Blue Jays Looking to Clinch Third Wild Card Spot with Win Over Oakland Athletics
On Wednesday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland Athletics face off in the finale of a three-game series at the Coliseum. Hyun Jin Ryu (ERA: 2.48), the starter for
Game outlook
On Wednesday afternoon, the Toronto Blue Jays and Oakland Athletics face off in the finale of a three-game series at the Coliseum. Hyun Jin Ryu (ERA: 2.48), the starter for the Blue Jays, will go up against Athletics' left-hander JP Sears (ERA: 4.54). The first pitch is scheduled for 3:37 PM ET, and Toronto is the betting favorite opening at -168, with the line not having changed.
Game Info
When: Wednesday, 9/6/2023 @ 3:37pm EST
Where: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium Blue Jays vs Athletics Betting Odds Moneyline: Blue Jays -168 | Athletics +148
Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+103) | Athletics +1.5 (-123)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 63%.
Toronto Blue Jays
Hyun Jin Ryu will start the finale of this set against the Oakland Athletics. Ryu has made five consecutive appearances, allowing two or fewer runs in each with a 1.50 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 24 innings. The Blue Jays have a power ranking of 9 and are ranked 14th in offense and 5th in defense, averaging 4.60 points per game scored and 4.09 points allowed. Their record stands at 76-62 this season. Toronto is in a close competition for the third American League Wild Card spot, just a half-game behind the Boston Red Sox.