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Blue Jays Look to Bounce Back Against Orioles with Gausman on the Mound

The Orioles and Blue Jays are preparing for game two of their series, with veteran righty Charlie Morton set to pitch for the Orioles against Blue Jays' righty Kevin Gausman. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:07 PM EST. Toronto is the betting favorite, opening at -127.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles +114 | Blue Jays -127
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (-200) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 56%.

Baltimore vs Toronto Stats

Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles began their quest for a third straight playoff appearance with a dominant 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, highlighted by newcomer Tyler O'Neill's sixth straight Opening Day home run. The Orioles hit a team Opening Day record six home runs and got strong pitching from starter Zach Eflin. The offense was led by multiple home runs from Adley Rutschman, Cedric Mullins, and Jordan Westburg. Veteran pitcher Charlie Morton will start game two of the series for the Orioles. Despite key injuries to SS Gunnar Henderson and SP Grayson Rodriguez, Baltimore is ranked 4th in offense and 14th in defense with a power ranking of 23.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season as they face off against the Baltimore Orioles on Opening Day. Unfortunately, the Blue Jays started off on the wrong foot, suffering a tough 12-2 loss with Jose Berrios allowing six runs in five innings. Newcomer Andres Gimenez provided a bright spot with a two-run home run in his debut. The Blue Jays will turn to Kevin Gausman in game two of the series, hoping to improve on his slow start in 2024. Gausman finished with a record of 14-11 last season, with 162 hits allowed over 181 innings pitched. The team will be without CF Daulton Varsho and SP Max Scherzer due to injuries. Despite their current ranking of 21, the Blue Jays are focusing on turning things around and improving their offense and defense as they face off against the Orioles.

Gausman Takes the Mound as Blue Jays Aim for First Win Against Orioles

Gausman will take the mound for the Blue Jays in the second game of their series against the Orioles. Despite a slow start last season, Gausman proved himself as a reliable ace for the team. He has shown strength in home games, although his record may not reflect this. Utilizing a combination of splitters and fastballs, he aims to minimize the power hitting that the Orioles displayed in their previous game, where they hit six home runs. The Jays will face veteran pitcher Charlie Morton, who is returning to the American League after playing in Atlanta. At the age of 41, Morton may not have the same strikeout power as in the past, making balls in play crucial for the Jays' offense. Anticipate a strong offensive performance from the Jays, supported by Gausman's pitching, leading to their first win of the season. Betting on Toronto with the money line is a favorable option.

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