Phillies vs Blue Jays: Game 1 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks

The Philadelphia Phillies are in Toronto on Tuesday night as they face the Blue Jays to begin a three-game series. This is a matchup of two teams trending in opposite directions, but it should make for a great series.

Philadelphia brings a 36-23 record into this game, while Toronto has improved to 31-28 with a nice winning streak. The odds for this game favor the Phillies, and there are some good predictions to make.

Phillies vs. Blue Jays prediction

Kyle Schwarber is leading the Phillies - Source: Imagn

The Philadelphia Phillies need to get their offense going again, but Kyle Schwarber has been terrific all season long. Schwarber leads the team with 19 home runs and 44 RBIs, but he simply can't do it all by himself.

Cristopher Sanchez will make the start for the Phillies in this game, and he has gone 4-1 with a 3.32 ERA so far this season. Philadelphia has gotten good pitching this season, and that trend should continue in this matchup.

Bowden Francis is going to be on the mound for the Blue Jays, and the righthander has gone 2-6 with a 5.04 ERA so far this season. Toronto has been winning games of late, but Francis needs to figure things out.

George Springer is having a big season for the Blue Jays as he has belted eight home runs. Toronto just won't be able to do enough damage on offense in this game to come up with the win.

Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies 5, Toronto Blue Jays 3

Phillies vs. Blue Jays odds

Money Line: Philadelphia Phillies -150, Toronto Blue Jays +125

Run Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+115), Blue Jays +1.5 (-135)

Total Runs: Over 8.5 (-120), Under 8.5 (EVEN)

Phillies vs. Blue Jays injuries

Philadelphia Phillies injury report

Bryce Harper (OF): Day to day (Right elbow contusion)

Aaron Nola (RHP): 15-Day IL (Right ankle sprain)

Toronto Blue Jays injury report

Daulton Varsho (OF): TBD (Left hamstring strain)

Andres Gimenez (INF): 10-Day IL (Right quad strain)

Tyler Heineman (C): 7-Day IL (Concussion)

Max Scherzer (RHP): 60-Day IL (Right thumb inflammatino)

Nick Sandlin (RHP): 15-Day IL (Right lat strain)

Ryan Burr (RHP): 60-Day IL (Right shoulder inflammation)

Yimi Garcia (RHP): TBD (Right shoulder impingement)

Alek Manoah (RHP): Potentially August (Right UCL surgery)

Phillies vs. Blue Jays picks

Focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies when making picks is the strategy to use in Game 1 of this interleague series.

Money Line: Philadelphia Phillies -150

Run Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+115)

Total Runs: Under 8.5 (EVEN)

About the author

Ryan Burks is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda with over 7 years of experience in the field, writing for publications such as Knup Sports. Ryan graduated from Elmhurst College in 2009 with a degree in Communications.

Ryan is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys their storied history and traditions. His favorite sporting moment was when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, breaking a championship drought that dated back to 1908.

His favorite player was Ken Griffey Jr., as Ryan grew up during his prime and he was the coolest player in league history. Greg Maddux also deserves a mention, as he was truly amazing on the mound.

When not working or watching sports, Ryan coaches basketball and baseball, loves fishing, and spends time with his family.

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Phillies vs Blue Jays: Game 1 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks - June 3, 2025