through two games.

The goals are even (8-8) with overtime victories going to either side, but the advanced numbers do an even better job of highlighting the stalemate.

Category	Edmonton	Florida
Expected Goals	7.03	7.02
High-danger chances	31	27
Shot attempts percentage	48.6%	51.4%

There’s really not much of an edge either team can point to in this series.

The reason why I’m picking Edmonton, however, has to do with the performance of each team’s star players.

The Oilers’ top talents have been excellent through the first two games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have combined for nine points. The Panthers’ best players, Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, haven’t found much room to operate.

Barkov and Tkachuk have combined for one assist, as the former is still searching for his point of the series.

Could the benefit of playing at home and having last change help free up Florida’s best players? Maybe, but I’d prefer backing players like McDavid and Draisaitl, who are proven to be matchup-proof.

Key stat: Edmonton has won six of its last seven road games, including two series-clinching victories.

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Stanley Cup Final Game 3 picks

Marchand to score 1+ points (-112): This price seems too good to ignore.

Marchand has been Florida’s best forward. The ex-Boston Bruins captain has three goals in this series, including the Game 2 overtime winner.

He’s making things happen every time he steps on the ice. Marchand is the only player in the series with a goal at all three strengths.

None of this production is happening by chance, either, as the pesky winger leads all Panthers players in shots on goal (10).

Marchand is tied for second on the Panthers in playoff points (17), and he’s a great pick to find the score sheet at this price.

Bouchard to score a goal (+400): I don’t typically bet on defencemen to score, but Bouchard’s performance in the Stanley Cup Final has been otherworldly.

The rearguard is peppering Sergei Bobrovsky as the Panthers dedicate more attention to the net front than the points. Bouchard leads the series with 15 shots through two games.

The star defenceman was rewarded for his efforts with his first goal of the series in Game 2.

Bouchard has been heavily involved offensively in the Cup Final, as his four points are tied for second among all skaters. He’s a great pick to score a goal at this price.

Oilers vs. Panthers best bets made at 12:35 p.m. ET 06/08/2025.

Blue Jays vs. Twins SGP predictions June 8: Bet on Springer and the over in +300 ticket

The Toronto Blue Jays can break out the brooms and earn a series sweep over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.

The pregame narrative: Toronto is now the pacesetter in the early AL wild-card race after back-to-back wins against Minnesota. The pitching matchup favours the Twins in this contest, but the Blue Jays’ bats continue to be the ultimate equalizer.

A spread pick and a George Springer prop are featured in my +300 SGP Blue Jays vs. Twins predictions for June 8.

Blue Jays vs. Twins predictions

SGP: Blue Jays +1.5 | Over 7.5 runs | Springer to have 1+ hits (+300)

Blue Jays +1.5 (-157): Toronto is conceding the pitching matchup in this contest, there’s no doubt about that.

Joe Ryan takes the mound for Minnesota, and he has been very good. He combines a 2.91 ERA with a 3.48 FIP and boasts a 6-2 record on the season.

But winning by this margin isn’t something Minnesota has done frequently when Ryan pitches. The Twins are just 7-5 straight up and 5-7 against this run line on days when he’s thrown.

Minnesota is only 11-15 as a home run-line favourite this season. Toronto, meanwhile, is 16-9 as an away run-line underdog.

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MLB SGP legs

Over 7.5 runs (-143): Part of the reason why I like Toronto has to do with Ryan’s recent results.

The Twins pitcher has been subpar over his last three outings. Ryan has a 4.50 ERA to go with a 4.76 FIP during this stretch.

Toronto counters with Bowden Francis, and he has struggled mightily this season. The righty pairs a 5.84 ERA with a 6.47 FIP. His most recent outing was especially rough, as he allowed six earned runs in a losing effort to the Philadelphia Phillies.

Toronto’s bats are too hot to fade right now, too. The Blue Jays have scored five-plus runs in seven of their last nine games.

Two pitchers not in form and a surging offence are enough for me to bet the over.

Springer to have 1+ hits (-136): I endorse placing a solo wager on this prop, but it also works perfectly fine as part of a same-game parlay.

Springer has been on a roll lately. He’s slashing .281/.368/.781 since May 29, registering at least one hit in seven of nine games during this stretch.

He has been seeing the ball very well in this series against the Twins, as he has homered in each of the first two contests.

Springer and Ryan have squared off three times in the past, and Springer is 1-for-3 with a double.

Blue Jays vs. Twins predictions made at 10:35 a.m. ET on 06/08/2025.

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Top CFL Week 1 TD picks: Bet on Elks’ Dunbar Jr. to score

The CFL is back in action, and we’re looking for three players to score a touchdown on Saturday night.

Today’s CFL narrative: The lights are on in football fields across Canada as the CFL returns. Saturday night’s doubleheader has three West Division stalwarts in action. It begins with a clash between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Calgary Stampeders before the Edmonton Elks and BC Lions close the show.

Check out the best CFL Week 1 TD picks, featuring plays on Reggie Begelton, Shemar Bridges and Steven Dunbar.

