MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs Toronto Blue Jays (August 8, 2026)
The Toronto Blue Jays (55-62) face the Philadelphia Phillies (62-55) at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday at 6:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Max Scherzer is the probable pitcher for the Blue Jays, while Aaron Nola is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -162, while the Blue Jays are at +134. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Blue Jays (-155) have a 57-60 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (+128) hold a record of 48-69.
- The Blue Jays have a 57-56-4 O/U record this season (meaning 57 games have gone over the total runs line, 56 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 50-60-7 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Blue Jays are averaging 3.9 runs per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging +0.5 more at 4.4 runs (17th).
- In the field, the Blue Jays are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (16th in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (13th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Blue Jays are at .242 (ranking 19th in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .238 (21st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 145 (T8th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have managed 112 (T28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Blue Jays have recorded 436 RBIs to rank 30th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 499 RBIs to rank T14th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Phillies have an earned run average of 4.20 this season (19th in the Majors), while The Blue Jays have an ERA of 4.02 (11th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Blue Jays have recorded 1031 this season, ranking 9th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 1st for total strikeouts, recording 1140.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .251 against the Phillies this season (22nd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Blue Jays' opponents are at .241 (14th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 21-34-62 | 11-19-29 | 10-15-33 | 15-21-30 | 6-13-32 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
| Phillies | 33-26-58 | 22-12-26 | 11-14-32 | 28-18-40 | 5-8-18 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Blue Jays are +124 to lead after three innings, while the Phillies are -160.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 38-50-29 | 19-25-15 | 19-25-14 | 25-25-16 | 13-25-13 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Phillies | 51-42-24 | 30-19-11 | 21-23-13 | 42-29-15 | 9-13-9 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +115 and the YRFI is paying -150.
- The NRFI is 59-58 in Blue Jays games this season. The Phillies have a 55-62 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Blue Jays recorded an upset 5-4 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park yesterday. Josh Smith dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and an RBI. That result snapped the Phillies' three-game winning streak against the Blue Jays at Citizens Bank Park.
