Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds Picks and Predictions, Wednesday, September 3, 2025

By: Mike Fink Published 09/03/2025, 10:22 AM ET
Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds prediction
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The Toronto Blue Jays face the Cincinnati Reds with both teams looking to improve on strong seasons and secure spots in the postseason. The Blue Jays are 79-59 and have the best record in the American League East Division. The Reds have a 70-68 record, and they are only a handful of games back of the final wild card spot in the National League. Who will win this game? Check out our Blue Jays vs Reds prediction!

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Toronto hopes Bieber and the lineup will end series strong

The Blue Jays are having a great season and look to secure the best record in their division. Shane Bieber will start the upcoming game, and he looks to wrap up what’s been a strong season on the mound as he’s allowed only three runs in 11 innings pitched while tossing 15 strikeouts. It’s a small sample size but Bieber is one of the best pitchers in the American League, and if the Blue Jays can get him ready down the stretch, they’ll have a rotation built to win it all.

Bieber has stepped up on the mound, but the lineup has carried the Blue Jays all season, scoring 4.92 runs per game, including 24 runs in the last three games. George Springer is slashing .300/.391/.533 with 24 home runs and 215 total bases while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is slashing .287/.383/.476 with 21 home runs and 245 total bases, but the rest of the lineup has stepped up as well. Davis Schneider is slashing .252/.368/.490 with 10 home runs and 72 total base,s while Bo Bichette and Alejandro Kirk have added 28 home runs and 433 total bases to round out the lineup, making the Blue Jays tough to put away at the plate.

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Reds hope lineup helps out Littell

The Reds are having a great season and look to make a late-season push for the postseason. Zack Littell will start the upcoming game, and he looks to improve on what’s been a rough season on the mound as he’s allowed 67 runs in 161 innings pitched. Moreover, with a .480 expected opponent Slugging Percentage, a 10.0 Barrel Percentage, and a 4.53 expected ERA, opposing pitchers are making hard contact and driving in runs at will against Littell this season.

Littell has struggled, but the lineup has stepped up, scoring 4.46 runs per game. Elly De La Cruz is slashing .272/.341/.455 with 19 home runs and 246 total bases while Austin Hays is slashing .261/.316/.450 with 12 home runs and 143 total bases but the rest of the lineup has stepped up as well. TJ Friedl is slashing .267/.368/.376 with 10 home runs and 184 total bases, while Gavin Lux and Jake Fraley have added 11 home runs and 210 total bases to add depth to the lineup.

Blue Jays (-150) (4 Units)

The Blue Jays are one of the best teams in the American League, and they look to take over this game from the first inning. The Blue Jays, who average 4.92 runs per game, should drive in runs at will with George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the rest of the batting order making contact and putting together strong plate appearances. The Blue Jays should limit the Reds' lineup with Shane Bieber pitching multiple scoreless innings to hand the ball over to the bullpen with the lead. The Blue Jays should win the game with a dominant performance on the road.

Take the Blue Jays money line as road Favorites.

Over 8.5 (5 Units)

Both teams have great lineups that look to make this game a high-scoring one from the first pitch. The Reds, who average 4.46 runs per game, should constantly plate baserunners, with Elly De La Cruz, Austin Hays, and the rest of the batting order making contact and putting together strong plate appearances. The Blue Jays, who have scored 24 runs in their last three games, should run up the score with George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and the rest of the batting order swinging for the fences and crushing pitches to circle the bases at will. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both lineups stepping up.

Take the Over on 8.5 runs.

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