MLB Gambling Online \u2013 Philadelphia Phillies vs. Toronto Blue Jays Preview & Pick<\/strong> Philadelphia Phillies (51-30 through June 29)<\/strong> Roy Halladay remains the best pitcher on the planet. The supremely underrated Cole Hamels has been just as good this season. Cliff Lee<\/a> has become godlike again, throwing three straight complete-game shutouts. Roy Oswalt has been solid when healthy. Heck, even Kyle friggin\u2019 Kendrick has a 3.23 ERA. Is he smoke and mirrors? His 19 strikeouts in 47.1 innings are comically bad.<\/p>\n But he\u2019s somehow eating quality innings when called upon for the odd spot start. He\u2019s only pitched one inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in his career.<\/p>\n Toronto Blue Jays (40-41 through June 29)<\/strong> The Toronto Blue Jays just can\u2019t seem to put all their skills together as they struggle to keep up with the juggernauts of the American League East. Early this season, they (especially Jose Bautista) mashed the ball but couldn\u2019t get any help from their pitchers. Lately, the Jays\u2019 arms have caught fire while their bats have gone cold.<\/p>\n Even the mighty Bautista has been average of late, batting .267 with four homers in June after hitting at least .360 with at least nine homers in April and May.<\/p>\n It\u2019s no wonder Ricky Romero has created tension between the Jays\u2019 pitchers and hitters by complaining about run support. In three of his last four losses, he allowed three earned runs or fewer. [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n He finished June with a 2.50 ERA but went 2-3 for the month.<\/p>\n Under is 13-3-1 in PHI last 17 on astroturf. Romero is just 2-4 in day games but this one should be special at Rogers Centre. It\u2019s Canada Day and the building will be packed. The Jays\u2019 ace doesn\u2019t pick his spots, having tossed games against the Yankees (twice), Rays, Braves and Cardinals this season, so the Phillies shouldn\u2019t scare him too much.<\/p>\n Most of the Phillies\u2019 power also comes from the left side of the plate and the lefty Romero has allowed just three homers to lefties this season.<\/p>\n Kendrick is due to lay an egg, isn\u2019t he? He\u2019s just not that good. He\u2019s traditionally been a homer-prone pitcher and the Jays still have the power to hit them in bunches.<\/p>\n They\u2019re due to break out of their slump.<\/p>\n Look for Bautista and Adam Lind to lead the Blue Jays<\/a> past the Phillies on Canada Day.<\/p>\n
\nDate: <\/strong>Friday, July 1, 2011
\nVenue: <\/strong>Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>CSN, RSN
\nPhiladelphia Phillies at Toronto Blue Jays Betting Lines from BetOnline.com<\/a><\/strong>
\nMoney line: Jays -151<\/strong>
\nOver\/\/Under: 8<\/strong>
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\nKyle Kendrick (4-4, 3.23)<\/p>\n
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\nRicky Romero (7-7, 2.74)<\/p>\nMLB Trends:<\/h3>\n
\nUnder is 12-3-1 in PHI last 16 interleague games.
\nPHI are 14-5 in their last 19 overall.
\nUnder is 12-3 in TOR last 15 overall.
\nUnder is 10-3 in TOR last 13 interleague games.
\nTOR are 3-8 in their last 11 games on astroturf.<\/p>\nMLB pick:<\/strong><\/h3>\n