Braves vs Blue Jays Picks and Prediction – 4/16/2025

The Wednesday MLB schedule will get underway with a matinee between the Atlanta Braves and the Toronto Blue Jays from the Rogers Centre. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Braves (5-12) have dropped ten of their first 12 road games and are stuck in the NL East Division basement. Last night, home runs from Atlanta 3B Austin Riley and 1B Matt Olson were not enough during a 6-3 road loss against Toronto.

Twenty-six year old righty Spencer Strider will make his season debut for the Braves in this game. Strider, who underwent season ending elbow surgery last year, struck out 13 batters across five plus frames in his previous rehab start. 

The Toronto Blue Jays have won six of their first nine home games and trail New York by a half-game for the top spot in the AL East Division. On Tuesday, DH Anthony Santander staked Toronto to a 6-1 lead with a three-run blast. SP Kevin Gausman (2-1) allowed two runs in six innings to earn the win for the Blue Jays, who improved to 10-8 overall. 

Thirty-six year old righty Chris Bassitt (1-0 0.98 ERA) continues to keep hitters off balance with an array of pitchers. Through 18 plus innings, Bassitt has not allowed a home run and fanned 21 batters while posting a sparkling 0.98 WHIP.

Atlanta OF Ronald Acuna Jr. (knee) is expected to be cleared for lateral movement drills soon and hopes to make his season debut next month. Through 17 games, Atlanta ranks 19th in OPS and 25th in runs scored. For the regular season, Toronto ranks 4th in OPS and 14th in runs scored. Take the Braves to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 6-2.