Toronto Blue Jays vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/16

MLB game preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will visit the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. This game is part of the MLB regular season. The Blue Jays hold a record of 7-10 and sit in fourth place in the AL East division.

The Brewers have a record of 9-8, placing them fourth in the NL Central division. The game will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 1:40 PM. Fans can watch the game on SNET.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost their most recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 2-1. Despite the loss, Dylan Cease pitched well, going six innings and allowing no earned runs.

In the game prior, the Blue Jays secured a 9-7 victory over the Brewers. They managed 13 hits, with Daulton Varsho and Andrés Giménez each hitting home runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also contributed with two hits and two RBIs.

Throughout the season, the Blue Jays have shown strength in hitting. Their team batting average sits at .244, ranking ninth in the league. However, their pitching has struggled, with an ERA of 4.60, placing them 25th overall.

Blue Jays vs Brewers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Milwaukee Brewers
  • Venue: American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI
  • Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Blue Jays +106, Brewers -127

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off a tight win against the Toronto Blue Jays. They managed a 2-1 victory on April 15, 2026. Chad Patrick’s strong pitching performance was key, as he allowed only one earned run over six and two-thirds innings.

In recent games, the Brewers have had mixed results. They lost to the Blue Jays 9-7 on April 14 and to the Nationals 8-6 on April 12. Despite these losses, players like Jake Bauers and Brice Turang have been consistent in their hitting.

The Brewers’ team stats show some strengths and weaknesses. They rank 6th in on-base percentage but are 13th in slugging percentage. With Brandon Sproat starting the next game, the Brewers will look to improve on his high ERA and WHIP.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers are favored at -127 on the moneyline against the Blue Jays, who are at +106. The Brewers have a stronger on-base percentage and fewer strikeouts, which could give them an edge. The Brewers’ pitching also has a better earned run average, so the pick is for the Brewers to win with a projected score of Brewers 5, Blue Jays 3.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have pitching staffs that rank in the middle of the league for earned run average. Given the projected score and the teams’ offensive stats, the recommendation is to take the under 8.5 runs. The projected total score is 8 runs, which supports this pick.