Prop Bets: Toronto Blue Jays VS Kansas City Royals 2025-09-19

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Kansas City Royals: A Tale of Two Teams (and a Few Prop Bets to Bet On)

The Toronto Blue Jays (-130) are here to flex their .269 batting average and 65.5% winning rate as favorites, while the Kansas City Royals (+110) will try not to embarrass themselves. Let’s break it down like a sports analyst who still thinks “small ball” is a real strategy.

The Pitching Matchup:
Max Scherzer (4.31 ERA, 79 Ks in 79 IP) takes the mound for Toronto, looking to avoid becoming the 5th most overhyped free agent signing of all time. Opposite him, Michael Lorenzen (5.38 ERA, 3.5 K/9) will attempt to not give up a home run to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (30 HRs this season). Scherzer’s got a -123 over 4.5 Ks prop—betting on his dominance is like betting your ex will text you after they’ve already moved on.

Key Hitters to Watch:
- George Springer (-145 over 1.5 RBIs): If he doesn’t hit a moonshot, the Jays’ offense might as well pack it in.
- Bobby Witt Jr. (-125 over 1.5 RBIs): Kansas City’s golden boy needs to do something to justify his $100 million contract.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (-130 over 1.5 HRs): If he goes deep, the game is over. If not? Well, it’s still over, but at least it’ll be boring.

Prop Bets Worth Your Time:
- Scherzer’s Strikeouts: Over 4.5 (-123). He’s a Hall of Famer; this isn’t a prop, it’s a foregone conclusion.
- Witt’s Stolen Bases: Over 0.5 (+280). Let’s all pretend he’s fast enough to make this relevant.
- Over 9 Runs (-110): The Jays score 5.8 R/G; the Royals allow 4.9. Math says “over.” Your gut says “why are we still doing this?”

The Verdict:
Toronto’s .269 BA vs. KC’s 24th-ranked defense? It’s like bringing a flamethrower to a water pistol fight. Take the Blue Jays (-1.5) unless you enjoy watching Lorenzen get shelled. And if you do take the under, at least you’ll get to root for Witt Jr. to hit a walk-off—if he can remember how to swing a bat.

Final Score Prediction: Toronto 5, Kansas City 2. Because even the Royals’ fans know when to quit. 🏆⚾

Created: Sept. 19, 2025, 4:23 p.m. GMT