Royals vs Blue Jays Predictions, Odds, Start Time: MLB Picks for Friday

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This article contains predictions for an old game.

The Toronto Blue Jays (64-46) and Kansas City Royals (54-55) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Rogers Centre is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSKC.

Continue below for my Royals vs Blue Jays predictions and MLB picks for Friday, August 1, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.

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My Royals vs Blue Jays Prediction

Royals vs Blue Jays pick: Under 8

My Blue Jays vs. Rays best bet is on the under, with the best line currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.


Royals vs Blue Jays Odds, Spread

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Friday, August 1
7:07 p.m. ET
FDSKC
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Royals Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+1.5
+135
8
-110o / -110u
+130
Blue Jays Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-1.5
-160
8
-110o / -110u
-155
Odds via DraftKings. Get up-to-the-minute MLB odds here.
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Royals vs Blue Jays Betting Preview, Predictions

The system titled "Wind Whisper Unders" is built for MLB totals where weather and market signals align quietly but consistently toward the under, which appears to be the case entering tonight's matchup between the Royals and Blue Jays.

It targets regular season games from 2020 through 2025 where the closing total falls between 7 and 10 runs — a middle range that allows for variance but avoids extremes.

This strategy homes in on games with a specific weather profile: wind blowing from left, in from right, or straight in, with speeds between 3 and 15 miles per hour.

Combined with moderate temperatures between 30 and 70, these environmental conditions help suppress deep fly balls without overly skewing the market.

Line movement also plays a role. The total must have dropped by up to 2.5 runs from open to close, signaling steady downward pressure from sharper bettors.

Importantly, the public is not fully behind the under — support remains modest, falling between 1 and 55.

This indicates market resistance and helps ensure the number isn’t over-adjusted.

By aligning downward line moves, cooling weather patterns, and under-the-radar betting splits, the system consistently identifies games where offense is subtly but significantly less likely to break out.

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Evan Abrams / Bet Labs – Wind Whisper Unders
the over/under % is between 1% and 55%
the average wind speed is between 3 and 15 mph
the closing total is between 7 and 10
the game was played during the 2025 or 2024 or 2023 or 2022 or 2021 or 2020 season
the o/u change from open to close is between -2.5 and 0
the temperature is between 30 and 70 degrees
the wind direction is From Left or In or From Right
betting on the Under
the game is played during the Regular season
$12,567
WON
483-321-44
RECORD
60%
WIN%

Pick: Under 8


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