MLB · Wed, Jun 18 · 7:08 PM EST

Arizona Diamondbacks at Toronto Blue Jays

Gary's pick

Toronto Blue Jays ML-108

CONF 74%

Result

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The read

Look, if you want to hand me Eric Lauer with that sparkling ERA (2.37) and WHIP (0.92) at home against a guy like Eduardo Rodriguez—who’s been getting knocked around all year (6.27 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, opponents hitting .302 off him)—I’ll grab it every time. Toronto’s got professional at-bats at the top with Kirk (.310) and Bichette (.270), and Lauer’s control just eats lineups that chase, which Arizona’s power bats are prone to do. This is the kind of spot the sharp money loves: reliable arm, home field, and a price that doesn’t punish you for backing the better starter. If you’ve got the guts, you ride with the Jays here.

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