MLB Prop Bets: Toronto Blue Jays @ Oakland Athletics
The Toronto Blue Jays (75-62) face the Oakland Athletics (42-95) at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Tuesday at 6:07am. Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jose Berrios is the probable pitcher for the Blue Jays, while Ken Waldichuk is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Blue Jays are favoured to win at $1.52, while the Athletics are at $2.65. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at $1.85 and UNDER at $1.98.
- The Blue Jays ($1.86) have a 64-73 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics ($1.94) hold a record of 67-70.
- The Blue Jays have a 58-73-6 O/U record this season (meaning 58 games have gone over the total runs line, 73 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 72-61-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Blue Jays are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging only 3.7 (30th).
- In the field, the Blue Jays are allowing only 4.1 runs per game this season (5th in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 5.8 runs (29th).
Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Blue Jays are at an impressive .261 (ranking 4th in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting an underwhelming .224 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 141 (23rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have managed 162 (16th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Blue Jays have recorded 600 RBIs to rank 14th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 485 RBIs to rank 30th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Blue Jays have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.72 (2nd in the Majors), while the Athletics are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.64 (30th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Blue Jays have recorded an impressive 1280 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Athletics rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording only 1104.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .270 against the Athletics this season (28th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Blue Jays’ opponents are at .240 (9th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2023.
Lead After Three Innings
The Blue Jays are $2.02 to lead after three innings, while the Athletics are $2.95.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2023.
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying $1.85 and the YRFI is paying $1.95.
- The NRFI is 79-58 in Blue Jays games this season. The Athletics have a 66-71 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Blue Jays recorded a lopsided 12-1 victory against the Athletics at Rogers Centre when these teams last met on June 26. Cavan Biggio was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs.
