The pitching matchup might be somewhat close between Toronto's Yusei Kikuchi (2-2, 3.91 ERA) and Kansas City's Brady Singer (2-1, 4.15 ERA), but the Jays' lineup is vastly superior (Teoscar Hernandez is off today but that's still OK) -- especially as Kansas City's Whit Merrifield is slumping and Hunter Dozier remains out of the lineup Wednesday. The Royals, who have been shut out an MLB-best eight times this year, will attempt to avoid being shut out for the entirety of this three-game series, something that has happened to the franchise only twice. Overall, KC has lost 15 of 18 games and is now 20 games under .500 for the first time since the 2019 season.

These two starting pitchers are trending in opposite directions, Kansas City's Brady Singer pitched really well when he was recalled, but he struggled in his last outing. Toronto's Yusei Kikuchi also struggled a bit in his last turn, but he has been very good since the start of May. Neither of the first two games were close, with Toronto posting back-to-back shutouts. That means the Blue Jays have their top bullpen arms rested and ready to pitch if needed. The Royals have now lost eight of their last 10 games, while the Blue Jays have won eight of their last 10. Take the cheap price on Toronto.