The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off back-to-back wins and defeated the Kansas City Royals 5-2 in the opener of a three-game series at Rogers Centre Thursday night. I think we're getting a terrific price on the Royals to bounce back with a win tonight though when they send their newly acquired ace to the hill.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Blue Jays hand the ball to Drew Hutchison (9-2, 5.42) who has struggled in previous meetings with the Royals with nine runs and 12 hits allowed over 12 1/3 innings. He served up two homers over four innings at Seattle his last start while conceding six runs (five earned) on seven hits. The Royals will counter with Johnny Cueto (7-6, 2.62 ERA) who'll make his debut since joining the club from the Reds. "I'm just very happy and very proud to be part of this club," said Cueto who is likely to come out pumped up to the maximum. He last faced Toronto last season when he allowed three runs (one earned) over eight innings and he has the Jays newly acquired Troy Tulowitzki limited to three hits over 13 at bats.

2. Eric Hosmer - The Royals' first baseman is batting .500 in his last 13 games and he's 9-for-17 with two doubles, a homer and six RBIs in his last four.

3. X-Factor - The Royals have won six of their last eight coming off a loss.

Selection: This is a play on the Kansas City Royals (10*)