New York Mets vs Toronto Blue Jays: Picks, Predictions and Props - 6/29/2026 

By: Devin Erickson-Sheehy Published 06/29/2026, 10:35 AM ET
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An intriguing interleague battle is set to unfold at Rogers Centre on June 29, 2026, as the Toronto Blue Jays host the New York Mets in a matchup featuring a veteran left-hander and a rising young arm. This preview breaks down the pitching matchup, analyzes the best available odds, and delivers our top betting picks and player props for tonight's action.

Best Available Odds for Mets vs Blue Jays

  • Best Moneyline Odds: New York Mets (+110) | Toronto Blue Jays (-125)
  • Best Spread Odds: New York Mets +1.0 (-137) | Toronto Blue Jays -1.0 (+110)
  • Best Total Odds: Over 8.5 (-102) | Under 8.5 (-114)

Game Info

  • Date: June 29, 2026
  • Time: 7:07 PM EDT
  • Location: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Canada

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The Toronto Blue Jays return home looking to establish dominance behind their young right-hander, while the visiting New York Mets counter with experienced southpaw Sean Manaea. Both teams are dealing with notable absences, as the Mets are without Marcus Semien (10-Day IL) and Luis Robert Jr. (60-Day IL), while the Blue Jays continue to navigate injuries to key players like Max Scherzer and Anthony Santander. With both lineups slightly depleted, pitching and execution in tight spots will dictate the outcome of this series opener.

Starting Pitchers and Pitching Matchup

The Mets send left-hander Sean Manaea to the mound. Manaea has put together a solid campaign, posting a 1.82 ERA over 17 starts. Against the current Blue Jays roster, Manaea has a career 27.1% strikeout rate over 85 plate appearances. However, some Toronto hitters have found success against him; George Springer is batting .317 (13-for-46) with a home run, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has three hits in six career plate appearances against the veteran southpaw.The Blue Jays counter with right-hander Trey Yesavage. Yesavage has never faced any batters on the current Mets roster, giving him the element of surprise in this matchup. He has shown flashes of brilliance but has struggled with deep outings, averaging 5.27 strikeouts per game over his 11 starts this season.

Game Thesis: We expect a highly competitive, low-scoring battle dominated by the starting pitchers early on. The Blue Jays should edge out a narrow victory at home due to Manaea's familiar history against key Toronto bats, while Yesavage's unfamiliarity keeps the Mets' bats quiet. This points toward a close, one-run game that stays under the total.

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Best Bet - Moneyline Pick: Toronto Blue Jays (-125)

The Toronto Blue Jays are the pick to win this game on the moneyline. Playing at Rogers Centre gives them a distinct advantage, especially with Sean Manaea having a history of giving up hits to key Toronto hitters like George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. With an implied probability of 55.56% at -125, the Blue Jays represent the strongest value on the board to secure a close victory.

Spread Pick: New York Mets +1.0 (-137)

Consistent with our thesis of a tight, one-run game, the Mets at +1.0 on the spread is the logical play. Sean Manaea has been highly effective this season, keeping opponents to a low run count in the majority of his starts. Even if the Blue Jays secure the victory, the Mets have the pitching depth to keep this game within a single run, making the +1.0 spread a very strong safety net.

Total Pick: Under 8.5 (-114)

With two capable starting pitchers on the mound and several key offensive weapons sidelined on both rosters, the Under 8.5 is the clear choice. Manaea has gone under his earned runs line of 2.5 in 14 of his 17 starts this season, while Yesavage has shown the ability to suppress hard contact. Expect a quiet night for both offenses in a classic pitcher's duel.

Top Player Prop Picks for Mets vs Blue Jays

Bo Bichette Over 0.5 Hits (-230): Bichette has been incredibly consistent at the plate, recording at least one hit in each of his last 5 games and in 80% of his last 10 games.

Andrés Giménez Over 0.5 Hits (-148): Giménez has hit this over in 60% of his last 5 games and 70% of his last 10 games.

Nathan Lukes Over 0.5 Hits (-150): Lukes has been a reliable spark plug for the Blue Jays, hitting this over in 80% of his last 5 games and 73.33% of his last 15 games.

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