CFL Week 1 TD picks

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Best Bet: Dunbar anytime TD (+200)

These are pretty juicy odds, and there’s plenty of reason to back Dunbar in this matchup.

The talented receiver is back in green and gold after spending a season with the Tiger-Cats.

Dunbar is coming back on a high note after a very strong 2024 campaign. He recorded career-bests in:

Receptions (75)
Receiving yards (1,159)
Yards after catch (450)

It marked the second time in his career that he totalled over 1,000 receiving yards.

His 2023 season with the Elks was his worst statistically speaking for receiving yards and receptions, but he did have a nose for the end zone.

Dunbar finished the campaign with five touchdowns on just 64 targets, representing the best TD percentage of his career (7.8%).

Edmonton enters this game as a 5.5-point underdog, which suggests that it’ll likely have to throw the ball often against BC.

If that’s the case, I expect Dunbar to be a huge part of the Elks’ offensive attack and like him to find pay dirt.

Key stat: Dunbar was the only CFL receiver to have two-plus games with 150 receiving yards last season.

Quick picks

Begelton anytime TD (+115): Begelton’s consistency for the Stampeders was rewarded this offseason with a two-year extension.

Beggelton eclipsed 1,100 receiving yards for a second consecutive campaign, setting a new career high with 1,150 receiving yards. He finished fifth in the CFL in that category.

The projected total for Calgary’s game against Hamilton is 52.5 points, which is a strong indicator that there should be plenty of scoring.

The standout receiver will likely pace the Stampeders in receiving yards once again, and I expect him to be very busy against the Tiger-Cats.

Bridges anytime TD (+150): Chemistry is key early in the CFL season, and that’s why I’m looking for Bridges to deliver.

Hamilton made some major changes to its receiving room. The squad let Dunbar walk and brought in Kenny Lawler to replace him.

While Lawler has a proven track record as a producer in the CFL, it may take him some time to develop chemistry with Bo Levi Mitchell.

Bridges is returning and was a proven target for the veteran quarterback in 2024.

The receiver finished last year’s campaign with 83 receptions for 933 receiving yards.

With the over/under being as high as it is for this contest (52.5), it makes sense to key in on Bridges as a quality option to score.

It makes even more sense when you consider that Lawler’s odds of finding pay dirt are significantly shorter (-121).

CFL picks made at 2:55 p.m. ET on 06/07/2025.

Sinner vs. Alcaraz French Open final odds and best bet: Pick the Spaniard to win at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet for a must-see French Open final between the two best in the game.

Today’s French Open narrative: La Coupe des Mousquetaires is on the line in a highly anticipated winner-takes-all contest. Sinner aims for revenge after losing at home in the Italian Open final, while Alcaraz looks to continue padding his already impressive resume.

Check out our Sinner vs. Alcaraz odds and my best bet for the June 8 men’s final.

Sinner vs. Alcaraz odds

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Sinner vs. Alcaraz markets	Betting odds
Sinner to win	-112
Alcaraz to win	-112
Sinner -1.5 sets	+160
Alcaraz -1.5 sets	+175
Sinner -1.5 games	+105
Alcaraz -1.5 games	+115
Over 40.5 games	-118
Under 40.5 games	-118

French Open odds as of 3:03 p.m. on 06/07/2025.

Best men’s final tennis pick

Best Bet: Alcaraz to win (-103)

Betting Alcaraz as a slight underdog is something I will gladly do at any opportunity.

The Spaniard is having a truly incredible clay-court season. Alcaraz is an otherworldly 21-1 on clay this year, a record that includes a victory over Sinner at Rome.

Sinner has bounced back exceedingly well since his straight-sets loss in the Italian Open final. He has won all six of his French Open matches in straight sets, including his semifinal contest against tennis legend Novak Djokovic.

Figuring out Alcaraz, however, has been a difficult challenge for Sinner. The Italian has won just four of their 12 head-to-head showdowns, and none of the last four between the two.

Alcaraz’s return skills on clay make him the best on this surface. Here’s how he ranks in several key categories across the last 52 weeks on clay:

1st in return games won percentage (39.4%)

2nd in second serve return points won percentage (57.3%)

2nd in first serve return points won percentage (38.7%)

He’s also been sensational in his career at Roland Garros. Aside from being the defending champ, he’s an excellent 18-3 lifetime at the tournament.

A concern I had for Sinner in his Italian Open final was how he would be able to physically hold up against an extremely fit Alcaraz after coming back from suspension. In that match, Alcaraz pushed Sinner to the limit in the first set, and the latter had nothing more to give.

Fast forward to the French Open final, and Sinner still hasn’t played a match longer than three sets.

Alcaraz will likely take Sinner into deep waters once again. I’m still skeptical of his chances of holding up against the game’s very best.

Back Alcaraz as a slight underdog at Roland Garros.

Key stat: Alcaraz is 2-1 against Sinner at Grand Slam events, including a five-set victory at the 2024 French Open.

French Open predictions made at 3:03 p.m. on 06/07/2025.

