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**Summary:**

The Toronto Blue Jays (60-42) and Detroit Tigers (60-43), both leading their respective AL divisions, are set to face off in a four-game series in Detroit starting Thursday night. The Tigers are slight favorites, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs. Pitching matchups feature Detroit’s Reese Olson (4-3, 2.71 ERA) against Toronto’s Eric Lauer (5-2, 2.80 ERA). SportsLine’s computer model is leaning towards the Over and has a strong money line pick.

**News Article:**

**AL Division Leaders Clash: Blue Jays Visit Tigers for Four-Game Series**

DETROIT – A showdown of American League division leaders is on tap as the Toronto Blue Jays visit the Detroit Tigers for a four-game series starting Thursday night at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.

The Blue Jays (60-42), fresh off a win against the New York Yankees, lead the AL East and will look to improve their road record. The Tigers (60-43), who dropped their last game to the Pittsburgh Pirates, hold the top spot in the AL Central and boast a strong home record.

Detroit is favored in the opening game, with odds makers listing them as -136 on the money line. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5. Toronto’s Bo Bichette is a +150 to record 2+ hits, while Detroit’s Spencer Torkelson is +300 to hit a home run.

The pitching matchup features right-hander Reese Olson (4-3, 2.71 ERA) for the Tigers. Olson has a strong track record against Toronto, posting a 0.55 ERA in four career games. Lefty Eric Lauer (5-2, 2.80 ERA) will take the mound for the Blue Jays.

SportsLine’s computer model is leaning towards the Over and says one side of the money line has all the value. Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.

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