Blue Jays vs. A’s Prediction
The Blue Jays are a slight road favorite tonight in Oakland against the A’s. Will they win their second-half opener?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Blue Jays are -141 money line favorites versus the A’s, who have odds of +126 to pull off the upset at home. With the total sitting at 8 runs, the pitching matchup for tonight has Marcus Stroman squaring off against Daniel Mengden.
Bet Tonight’s Blue Jays vs. A’s Game
TORONTO: The Blue Jays have been a poor bet of late with Stroman on the hill. They’re 1-4 in his last five road starts, 2-5 in his last seven starts overall, and 1-5 in his last six outings when their opponent allows two runs or less in their previous game. For one reason or another, Toronto has also struggled to win when Stroman pitches on Friday, losing six of his last eight games on this day.
OAKLAND: The A’s have been equally as poor with Mengden on the mound. The A’s are 1-5 in his last six starts and 0-4 in his last four home stats. They’re also 1-4 in their last five home games versus a team with a winning record, are 1-4 in their last five games following an off day, and 0-4 in their last four games after allowing two runs or less in their previous game.
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OUR PICK: Take the Blue Jays, who are 6-1 in their last seven games versus the A’s overall. They’re also 8-1 in their last nine games overall, 6-1 in their last seven games coming off a win, and 5-1 in their last six after scoring five runs or more in their previous game. On the other side, the A’s are 3-8 in their last 11 games overall, 6-13 in their last 19 home games versus a right-handed starter, and 7-20 in their last 27 home games versus a team with a winning road record.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: TORONTO BLUE JAYS -141