Giants vs Blue Jays MLB Player Prop Picks (Jul 18)

The San Francisco Giants (52–45) face off against the Toronto Blue Jays (55–41) at Rogers Centre. Justin Verlander (0–7, 4.70 ERA) takes the mound for the Giants, while Toronto counters with Chris Bassitt (9–4, 4.12 ERA). The Blue Jays have surged with a ten‑game win streak and remain atop the AL East, while the Giants aim to stay in contention in the NL West.

• Blue Jays are –145 favorites, with the total set at 8.5 runs and the run line at –1.5.
• Verlander has allowed 5+ hits in 7 of his last 10 starts, while Bassitt has consistently reached 17.5 outs in 5 of 8 recent outings.
• The Under (8.5) has hit in 11 of Bassitt’s starts this season, reflecting his ability to limit runs.

San Francisco Player Prop Pick: Justin Verlander

Age and track record suggest risk in fading Verlander’s contact tendencies. He’s allowed 5+ hits in 7 of his last 10 starts, and with Toronto’s potent offense, the Over on hits allowed provides value.

• Allowed 5+ hits in 7 of last 10 starts.
• Toronto hitters rank top-2 in team batting average and OPS this season.
• The Over on this prop is a high-confidence play backed by model projections.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Pick: Chris Bassitt

• Cleared 17.5 outs in 5 of his last 8 starts.
• Toronto’s bullpen usage encourages extended starter outings.
• Giants are averaging just 4 runs per game on the road, limiting Bassitt’s variance.