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Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: June 7, 2024 at 9:40 PM ET

Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California

Article updated Jun 7, 5:14 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 2024 MLB season kicks off on Friday, June 7, with the Toronto Blue Jays facing the Oakland Athletics in an American League matchup at Oakland Coliseum. The game marks the

Game outlook

The 2024 MLB season kicks off on Friday, June 7, with the Toronto Blue Jays facing the Oakland Athletics in an American League matchup at Oakland Coliseum. The game marks the first meeting between the two teams this season, starting a three-game series. The Blue Jays are currently listed as -170 moneyline favorites, with a total of 7.5 runs expected. Chris Bassitt with an ERA of 4.13 will take the mound for Toronto, while Hogan Harris with an ERA of 3.14 will start for Oakland. Despite opening at -135, the current betting line has shifted to Toronto -160.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Blue Jays -160 | Athletics +145

Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+105) | Athletics +1.5 (-125)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 62%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays recently split a four-game series against the Baltimore Orioles, winning the last two games after dropping the first two. The team has won seven of their last ten games and has been performing well offensively, with a .247/.316/.392 slash line over the past two weeks. Their pitching staff has also been solid, with a 4.27 ERA and a .244 batting average against during that time frame. Chris Bassitt will be starting the next game for the Jays, aiming for his fourth straight win. Despite being ranked 26th in offense and 20th in defense, the team has a power ranking of 12 and a season record of 30-32. For sportsbook promo codes, visit our website.

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Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics faced the Seattle Mariners in a rubber match at Oakland Coliseum, aiming for their second consecutive victory after edging the Mariners 2-1 in their previous game. Oakland has shown inconsistent performance recently, with a .234/.301/.376 slash line and 24 extra-base hits and 13 home runs in their last few games. The team has a strong 3.11 ERA but has not yet announced their starting pitcher for the opener of the Blue Jays series, due to three starters being on the injured list. Options include a bullpen day or giving Sean Newcomb or Luis Medina a spot start. Medina is projected to pitch on Saturday after a successful outing in his season debut following recovery from an MCL sprain. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 26 and are #27 for offense, #24 for defense, and currently hold a 25-39 overall record. In their last three matchups, Toronto went 1-2 against Oakland.

Chris Bassitt's Dominance Against Athletics Points Towards Another Strong Outing for Blue Jays

Since May 1, Chris Bassitt has demonstrated solid performance, recording a 2.83 ERA and 2.82 FIP in six starts covering a total of 35 innings. The Athletics are 11-for-42 against Bassitt, managing only two doubles and a home run. With a successful track record against Oakland, where he spent six years, Bassitt holds a 64-98 record with a 2.67 ERA and 1.04 WHIP in four career starts. Additionally, he boasts an impressive 2.39 ERA in 274.1 innings pitched at Oakland Coliseum. Considering these statistics, I anticipate another strong outing from Bassitt. Hence, I am predicting the Blue Jays to come out on top against the Athletics, even if Oakland decides to start Luis Medina. The Blue Jays have had relative success against Medina, going 8-for-29 with a double and a home run.

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SportsJaw Blue Jays vs Athletics archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Blue Jays vs Athletics matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Toronto Blue Jays-135 → -170Moved
  • Moneyline · Oakland Athletics+116 → +156Moved
  • Spread · Toronto Blue Jays-1.5 (+7) → -1.5 (-104)Moved
  • Spread · Oakland Athletics+1.5 (-140) → +1.5 (-115)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 8 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 8 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Toronto Blue Jays
79-83 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Oakland Athletics
64-98 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-06-07T21:14:22.444Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Oakland Athletics faced the Seattle Mariners in a rubber match at Oakland Coliseum, aiming for their second consecutive victory after edging the Mariners 2-1 in their previous game. Oakland has shown inconsistent performance recently, with a .234/.301/.376 slash line and 24 extra-base hits and 13 home runs in their last few games. The team has a strong 3.11 ERA but has not yet announced their starting pitcher for the opener of the Blue Jays series, due to three starters being on the injured list. Options include a bullpen day or giving Sean Newcomb or Luis Medina a spot start. Medina is projected to pitch on Saturday after a successful outing in his season debut following recovery from an MCL sprain. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 26 and are #27 for offense, #24 for defense, and currently hold a 25-39 overall record. In their last three matchups, Toronto went 1-2 against Oakland.

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Final result

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Oakland Athletics defeated Toronto Blue Jays 2-1

Oakland Athletics defeated Toronto Blue Jays 2-1 on June 7, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Oakland Athletics' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (-104) spread, Oakland Athletics covered, while the 3 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.

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Tipster picks

  • KryptonMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -160Loss
  • Anajara10210Runline · Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (+105)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Toronto Blue Jays -160Loss