Baltimore Orioles vs
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Orioles Set to Face Blue Jays at Rogers Centre with Grayson Rodriguez on the Mound

The Baltimore Orioles will be facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, with Grayson Rodriguez set to start for the Orioles and Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:07 PM EST. Despite being on the road, the Orioles are the betting favorite with an opening line of -142, which has remained unchanged. Rodriguez has an ERA of 3.86, while Bassitt's ERA is slightly higher at 4.02.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Orioles -142 | Blue Jays +130
• Spread: Orioles +1.5 (+118) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-131)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 59%.

Baltimore vs Toronto Stats

Baltimore Orioles

In the last game, Baltimore defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-5, with Corbin Burnes pitching a solid five innings and Gunnar Henderson hitting a two-run homer. Grayson Rodriguez is expected to start the next game, with impressive stats for the season. Baltimore has excelled offensively and defensively this season, ranking in the top five in various offensive categories and top 10 in pitching statistics. With a current power ranking of 13 and a record of 67-46, the Orioles are in a strong position to make the playoffs, whether by winning the division or as a wild-card team.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays have struggled in their recent game, with Yariel Rodriguez pitching 4.2 innings and allowing 4 hits, 1 walk, and 0 earned runs. Chris Bassitt is expected to pitch next, with a record of 8-10 and a 4.02 ERA. The Blue Jays have faced challenges both offensively and defensively this season, ranking in the bottom 10 in various categories. Currently, they rank 29th in power ranking and are 24th for offense and 27th for defense. Despite a recent 1-2 record against Baltimore, the Blue Jays are last in the AL East and are unlikely to make the playoffs through a wild card position.

Grayson Rodriguez to Lead Baltimore Orioles to Victory Against Toronto Blue Jays

Grayson Rodriguez is set to start for Baltimore and has shown success in his two previous outings against the Blue Jays this season. In his first start, Rodriguez pitched 6.2 innings, allowing only one earned run, and followed up with a six-inning performance where he gave up three earned runs. Throughout the season, Rodriguez has maintained a record of 13-4 with a 3.86 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and a striking 130/36 K/BB ratio in 20 starts, while holding opposing batters to a .243 average.

Conversely, the Blue Jays have struggled offensively this season, ranking poorly in various categories such as runs, hits, home runs, RBIs, batting average, SLG, and OPS. On the other hand, Baltimore's offense has been impressive, placing in the top five in runs, hits, home runs, RBIs, SLG, and OPS. Based on the previous performance of Chris Bassitt against the Orioles, it is predicted that Baltimore will once again perform well offensively and secure a victory by two or more runs. Recommended strategy would be to bet on the run line (-1.5) and to take the Orioles.

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