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Blue Jays vs. Brewers prediction: Why Milwaukee is favored to win Thursday's MLB matchup [4/16/2026]
Get Toronto Blue Jays vs Milwaukee Brewers predictions for MLB Thursday.

The Milwaukee Brewers will square off with the Toronto Blue Jays, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at American Family Field on Thursday, starting at 1:40 PM ET.
The Brewers will have Brandon Sproat (0-1, 10.45 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Blue Jays are going with Patrick Corbin (0-0, 9.00 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Brewers a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Blue Jays.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Blue Jays vs. Brewers matchup, including best bets and picks.
Blue Jays vs. Brewers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Blue Jays and Brewers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Brewers a 54% chance of beating the Blue Jays.
According to our model, the Blue Jays (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Blue Jays vs. Brewers odds [4/16/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jays | Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-194) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -125 |
| Total | o8.5 (-102) | u8.5 (-104) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jays vs. Brewers picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Brewers -1.5 | +170 |
| Moneyline | Brewers | -125 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Blue Jays vs. Brewers game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB matchup between the Brewers and Blue Jays at American Family Field is scheduled to commence at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: American Family Field
Conclusion
We predict the Brewers, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jays in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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