The Baltimore Orioles (59-55) and the Toronto Blue Jays (61-52) meet in the opener of a 3-game set Monday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Orioles lead 4-2
The surprising Orioles picked up a 2-game sweep of the Blue Jays last week at Camden Yards and now try to carry over the momentum north of the border. This is the first of 3 meetings this week, and these clubs face each other 13 more times down the stretch.
The Blue Jays are reeling after dropping 2 of 3 against the Cleveland Guardians at home. Toronto has won just 2 of its last 8 outings, slipping to just 2 1/2 games ahead of the O’s in the AL East standings.
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Orioles at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Kyle Bradish vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi
Bradish (1-4, 6.42 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.62 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.1 K/9 in 61 2/3 IP.
- Is 1-1 with a 6.26 ERA in 5 road starts with 28 K and a .297 opponent batting average in 23 IP
- In 2 starts vs. Toronto this season he has an 0-1 record with a 7.45 ERA with a .359 opponent BA in just 9 2/3 IP
Kikuchi (4-6, 5.13 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.49 WHIP, 5.2 BB/9 and 10.0 K/9 in 79 IP.
- Has a 4.22 ERA in 9 home starts (42 2/3 IP) vs. a 6.19 ERA in 10 road outings (36 1/3 IP)
- In 2 starts vs. Batlimore this season he is 0-2 with a dismal 9.00 ERA, 5 HR and 7 BB with a .314 opponent BA in just 9 IP
Orioles at Blue Jays odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:44 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Orioles +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Blue Jays -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-145) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)
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Orioles at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 7, Orioles 4
Money line
The BLUE JAYS (-165) are a risky play based upon their lack of success against the Orioles (+133) this season, and their play lately as a whole.
However, while Kikuchi has really struggled lately, he has been fairly productive at home. The O’s have seen the ball well against him, so go lightly here, but Bradish has been very erratic and giving as well.
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Run line/Against the spread
The BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+120) is a better play against the run line. They’re due, as Toronto’s past 2 wins have been 1-run games. Their last time covering the run line was Aug. 4 in Minnesota. However, 10 of the past 12 victories dating back to July 17 have been by 2 or more runs.
Over/Under
The OVER 9.5 (+100) is the best play on the board, and a tremendous value at even-money.
The Over has cashed 7 times in the past 8 starts by Bradish, including his most recent 2 showings against the Jays Aug. 9 in Baltimore and June 13 in Toronto.
While the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 starts by Kikuchi, he has allowed 9 ER in 9 IP in 2 starts vs. Baltimore this season, both Over results.
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