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The Baltimore Orioles (37-20) and Toronto Blue Jays (28-30) open a 4-game series at Rogers Centre on Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Orioles were tripped up 4-3 in the series finale Sunday at home against the Tampa Bay Rays, but Baltimore won 2 of the 3 games. The O’s have posted 8 wins in the past 10 outings, all as a favorite. The Under went 2-1 in the 3-game set with Tampa, but the Over is 6-3-2 in the past 11 contests.
The Blue Jays picked up a series win against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend, winning 2 of 3 games, while also cashing the Over twice. Toronto has won 5 of the past 6 outings, while the Over has a slight 4-3 edge in the previous 7 games.
These teams met at Camden Yards in Baltimore May 13-15, with 1 game wiped out due to weather. That game will be made up in Maryland July 29. Toronto won 3-2 in the opener as a moderate underdog (+161) as the Under (7.5) cashed, while Baltimore won the series finale 3-2 as a favorite (-128), with the Under (7) hitting again.
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Orioles at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Grayson Rodriguez vs. RHP Kevin Gausman
Rodriguez (5-2, 3.53 ERA) makes his 10th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 51 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 1 HR, 1 BB, 10 K in 8-3 home loss vs. Boston Red Sox May 28
- 2024 road splits: 2-1, 5.48 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.69 WHIP, .292 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 3 HR, 10 BB, 26 K in 4 starts
Gausman (4-3, 4.14 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 54 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 7-2 road win vs. Chicago White Sox May 28
- 2024 home splits: 1-1, 6.20 ERA (24 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 1.74 WHIP, .343 OBA, 2 HR, 6 BB, 27 K in 5 starts
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Orioles at Blue Jays odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:14 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Orioles -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | Blue Jays +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles -1.5 (+128) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-154)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)
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Orioles at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Orioles 5, Blue Jays 4
Moneyline
The ORIOLES (-122) are worth a look in this series opener at Rogers Centre behind Rodriguez.
Rodriguez hasn’t been terribly strong on the road, but Gausman has struggled mightily at home for the Blue Jays (+104), too. This game has the potential to be a nailbiter for bettors, coming right down to the late innings.
Run line/Against the spread
The BLUE JAYS +1.5 (-154) are a decent play if you aren’t comfortable betting the road team. Toronto is 14-13 at home, although Baltimore is 16-8 on the road this season, so take that into consideration.
If you back the Jays and Gausman, go lightly. As an underdog, Toronto has cashed in 4 straight games on the run line as a ‘dog, with 2 outright wins, including May 13 in Baltimore.
Over/Under
OVER 7.5 (-122) is worth a look in this series opener between AL East rivals.
Rodriguez has posted a 5.48 ERA in 4 road starts, while Gausman has managed a dismal 6.20 ERA in 5 home assignments. We should see the bats come alive for both sides on Monday, and it’s the best bet on the table.
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