The Toronto Blue Jays host the Kansas City Royals on August 25, 2026. First pitch from Rogers Centre is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on ROYL.
The Blue Jays are favored by -126 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Royals are +116 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Royals vs Blue Jays prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Royals vs Blue Jays Prediction
- Royals vs Blue Jays Pick: Vinnie Pasquantino Home Run (+460)
My Royals vs Blue Jays best bet is on Vinnie Pasquantino to hit a homer. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Royals vs Blue Jays Odds
| Royals Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -200 | 8.5 -120o / -102u | +116 |
| Blue Jays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +164 | 8.5 -120o / -102u | -126 |
- Royals vs Blue Jays moneyline: Royals +116, Blue Jays -126
- Royals vs Blue Jays over/under: 8.5 (-120o / -102u)
- Royals vs Blue Jays spread: Royals +1.5 (-200), Blue Jays -1.5 (+164)
Royals vs Blue Jays Probable Pitchers
| Seth Lugo (RHP, KC) | Stat | Max Scherzer (RHP, TOR) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-7 | W-L | 1-6 |
| 1.9 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.5 |
| 4.71 / 5.16 | ERA / xERA | 7.40 / 6.19 |
| 4.08 / 4.45 | FIP / xFIP | 6.53 / 5.58 |
| 10.5 | K-BB% | 5.9 |
| 40.3 | GB% | 35.4 |
| .317 | BABIP | .263 |
| 89 | Stuff+ | 94 |
| 104 | Location+ | 105 |
Royals vs Blue Jays MLB Betting Preview
At this point in his career, Max Scherzer is one of the worst pitchers in the league and one of the best matchups in the league for power.
This season, the Blue Jays veteran has allowed a massive 2.33 HR/9 to lefties and a 2.50 HR/9 to righties.
This ballpark is a big upgrade for power for the Royals, as it ranks in the top 10 for both lefty and righty power.
I have the true odds for Vinnie Pasquantino at around +500, making this a great bet.
Pick: Vinnie Pasquantino Home Run (+460, FanDuel)
