Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Oakland Athletics in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Jays are opting to use their bullpen
Game outlook
The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the Oakland Athletics in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. The Blue Jays are opting to use their bullpen for pitching, while the Athletics will have rookie Mitch Spence on the mound. After Oakland's 2-1 win on Friday and Toronto's 7-0 win on Saturday, Sunday's game is up for grabs. The Blue Jays are slightly favored with an opening line of -124, which has since shifted to Toronto -123. Starting pitchers for the game are TBD for the Blue Jays and Mitch Spence with an ERA of 3.86 for the Athletics.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays -123 | Athletics +110
Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+133) | Athletics +1.5 (-151)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 55%.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are facing a challenging situation with starting pitcher Manoah injured and potentially utilizing Trevor Richards in a bullpen start. Richards has shown promise with a 2.97 ERA and 0.82 WHIP this season. Despite struggles with the bullpen, Yimi Garcia has been a standout performer. The team is in contention for the third wildcard spot but may consider selling next month. Daulton Varsho has been a bright spot for the Blue Jays, leading the team in RBIs and OPS. Overall, the team's offense ranks low, averaging 3.87 runs per game, and the pitching staff has a 4.25 ERA. If you need assistance during the baseball season, consider using our top MLB handicappers.