The Philadelphia Phillies face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in a pivotal matchup today as both teams look to improve their standings. Jesús Luzardo will pitch for the Phillies, boasting a solid 3.58 ERA despite a tough outing last week against Milwaukee. On the other hand, Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt brings a slightly higher ERA of 3.80 into the game. The Jays recently evened the series with a narrow win, thanks to Alejandro Kirk's clutch performance in the ninth inning, driving in Vlad Guerrero Jr. with the winning run.

The Phillies have been strong against AL East teams, winning 4 of their last 5 matchups. Betting trends favor the Phillies on the moneyline, while the Blue Jays are seen as a solid pick against the spread at +1.5. Experts suggest looking out for the total runs, projected at 8.0, as both teams have displayed potent offenses, particularly in recent weeks. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on George Springer, although he has struggled lately, going 1-9 in June. Stay tuned for all updates leading to the game and our predictions on the outcomes.