MLB Picks Today – Odds and Probable Pitchers for Mariners vs Blue Jays (June 30)
By John Perrotto in MLB Baseball
Updated: May 12, 2022 at 8:33 am EDTPublished:
- See the best bets in baseball for Wednesday, June 30th
- In a matchup of left-handers, the Mariners’ Justus Sheffield faces the Blue Jays’ Steven Matz in Buffalo
- See the odds, trends, and predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays will look to extend their winning streak when they play the Seattle Mariners at 7:07 pm ET Wednesday at Sahlen Field in Buffalo.
The Blue Jays (41-36) made it three wins in a row Tuesday night with a 9-3 victory over the Mariners in the opener of a three-game series. Toronto has also won eight of its last nine games and is a heavy favorite in this game.
The Mariners (41-39) have lost back-to-back games after winning seven of eight and 10 of 12.
In a matchup of left-handers, the Blue Jays’ Steven Matz (7-3, 4.26) faces Justus Sheffield (5-7, 5.69).
Mariners vs Blue Jays Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total at DraftKings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Mariners | +180 | +1.5 (-117) | Over 10.5 (-107) |
| Toronto Blue Jays | -215 | -1.5 (-112) | Under 10.5 (-114) |
Odds as of June 30th.
Sheffield Struggling
Sheffield has lost his last three starts and has a 9.45 ERA during that span. He lasted 4.1 innings in his previous start against the Colorado Rockies last Wednesday, giving up three runs and four hits with five strikeouts and three walks.
Trevor Story just sent one to Edgar's Cantina via a 79-mph, belt-high slider from Justus Sheffield.
This is his fourth straight start with multiple homers. He had one multi-HR game in 21 outings from 2018-20. pic.twitter.com/TgwOFVPX89
— Daniel Kramer (@DKramer_) June 23, 2021
Sheffield has notched just three quality starts in 13 outings this season. The last one came May 15 against Cleveland.
In six starts on the road this season, Sheffield is 1-4 with a 6.39 ERA. His record is 4-4 in eight starts at night, but his ERA is a bloated 6.12.
Sheffield will be making his second career start against the Blue Jays, not factoring in the decision in 2019 when he surrendered three runs in four innings. Toronto second baseman Marcus Semien is 2 for 5 against Sheffield with a home run and four walks.
Semien has hit six home runs in June and shortstop Bo Bichette has posted nine multi-hit games during the month.
Marcus Semien CRUSHED this ball off the pole. 💥#BlueJaysOnSN pic.twitter.com/w9mhfIDTIj
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) June 30, 2021
Catcher Reese McGuire is hitting .500 (17 for 34) in his last 11 games with five doubles and three RBIs. Designated hitter Teoscar Hernandez has gone 19 for 52 (.365) with seven doubles, three home runs, and 13 RBIs in his last 12 games.
The Blue Jays have scored at least five runs in each of their last five games.
Matz Returns to Active Roster
Matz will be activated from the COVID-19 injured list prior to the game. He has been out since June 13 but threw 60 pitches in a live batting-practice session last Thursday.
In his last seven starts, Matz has gone 3-1 with a 3.82 ERA. He beat the Red Sox in Boston the night before being placed on the IL, allowing one run on four hits in 5.2 innings while striking out eight and walking two.
Steven Matz, Wicked 78mph Curveball. 🤢 pic.twitter.com/jeM7WLZrqG
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 12, 2021
Matz has four quality starts this season in 13 games. However, he has only one in his last 10 turns after starting the year with three in a row.
This will be the first time Matz has faced the Mariners in his career and just his second start at Sahlen Field. He took a loss to the Houston Astros on June 6 when he yielded four runs in 4.1 innings. Matz is 4-2 with a 4.94 ERA in nine nighttime starts in 2021.
The Mariners have scored three runs or fewer in four of their last six games. However, shortstop JP Crawford is hitting .343 (35 for 102) in June with 15 runs, nine doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 10 walks, and two stolen bases in 25 games.
Grand salami time in Seattle thanks to J.P. Crawford. #Marinerspic.twitter.com/GawNrjJnNz
— Today in MLB (@Todayin_MLB) June 20, 2021
About Last Night
On Tuesday night, Semien homered and drove in five runs and Bichette hit a three-run homer to lead the Blue Jays.
The Blue Jays had 15 hits — with all nine starters getting at least one. Semien had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning. He also had a two-run double.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr had two hits. The Blue Jays also got two hits apiece from Hernandez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr, and Bichette.
FLOW MY GOODNESS! 😱 pic.twitter.com/xpqMHrqNgP
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) June 30, 2021
Ty France hit a tying three-run homer in the sixth for the Mariners.
Long Time No See
Tuesday night marked the first time the Blue Jays and Mariners met since 2019. The Mariners won the season series 4-2 that year.
Bichette has given the Mariners major problems, notching multiple hits in five of his seven career games against them. He is 12 for 32 (.375) with two doubles, three homers, and seven RBIs.
Look for Bichette and the rest of the Blue Jays lineup to feast on the struggling Sheffield in this one.
The Pick: Blue Jays -1.5 (-112)
Sports Writer
John Perrotto has been covering and writing about sports for various outlets for over 40 years. His work has appeared in the likes of USA TODAY, ESPN.com, SI.com, Forbes.com, The Associated Press, Baseball Digest, and more. John is based out of Beaver Falls, PA.
