Clear Skies and Pitching Duel Expected in Blue Jays vs Athletics Expert Picks in this MLB game:
- Toronto (30-32) looks to extend win streak against struggling Athletics (25-39).
- Chris Bassitt takes the mound for the Blue Jays against A’s rookie Hogan Harris.
- Betting: Blue Jays favored (-137) with the over/under set at 7.5 runs.
Here is a look at some Blue Jays vs Athletics Expert Picks that should help you make winnings MLB picks for this game.
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics
- The Blue Jays come into this matchup with an overall record of 30-32.
- The Athletics come into this matchup with an overall record of 25-39.
Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland Athletics Betting Preview
Blue Jays in Oakland for Interdivisional Matchup
- Blue Jays (30-32) on a two-game win streak after series victory over Orioles.
- Chris Bassitt (6-6, 4.13 ERA) takes the mound for Toronto against A’s rookie Hogan Harris.
- Blue Jays rank 24th in runs per game (3.9) but have covered the run line in three straight road games.
Key Players:
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.295 AVG, .388 OBP)
- Davis Schneider (7 HR)
- Daulton Varsho (7 HR)
Struggling A’s Look to Upset Blue Jays in Home Opener
- A’s seeking first win in five games after series loss to Mariners.
- Rookie Hogan Harris makes his first career start against Chris Bassitt of the Blue Jays.
- Can Oakland overcome their offensive woes and pull off an upset at home? Tune in at 9:40 PM ET!
Key Stats:
- A’s rank 28th in runs per game (3.7 in the MLB standings)
- Abraham Toro leads team with 5 HR and 21 RBI
- A’s have hit 74 home runs (5th in MLB) but struggle to score consistently
Betting: Despite record, Oakland has been a good bet vs. run line (31-33)
Recommended Pick: Athletics ML +115
With the Athletics being the underdogs at +115, we see this as a great opportunity to grab them on the money line. In terms of payout, we have the Athletics winning this one 6-5, giving you a little room to take the over if you’d like, as the line is currently sitting at 7.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Hogan Harris picking up five strikeouts compared to Chris Bassitt with six. However, Bassitt has a better chance of getting the win, as he ranks fifth in our starting pitcher rankings compared to Harris at 11th.
Offensively, the Athletics lineup is projected to have the most home runs in the league today, with the Blue Jays coming in at 15th. The Blue Jays are projected to have two fewer strikeouts than the Athletics.
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