The Baltimore Orioles (75-67) and Toronto Blue Jays (81-63) open a 3-game set Friday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Orioles vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Orioles lead 7-6
The Orioles completed a 2-game sweep at the Washington Nationals Wednesday as Baltimore 3B Gunnar Henderson drove in 4 runs in a 6-2 win. SS Jorge Mateo homered in the top of the 7th to help put Baltimore 4 games back of the AL’s final wild-card spot. Baltimore had lost 6 of its last 8 games before sweeping Washington.
The Blue Jays were blown out 11-0 by the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday. Toronto starter RHP Kevin Gausman allowed 5 ER on 6 H with 7 K through 7 IP in the loss. The Blue Jays are just a half-game ahead of the Rays in the AL wild-card chase after the loss.
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Orioles at Blue Jays projected starters
RHP Jordan Lyles vs. TBD
Lyles (10-10, 4.62 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.46 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 156 IP.
- Last start: 3 2/3 IP, 8 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 1 K in loss to the Boston Red Sox Saturday
- Won 6 of his last 9 decisions
- In 2 starts vs. Toronto this season: 2-0 with 4.91 ERA in 11 IP
Orioles at Blue Jays odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:02 p.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 (-150) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -135 | U: +110)
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Orioles at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 6, Orioles 4
Money line
PASS.
Blue Jays (-165) money line should hit, but there is better value on the run line.
Run line/Against the spread
Toronto was shut out Thursday in an embarrassing 11-0 loss vs. the Rays. Expect Toronto’s offense to come out extra focused and to bounce back vs. an inconsistent starting pitcher in Lyles.
BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+120).
Over/Under
Toronto’s bats were quiet Thursday vs. the Rays, but that likely won’t be the case for a 2nd straight game. Lyles will have a hard time containing an extra motivated Toronto lineup Friday.
BET OVER 8.5 (-130).
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