Blue Jays vs Pirates Same Game Parlay Picks for MLB (Aug 20th, 2025)

By Bookies.com Staff Aug 20th, 2025 10:01 AM EDT

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Strikeout numbers at PNC Park rarely disappoint, as both the Pirates and Blue Jays have tallied hefty totals lately. Toronto’s Bo Bichette has registered runs in seven of his last ten games on the visitor side, while Tommy Pham keeps finding ways to generate bases during home stretches for Pittsburgh. The atmosphere on August 20th should suit aggressive hitters and pitchers alike. This National League–American League pairing could offer unique value angles for those seeking MLB same game parlay picks today.

Blue Jays vs Pirates Same Game Parlay Picks (Aug 20th, 2025)

This ticket links together Bassitt’s propensity to rack up strikeouts with strong offensive outputs from Pham and Bichette. Each pick leverages favorable matchups—whether it’s swing-and-miss potential or players who frequently reach base and drive in runs. Strikeouts align well with multi-base threats when projecting overall pace.

Pick 1: Player Bases – Bo Bichette Over 1.5 – -110

Bo Bichette remains a constant threat away from Rogers Centre having crossed home plate seven times across his last ten trips outside Toronto; these run-scoring exploits bolster the case for exceeding total bases here because they indicate not only extra-base hit potential but also robust situational hitting even versus unfamiliar bullpens so long as table-setters do their jobs early enough each night.

Pick 2: Player Hits + Runs + RBIs – Tommy Pham Over 1.5 – -110

Tommy Pham regularly exceeds expectations during home appearances, particularly when generating offense through multiple avenues—hits, runs scored or RBIs counted toward combo markets like this one suggest reliability in varied scenarios rather than single-outcome dependency alone; he’s surpassed this threshold six out of eight times at PNC lately indicating comfort level versus visiting pitching staffs such as Toronto's projected arms here.

Pick 3: Player Strikeouts – Chris Bassitt Over 4.5 – -135

Chris Bassitt's strikeout prop is appealing given that both teams averaged over fifteen collective punch-outs across their past four games. Bassitt often thrives against lineups that show higher whiff rates, making this a potentially advantageous spot at PNC Park against Pittsburgh bats known for inconsistency under pressure situations by right-handers like him. Recent lineup trends suggest there are plenty of opportunities per inning, enhancing his chances to eclipse five Ks before exiting.

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