Toronto Blue Jays vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction, Odds & Preview – MLB Game on September 2, 2025

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays (79-59, first in the AL East) are set to take on the Cincinnati Reds (70-68, third in the NL Central) at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT. This marks the second meeting between these two teams this season.

Pitching Matchup

Jose Berrios (9-5, 3.95 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 129 strikeouts) is scheduled to start for the Blue Jays, while Nick Lodolo (8-7, 3.22 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 130 strikeouts) will take the mound for the Reds.

Sportsbooks have the Reds as slight favorites at -114, with the Blue Jays close behind at -105. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5.

Weather

At Great American Ball Park today, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 80°F, minimal chance of precipitation, and light winds out of the southwest at 6-10 mph, making for ideal baseball weather.

Team Trends

Cincinnati Reds Outlook

The Reds enter this matchup with a 70-68 overall record, including a 38-31 mark at home. Cincinnati sports a .247 team batting average, ranking ninth in the National League.

Toronto Blue Jays Profile

The Blue Jays hold a 79-59 overall record and are 34-35 in away games. Toronto’s offense is fueled by 164 home runs on the season—placing them eighth in the American League.

Top Performers

Reds

Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with 28 doubles, seven triples, and 19 home runs while maintaining a .272 batting average. Austin Hays has contributed 10 hits in his last 36 at-bats, including two doubles and two home runs over his previous 10 games.

Blue Jays

George Springer has posted 20 doubles, one triple, 24 home runs, and 68 RBIs for Toronto. Daulton Varsho has been productive recently, going 6-for-35 with two doubles and three home runs in his last 10 games.

Recent Performance

Reds (Last 10 Games)

Record: 3-7; Batting Average: .235; Team ERA: 4.60; Outscored by 19 runs.

Blue Jays (Last 10 Games)

Record: 5-5; Batting Average: .273; Team ERA: 4.74; Outscored opponents by two runs.

Injury Report

Cincinnati Reds

Graham Ashcraft (15-Day IL, forearm), Ian Gibaut (60-Day IL, shoulder), Tyler Stephenson (10-Day IL, thumb), Chase Burns (15-Day IL, elbow), Wade Miley (60-Day IL, flexor), Rhett Lowder (60-Day IL, forearm), Carson Spiers (60-Day IL, shoulder), Tyler Callihan (60-Day IL, forearm), Brandon Williamson (60-Day IL, elbow), Julian Aguiar (60-Day IL, elbow)

Toronto Blue Jays

Nick Sandlin (60-Day IL, elbow), Yimi Garcia (60-Day IL, ankle), Bowden Francis (60-Day IL, shoulder), Ryan Burr (60-Day IL, shoulder), Anthony Santander (60-Day IL, shoulder), Alek Manoah (60-Day IL, elbow), Angel Bastardo (60-Day IL, elbow)

In summary

The Toronto Blue Jays and Cincinnati Reds square off in a key late-season matchup, with both teams aiming to solidify their postseason hopes. Fans can expect a compelling contest between two strong starting pitchers, backed by power hitters on both sides. With gorgeous weather and postseason implications, this game is set to be an exciting battle at Great American Ball Park.

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