Oakland Athletics vs
Toronto Blue JaysPredictions & Preview

Toronto Blue Jays Look to Secure Four-Game Sweep Against Oakland Athletics, Betting Favorite in Sunday Matchup

On Sunday afternoon, Major League Baseball action features a matchup between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Athletics, with a record of 23-36, will be facing the 30-28 Blue Jays who are looking to complete a four-game sweep. JP Sears (ERA: 5.18) will be on the mound for the Athletics, while Kevin Gausman (ERA: 3.68) will start for the Blue Jays. Toronto is the betting favorite with an opening line of -180, which has since moved to Toronto -191. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +165 | Blue Jays -191
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-132) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+112)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 66%.

Oakland vs Toronto Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Athletics are struggling with a five-game losing streak and a pitching staff that ranks last in MLB with a high ERA and WHIP. Sunday's starter, JP Sears, has had recent struggles with allowing runs and home runs. Offensively, the team ranks in the middle of the pack but has had trouble consistently producing runs. The team's defense has been average, but the pitching deficiencies have been a major issue. With a young roster and a focus on rebuilding, the Athletics face a tough challenge against a strong Toronto team. A strong performance from Sears and timely hitting will be essential for the team to break their losing streak and avoid a series sweep.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown a significant improvement in their offensive performance, scoring 31 runs in the current series against Sacramento after struggling in a previous series in Texas. Key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and George Springer have been instrumental in this hot streak. On the pitching side, Kevin Gausman has been impressive with a 5-4 record, 3.68 ERA, and 0.94 WHIP. The team's overall pitching staff ranks 19th in ERA at 4.03 and 11th in WHIP at 1.20. Defensively, Toronto has been reliable, providing solid support for their pitchers. With strong momentum and Gausman starting, the Blue Jays have a good chance of completing a series sweep. This win would further solidify their position in the competitive AL East. Despite their current form, the Blue Jays have a power ranking of 9 and are ranked 23rd for offense, averaging 3.95 runs per game, and 16th for defense, giving up an average of 4.20 runs per game. Overall, the Blue Jays have a 29-28 record, and Oakland has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays heavily favored in upcoming matchup against Sacramento, poised for decisive win

The Toronto Blue Jays are strongly favored to win by at least 1.5 runs in the upcoming matchup against Sacramento. Toronto has dominated the series so far, with a significant lead in runs scored and consecutive wins over their opponents. Their offense has flourished, particularly with key players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette finding their form. On the pitching side, Kevin Gausman has been outstanding at home and has a history of success against Sacramento, while opposing pitcher JP Sears has struggled in recent outings. Considering Sacramento's poor performance and Toronto's strong lineup and pitching, a decisive victory by multiple runs is expected in the upcoming game.

Sources: [ 2 ] [ 3 ]