The Toronto Blue Jays (42-36) are looking for another big outing from a hitter on a roll versus the Oakland Athletics (20-59) on Sunday at 1:37 PM ET, at Rogers Centre. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is riding a two-game homer streak.
The Blue Jays are a heavy home favorite (-279) against the Athletics (+229). The game’s total is 9.
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Blue Jays vs Athletics Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | -279 | +229 | 9 |
Blue Jays Betting Insights
- This season, the Blue Jays have won 30 out of the 54 games, or 55.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
- Toronto has a record of 3-1 when favored by -279 or more by oddsmakers this season.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 73.6% chance of a victory for the Blue Jays.
- Toronto and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 36 of 78 opportunities.
- The Blue Jays are 36-42-0 against the spread in their 78 chances this season.
Blue Jays Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.5 |
| HR | 9 |
| ERA | 4.19 |
| K/9 | 8.2 |
Athletics Betting Insights
- The Athletics have been underdogs in 78 games this season and have come away with the win 20 times (25.6%) in those contests.
- This year, Oakland has won one of 14 games when listed as at least +229 or worse on the moneyline.
- The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 30.4% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
- Oakland and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 39 of its 79 opportunities.
- In 79 games with a line this season, the Athletics have a mark of 36-43-0 against the spread.
Athletics Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 1-9 |
| Runs Per Game | 2.8 |
| HR | 8 |
| ERA | 4.30 |
| K/9 | 9.5 |
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Blue Jays Probable Pitcher – Yusei Kikuchi
- Kikuchi’s team is 10-5-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Tuesday, when he threw six scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins while allowing two hits.
- Kikuchi has 10 starts of five or more innings this season in 15 chances. He averages 5.1 innings per outing.
- He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 15 chances this season.
- Kikuchi’s team has a record of 6-3 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- In games Kikuchi has started, his team is 10-5.
- Games Kikuchi has started this season hit the over six times in 15 chances.
Blue Jays Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Mayza | 37 | 27 | 25 | 1.33 | 8 | 1 |
| Erik Swanson | 35 | 36 | 45 | 2.50 | 19 | 1 |
| Jordan Romano | 33 | 32.2 | 40 | 2.76 | 1 | 23 |
| Yimi Garcia | 33 | 32 | 38 | 5.34 | 8 | 0 |
| Trevor Richards | 22 | 35.2 | 53 | 3.53 | 4 | 0 |
Athletics Probable Pitcher – Luis Medina
- Medina makes the start for the Athletics, his seventh of the season. He is 1-6 with a 7.01 ERA and 41 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his most recent time out — out of the bullpen on Tuesday — the right-hander threw 4 1/3 innings against the Cleveland Guardians, giving up one earned run while surrendering four hits.
- Medina has six starts this year that he pitched five or more innings.
- He given up one or more earned runs in each of his appearances in 2023.
- The Athletics were the moneyline underdog for six Medina starts this season — they lost each time.
- Medina’s six starts have all ended in defeat for his team this season.
- Medina’s starts went over the run total three times in six games with a set total this season.
Athletics Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Moll | 30 | 28.1 | 33 | 4.13 | 5 | 0 |
| Trevor May | 21 | 18.1 | 14 | 5.89 | 0 | 4 |
| Sam Long | 21 | 29.2 | 21 | 3.03 | 2 | 2 |
| Shintaro Fujinami | 17 | 38.1 | 39 | 10.57 | 2 | 0 |
| Lucas Erceg | 15 | 18.1 | 22 | 2.45 | 2 | 0 |
Blue Jays Hitting Trends
- The Blue Jays have a 16-8 record in games this season when they belt at least two home runs.
- Toronto is 10-2 in games this season when it has had five or more extra-base hits.
- The team has notched at least eight hits 64 times this season, and has a 40-24 record in those games.
- Toronto has a 31-10 record in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
- The Blue Jays are 11-6 in games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.
Athletics Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in 23 games this season and are 14-9 in those matchups.
- Oakland has won 10 of its 13 games with five or more extra-base hits this season.
- They have won 15 of the 35 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- In 28 games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 18-10.
- They have a 14-9 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.
Blue Jays vs. Athletics Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Blue Jays (-279)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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