New York Mets Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays host New York on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 35-32 mark against the 36-31 Mets in MLB betting odds action at Rogers Centre.

For the Toronto Blue Jays, R.A. Dickey gets the ball, charged with keeping the New York Mets hitters off the base paths. He'll face Bartolo Colon, 9-4 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Toronto Blue Jays were listed as -151 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 9 earlier at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 6.6-3.5 result in favor of the Blue Jays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Toronto Blue Jays bring a 35-32 record to the battle against the 36-31 Mets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs New York injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 1-ranked Toronto Blue Jays and the No. 20-rated New York Mets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Toronto owns the No. 6 ranking for hits at 9.06 per game. By contrast, the New York Mets are rated No. 25 in the same category at 8.03 per game.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Toronto has the No. 21-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Mets own the No. 7 mark in runs allowed.