Sinner vs. Alcaraz French Open final odds and best bet: Pick the Spaniard to win at Roland Garros

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet for a must-see French Open final between the two best in the game.

Today’s French Open narrative: La Coupe des Mousquetaires is on the line in a highly anticipated winner-takes-all contest. Sinner aims for revenge after losing at home in the Italian Open final, while Alcaraz looks to continue padding his already impressive resume.

Check out our Sinner vs. Alcaraz odds and my best bet for the June 8 men’s final.

Sinner vs. Alcaraz odds

Go to full French Open betting markets.

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Sinner vs. Alcaraz markets	Betting odds
Sinner to win	-109
Alcaraz to win	-103
Sinner -1.5 sets	+195
Alcaraz -1.5 sets	+180
Sinner -1.5 games	+112
Alcaraz -1.5 games	+120
Over 40.5 games	-108
Under 40.5 games	-108

French Open odds as of 12:19 p.m. on 06/07/2025.

Best men’s final tennis pick

Best Bet: Alcaraz to win (-103)

Betting Alcaraz as a slight underdog is something I will gladly do at any opportunity.

The Spaniard is having a truly incredible clay-court season. Alcaraz is an otherworldly 21-1 on clay this year, a record that includes a victory over Sinner at Rome.

Sinner has bounced back exceedingly well since his straight-sets loss in the Italian Open final. He has won all six of his French Open matches in straight sets, including his semifinal contest against tennis legend Novak Djokovic.

Figuring out Alcaraz, however, has been a difficult challenge for Sinner. The Italian has won just four of their 12 head-to-head showdowns, and none of the last four between the two.

Alcaraz’s return skills on clay make him the best on this surface. Here’s how he ranks in several key categories across the last 52 weeks on clay:

1st in return games won percentage (39.4%)

2nd in second serve return points won percentage (57.3%)

2nd in first serve return points won percentage (38.7%)

He’s also been sensational in his career at Roland Garros. Aside from being the defending champ, he’s an excellent 18-3 lifetime at the tournament.

A concern I had for Sinner in his Italian Open final was how he would be able to physically hold up against an extremely fit Alcaraz after coming back from suspension. In that match, Alcaraz pushed Sinner to the limit in the first set, and the latter had nothing more to give.

Fast forward to the French Open final, and Sinner still hasn’t played a match longer than three sets.

Alcaraz will likely take Sinner into deep waters once again. I’m still skeptical of his chances of holding up against the game’s very best.

Back Alcaraz as a slight underdog at Roland Garros.

Key stat: Alcaraz is 2-1 against Sinner at Grand Slam events, including a five-set victory at the 2024 French Open.

French Open predictions made at 12:51 p.m. on 06/07/2025.

Blue Jays vs. Twins prop picks June 7: Bet on Alejandro Kirk to stay hot

The Toronto Blue Jays aim to extend their winning ways with another victory over the Minnesota Twins.

The pregame narrative: Toronto’s series-opening win against Minnesota marked its eighth win in nine games. One of the reasons for the team’s success has been the play of Alejandro Kirk, who is surging ahead of this contest.

Check out my Blue Jays picks vs. the Twins for June 7, with a bet on Kirk and opposing starter Chris Paddack.

Blue Jays picks vs. Twins

Best Bet: Kirk over 0.5 RBI (+188)

Toronto’s bats are on an absolute tear, and Kirk is in the middle of it all.

The catcher is batting clean-up for the Blue Jays, and he’s been living up to the job title.

Kirk has six RBI in his last six games, but he hasn’t been delivering with power. His ability to make contact is the reason why he’s been cashing in runs.

The veteran leads all Blue Jays hitters in average (.385) and on-base percentage (.458) across the last 15 days.

Because Kirk isn’t mashing this ball out of the park, he’s reliant on the players in front of him to reach base. Luckily for him, almost everybody is delivering at the plate for Toronto.

Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Addison Barger hit before him, and here are each of their OBPs over the last 15 days:

Player	OBP over the last 15 days
Bichette	.276
Guerrero	.377
Barger	.333

The guys hitting in front of Kirk are largely doing their part to put him in advantageous spots for this prop.

There’s no real reason to fade him or this lineup on Saturday.

Key stat: Kirk has an RBI in five of his last six games.

Quick pick

Paddack over 3.5 strikeouts (-141): There’s a bit of juice to pay on this wager, but I’m willing to do so for a couple of reasons.

Firstly, Paddack is beating this number at a pretty frequent rate. He has four-plus strikeouts in six of his last 10 showings.

Additionally, he is coming off his best punchout performance of the year. Paddack racked up 10 Ks in 8.0 innings against the Seattle Mariners.

Toronto does have the lowest strikeout rate in MLB, averaging just 6.86 per game. There is, however, a significant level of unfamiliarity between the Blue Jays’ bats and Paddack.

Andres Gimenez is the only hitter who has seen Paddack, and he only has three at-bats against the righty.

The lack of reps against Paddack could definitely work in his favour.

Blue Jays picks made at 10:28 a.m. ET on 06/07/2025.