Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

A series opener between the Toronto Blue Jays (26-29) and Pittsburgh Pirates (26-30) is scheduled for Saturday at 3:07 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. The favored Blue Jays (-163 on the moneyline to win) host the Pirates (+137). The Toronto Blue Jays will hand the ball to Yusei Kikuchi (2-4, 3.25 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Mitch Keller (6-3, 3.59 ERA). The Blue Jays won 3-1 over the White Sox Saturday in their most recent game.