It has been nearly ten years since the teamToronto Blue Jays successfully advanced beyond the first round of theMLB postseason. In their last three playoff appearances, they faced elimination in the AL Wild Card round, losing in two-game sweeps. Nonetheless, bettors placing their bets on the team atOntario sportsbooks seem to have a lot of reasons to feel optimistic about the 2024 season.
Following an 89-73 season where Toronto was defeated in the first round of the playoffs by the Minnesota Twins, it prompts an inquiry into which weekdays proved to be the most favorable for the Jays in 2023. This knowledge could provide insights into the potential outcomes for Canada's MLB team in the upcoming league year, or at the very least see if the patterns from last year continue.
As of Wednesday afternoon, betting analysts fromNorthStar Bets Sportsbook Ontario have assigned Toronto odds of +1800 to capture their first World Series title since 1993. Additionally, forecasts indicate a preseason total of 87.5 wins for the 2024 season.
To identify which weekdays were the most successful for Toronto in 2023,deereplanet.com used Baseball-Reference.com we’ll analyze how the Blue Jays performed on different days throughout the 2023 season.
Blue Jays’ Record By Day (2023)
Which Days Were Best For Jays In 2023?
For the 2024 season,Pinnacle Ontario Sportsbook gives Toronto odds of +404 to win the American League East, placing them behind the New York Yankees (+171) and Baltimore Orioles (+243).
Last season, the most successful day of the week for Toronto was Friday, as they recorded an 18-8 (.692) win-loss ratio. The next notable day was Sunday, with an 18-9 (.667) record.
The only other weekdays where Toronto achieved a .500 record or better were Tuesday (13-12, .520) and Wednesday (13-11, .542). Unfortunately, Monday turned out to be the team’s least favorable day, finishing at 5-9 (.357), which is perhaps fortunate since it typically involves travel, resulting in fewer games on that day.
On the remaining days, Toronto struggled with a losing record on Thursday (9-10, .474) and Saturday (13-14, .481), highlighting the unpredictable nature of success at the highest levels of baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays MVP Odds
Oddsmakers fromBetMGM Ontario Sportsbook lists superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tied for the 10th spot in AL MVP odds, at +2200. He shares this odds line with Mike Trout of the Angels. His teammate, Bo Bichette, is ranked at +3000 for the 2024 MVP award, while outfielder George Springer stands at +15000 with BetMGM.
Ace pitcher Kevin Gausman is in second place for the AL Cy Young award odds with +650, closely following Gerrit Cole of the New York Yankees at +500. Other starting pitchers such as Chris Bassitt (+5000), Jose Berrios (+6600), and Yusei Kikuchi (+8000) are also mentioned.
Toronto has odds of -145 to reach the playoffs in 2024 atDraftKings Ontario Sportsbook , while the odds of missing the playoffs sit at +120. Fans of the Jays are eagerly awaiting the team’s performance, with the AL East squad scheduled to begin Spring Training in Dunedin, Florida, on February 24, against the Philadelphia Phillies. The regular season kicks off on March 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, with their first game at Toronto's Rogers Centre on April 8 facing the Seattle Mariners.
Based on the team's performance throughout 2023, it appears that fans should hope for a turnaround in their Thursday performance as they face off against Tampa Bay, their rivals in the AL East, in their season opener.
