Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics Odds, Picks & Prediction

Tuesday features a battle of East versus West in the American League as the Toronto Blue Jays (76-62) take on the Oakland Athletics (42-96). Read ahead to get all of the current information on this matchup and our Blue Jays vs Athletics picks.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics Odds

Before making your Blue Jays vs Athletics picks, it is important to look at the MLB odds for this contest.

• Moneyline: The Blue Jays come into this one as the favorites despite playing on the road. They are -175 to win on the moneyline. For the Athletics, they are +155 to win.
• Spread: Blue Jays spread sees them at -1.5, with odds of -110. Oakland is +1.5 on the spread, with odds set at -110.
• Over/Under: The over/under for total runs is set at 8.5. The over has odds of -120, while the under 8.5 runs has odds of +100.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics Information

Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland Athletics

Location of the game: Oakland Coliseum. Oakland, CA.

Date & Time: Tuesday, September 5. 9:40 pm ET.

How to watch: MLB.TV

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics Betting Preview

Looking at the Toronto Blue Jays schedule, they are 6-4 in their last 10 MLB games. This season, Toronto has been better on the road (41-32) than at home (35-30).

As for the MLB schedule of the Oakland Athletics, they have gone 5-5 in their last 10 MLB games and 23-46 at home this season. Despite their recent success, they still have the second-worst record of all MLB teams.

Analyzing the MLB standings, the Blue Jays are third in the AL East, ten games behind the Baltimore Orioles. They are within a half-game out of the final Wild Card spot.

Oakland’s Steep Descent

For Oakland, they are dead last in the AL West, 35.5 games out of first place. They are 34.5 games back in the Wild Card race.

Out of all MLB teams, Toronto ranks 14th in scoring, averaging 4.60 runs per game (4.89 on the road). The Oakland Athletics stats are not nearly as kind. They rank last in scoring, averaging 3.68 runs per game (3.93 on the road).

In regards to the MLB injury report, the Blue Jays are without third baseman Matt Chapman (finger), shortstop Bo Bichette (quad), and catcher Danny Jansen (finger). The Athletics are without pitcher James Kaprielian (shoulder) and outfielder JJ Bleday (knee).

Starting Pitchers

It is always imperative to take a look at the day’s starters before making your MLB picks.

Blue Jays Turn To Bassitt On Tuesday

On Tuesday, the Blue Jays will turn to 34-year-old righty Chris Bassitt to take the bump. His MLB player stats show that he is 13-7 in 28 games with a 3.81 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, and he has 151 strikeouts in 165.1 innings of work.

Bassitt was brilliant in his last start against the Washington Nationals. In the win, he pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and striking out three.

Athletics Turn To Waldichuk To Try To Even Series

After losing Monday’s opener, the Athletics will turn to 25-year-old lefty Ken Waldichuk to even the series on Tuesday. In 30 games, he is 2-7 with a 5.92 ERA and 1.67 WHIP, and he has 114 strikeouts in 114 innings.

Waldichuk pitched respectably in his last outing, a no-decision against the Seattle Mariners. In four innings, he allowed one earned run on one hit, although he did have five walks.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions

When thinking of which Blue Jays vs Athletics picks to make in this game, it is hard not to like Toronto to win big in Tuesday’s contest.

Waldichuk has struggled to find success this season, and while he is better at home (0-2, 4.44 ERA) than on the road (2-5, 7.11 ERA), he is still not a shutdown pitcher.

On the flip side, Chris Bassitt is a crafty veteran who should be able to limit the damage by a weak Athletics offense.

• For that reason, take the Blue Jays to win and cover the -1.5 spread (-110).
• Also, take the over 8.5 runs (-115). The over has hit in four of Oakland’s last five games and eight of Toronto’s last nine.

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