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Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays: Teams Look to Improve Standings in Divisional Showdown

The Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays are both looking to improve their standings in their respective divisions as they face off in this upcoming game. The Athletics, who are last in the AL West with a 48-68 record, will have Mitch Spence on the mound with a 7-7 record and a 4.40 ERA. The Blue Jays, last in the AL East with a 53-62 record, will start Jose Berrios, who has a 9-9 record and a 4.11 ERA. Toronto is the betting favorite for this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +122 | Blue Jays -134
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-174) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+152)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 57%.

Oakland vs Toronto Stats

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics have been performing decently in terms of hitting, ranking 18th in the sport with a .697 team OPS and fourth in total home runs with 148 so far this season. Designated hitter Brent Rooker has particularly stood out with impressive stats. On the pitching side, Mitch Spence has been struggling, ranking poorly in various metrics according to Baseball Savant. Despite their efforts, the team has faced several injuries, impacting key players such as Tyler Nevin, Seth Brown, and Luis Medina. Overall, the Oakland Athletics are currently ranked 25th in offense, 22nd in defense, and have a record of 48-68 this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown strength in their offensive performance this year, ranking 19th in the majors with a .696 team OPS and averaging 4.16 runs per game. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a standout player with impressive stats. However, pitcher Jose Berrios has been struggling, ranking poorly in several key pitching metrics. The team has also faced some setbacks with multiple players sidelined due to injuries. Overall, the Blue Jays have a power ranking of 29 and have faced challenges in recent matchups, with Oakland coming out on top in their last 3 games against Toronto.

Home Dominance: Blue Jays' Starting Pitcher Stats Favorable for Betting Opportunity

There is a notable disparity in performance between the starting pitchers on the road versus at home. Mitch Spence has a record of 3-3 with a 5.22 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in 39.2 innings over 11 road games, while Jose Berrios boasts a 7-2 record with a 2.99 ERA and a .217 batting average against in 69.1 innings and 11 home starts. Throughout August, both teams have played six games, with Oakland averaging 2.83 runs per game and Toronto scoring 4.83 runs per game. Taking into consideration these statistics, it is advisable to place a wager on the Toronto Blue Jays for this game.

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