Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics Runline Pick

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics
Date: Monday, September 4th, 4:07 ET
Location: Oakland Coliseum
TV: NSPCA
Money Line: Blue Jays -195/Athletics +162
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Oakland Athletics and the Blue Jays on Monday, September 4th at Oakland Coliseum. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Blue Jays vs. Athletics Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
George Springer	1	DH
Davis Schneider	2	2B
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.	3	1B
Whit Merrifield	4	LF
Alejandro Kirk	5	C
Cavan Biggio	6	RF
Ernie Clement	7	SS
Santiago Espinal	8	3B
Daulton Varsho	9	CF
José Berríos	–	SP




	Batting Order	Position
Ryan Noda	1	1B
Zack Gelof	2	2B
Seth Brown	3	RF
Brent Rooker	4	DH
Tony Kemp	5	LF
Shea Langeliers	6	C
Lawrence Butler	7	CF
Jordan Diaz	8	3B
Nick Allen	9	SS
Ken Waldichuk	–	SP




Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Toronto Blue Jays: 75-62 SU / OU 58-75 / Runline 63-74
Oakland Athletics: 42-95 SU / OU 73-59 / Runline 67-70

So far this season, the Blue Jays have an overall record of 75-62, putting them 3rd in the AL East. Currently, they are 10.5 games out in the division. Across their last ten games, they are an even 5-5. On the road, they have gone 40-32 and 35-30 at home. The team’s series record is 24-17-2.

• The Blue Jays have covered the runline in 46.0% of their games and have an average run margin of 0.5
• The Blue Jays have been favored in 74.5% of their games and have runline records of 28-37 and 35-37 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Blue Jays have an over/under record of just 58-75.

As they take on the Blue Jays, the Athletics have an overall record of 42-95 and are currently last in the AL West. However, they have rattled off three straight wins. At home, Oakland has a mark of 23-45 compared to 19-50 on the road. Their series record sits at 10-31-2.

• The Athletics have covered the runline in five straight games and have a season-long run margin of -2.2.
• The Athletics have been favored in 2.2% of their games and have runline records of 35-33 and 32-37 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 55% of the Athletics’ 137 games at 73-59.

Pitching Matchup

 

Across 27 appearances, José Berríos has a slugging percentage allowed of .391 and enters with a WHIP of 1.22. His overall record is 9-10 on an ERA of 3.70. For the season, he has a total of 146 K’s, and is averaging 8.32 strikeouts per nine innings. Berríos’ record on the road is 5-5 and 4-5 at home. This includes an ERA of 4.36 (road) and 3.59 (home), respectively.

Berríos suffered a loss in his latest appearance on the mound, as the Blue Jays were defeated by the Nationals 5-4 despite his six innings of work. Unfortunately, he also allowed five runs on six hits.

 

With an overall record of 2-7, Ken Waldichuk gets the start for Oakland. His ERA stands at 5.92 with a K/9 figure of 9 after making 30 appearances. Additionally, he has a FIP of 5.52 and an OBP of .361.

Ken Waldichuk is coming off an outing against the Mariners in which he gave up one run and one hit across four innings. Even though he took a no-decision, the Athletics won by a score of 3-1.

Blue Jays vs. Athletics Offense Outlook

The Blue Jays have played 137 games so far this season and are currently ranked 14th in the league with an average of 4.6 runs per game. In terms of home run hitting, Toronto is 13th, having hit the ball out of the park 162 times. Their overall batting average is .261, including .257 on the road and .250 at home.

Toronto Blue Jays Top Hitters vs. Lefties

 

Toronto Blue Jays Top Hitters: Last Five Games

 

After 137 games played, the Athletics are 30th in the league with an average of 3.7 runs per game. In terms of home runs, the club is 19th, on a total of 141 homers. The team’s overall batting average, including .224 on the road and .210 at home, is .224.

Oakland Athletics Top Bats

 

Oakland Athletics Top Hitters: Last Five Games

 

Free MLB Pick

Jose Berrios has been fantastic in day starts with a sub .200 ERA. Take Toronto -1.5 runs -115. 

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