Pittsburgh Pirates vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/23

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Toronto Blue Jays meet for an afternoon game at the Rogers Centre. The Pirates hold a record of 26-25 and are in fifth place in the NL Central. Their recent form shows a 4-6 record over the last ten games and they are coming off a loss.

The Blue Jays have a 24-27 record and stand third in the AL East. They have won their last three games and are 6-4 in the past ten. The game is set to start at 3:07 PM and will be aired on SNET. Weather forecasts indicate moderate rain, but the retractable roof might limit its impact on the game.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had mixed results in their recent games. They won two games against the St. Louis Cardinals but fell to the Toronto Blue Jays. Their offense has shown some strength with players like Nick Gonzales and Brandon Lowe leading the way.

Brandon Lowe has been a key hitter for the Pirates. He has a batting average of .263 with 13 home runs and 32 RBIs. Nick Gonzales also contributes well with a .323 batting average and 21 RBIs.

On the mound, Paul Skenes has been reliable for the Pirates. This season, he holds a 6-3 record with a 2.62 ERA and 63 strikeouts. His performance will be crucial in the upcoming game against the Blue Jays.

Pirates vs Blue Jays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays
  • Venue: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline -153, Blue Jays Moneyline +127

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown solid performances in recent games. They secured a 6-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 22, 2026. Kevin Gausman led the pitching with 6 2/3 innings and eight strikeouts.

In their game on May 21, 2026, the Blue Jays defeated the New York Yankees 2-0. Braydon Fisher pitched 1 1/3 innings without allowing any hits. George Springer contributed with a home run, helping the team to victory.

The Blue Jays hold a batting average of .241, ranking 10th in the league. They have hit 45 home runs and recorded 80 doubles this season. On the pitching side, their team ERA is 3.88, with 469 strikeouts so far.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates have a moneyline of -153, while the Blue Jays are at +127. Given the Pirates’ strong batting average ranked 4th and their on-base percentage ranked 3rd, they are favored to win. The projected score is Pirates 4, Blue Jays 3, so the recommendation is to pick the Pirates to win.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 with the over at -106 and the under at -114. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Pirates having a batting average against ranked 5th. This suggests a low-scoring game, so the recommendation is to take the under 7.5. The projected total score is 7.