The Toronto Blue Jays (89-64) and Kansas City Royals (76-77) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, is set for 7:40 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Blue Jays vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 2-1

The Blue Jays’ offense went cold on Thursday, getting shut out 4-0 by the Tampa Bay Rays as -120 road favorites. The Under (8.5) hit, with Toronto managing just 4 hits all game and going 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position. SP Chris Bassitt (4 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 3 K) took the loss and remains winless since July 23. Toronto leads the AL East by 3 games over the New York Yankees .

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