Phillies vs Blue Jays: Game 1 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks - June 13, 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies are set to begin a three-game interleague series on Friday night, and this is a great matchup. Both teams are currently firmly in the playoff race, and this series will feature some great pitching matchups.
Toronto comes into this series with an overall record of 38-30, while Philadelphia is ahead of them with a record of 39-29. The odds for this game have been set, and it's now time to make some predictions.
Phillies vs. Blue Jays prediction
The Toronto Blue Jays will have Kevin Gausman on the mound in this game, and he has gone 5-4 with a 3.87 ERA so far this season. Gausman continues to be the veteran presence, and he needs to set the tone for Toronto in this series.
George Springer is having a huge season for the Blue Jays as he leads the way with 10 home runs. Toronto will need to do some slugging if they want to find a way to win this game.
Ranger Suarez is going to start for the Philadelphia Phillies and he has gone 4-1 with a 2.70 ERA this season. The Phillies have a rested bullpen, and they will be ready to come in if needed.
Kyle Schwarber is leading the team with 21 home runs this season, but he has a ton of help around him. Philadelphia can do some serious damage at the plate, and that will be the difference in this game.
Prediction: Philadelphia Phillies 5, Toronto Blue Jays 3
Phillies vs. Blue Jays odds
Money Line: Philadelphia Phillies +105, Toronto Blue Jays -125
Run Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+170), Blue Jays +1.5 (-215)
Total Runs: Over 7.5 (-125), Under 7.5 (+105)
Phillies vs. Blue Jays injuries
Philadelphia Phillies injury report:
Brandon Marsh (OF): Day to day (Left elbow soreness)
Bryce Harper (1B): 10-Day IL (Right wrist inflammation)
Aaron Nola (RHP): 15-Day IL (Right ankle sprain)
Toronto Blue Jays injury report:
Nathan Lukes (OF): 7-Day IL (Neck discomfort)
Max Scherzer (RHP): 60-Day IL (Right thumb inflammation)
Nick Sandlin (RHP): 15-Day IL (Right lat strain)
Daulton Varsho (OF): TBD (Left hamstring strain)
Anthony Santander (OF): 10-Day IL (Left shoulder inflammation)
Yimi Garcia (RHP): TBD (Right shoulder impingement)
Ryan Burr (RHP): 60-Day IL (Right shoulder inflammation)
Alek Manoah (RHP): 60-Day IL (Right UCL surgery)
Phillies vs. Blue Jays picks
This should be a great interleague series, but focusing on the Philadelphia Phillies when making picks is the way to go in this matchup.
Money Line: Philadelphia Phillies -125
Run Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+170)
Total Runs: Over 7.5 (-125)