Prop Bets: Toronto Blue Jays VS Pittsburgh Pirates 2025-08-19
The Toronto Blue Jays are about to make the Pittsburgh Pirates feel like they’ve been handed a 10-page math test with a 2-minute time limit. With Kevin Gausman on the mound (2.96 ERA in his last eight starts) and the Pirates’ offense ranking dead last in MLB in runs and OPS, this game is shaping up to be a snoozefest with a side of "did that actually happen?"
The Verdict:
The Blue Jays (-150) are the obvious choice here. Gausman’s ERA since May? A tidy 2.96. The Pirates’ offense? A tidy nothing. They’ve scored seven or fewer runs in 16 of Paul Skenes’ last 25 starts. If you want to bet, take the UNDER 8.5 runs (-110). It’s like watching a chess match where one player forgets how to move the queen.
Prop Bets to Consider:
- Bo Bichette Over 0.5 doubles (+240): He’s a doubles machine. Even a broken clock is right twice a day, and Bichette isn’t broken.
- George Springer Under 0.5 hits (-330): Springer’s been hot lately, but facing Gausman? It’s like bringing a spoon to a sword fight.
- Skenes’ Strikeouts Under 5.5 (-110): He’s a Cy Young candidate, sure, but the Jays’ lineup is a bunch of "I’ll have the small fry."
Why It’s Hilarious:
Imagine the Pirates’ offense: they’re so bad, they’ve made the New York Mets look like the Yankees. And Gausman? He’s out here pitching like he’s got a spreadsheet open in his head titled “How to Bore Fans to Death.” This game might not be a thriller, but it’s a sure thing.
Final Score Prediction: Toronto 3, Pittsburgh 1. Because even a broken clock… well, you get it.
Created: Aug. 19, 2025, 12:10 p.m. GMT