In this article, we will formulate an Athletics vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Friday, July 11, at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays (54-39, 22-23 Away) went through their best period of the season, during which they won ten consecutive games. The Blue Jays swept the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels in that span, and were close to sweeping the Chicago White Sox, but fell short 2-1 in Game 3. Tyler Heineman drove in the lone run for the offense, while Eric Lauer took the loss after allowing two runs on four hits with seven strikeouts and one walk in 4.0 innings.
This season, the Blue Jays average 4.59 runs per game (11th in the MLB) on a .259/.330/.405 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Blue Jays’ staff has a 4.13 ERA (20th) and 1.26 WHIP (17th). George Springer leads the Blue Jays with a .280 batting average, 16 home runs, and 53 RBI this season.
Max Scherzer will take the mound for the Blue Jays on Friday. The 40-year-old right-hander has a 0-0 record in four starts this year with a 4.76 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 17.0 innings.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics (39-56, 18-30 Home) will play the third straight series at home after losing to the San Francisco Giants and defeating the Atlanta Braves. In a rubber match against Atlanta on Thursday, the A’s snatched a narrow 5-4 victory in extra innings. Tyler Soderstrom led the offense with four RBI, while JP Sears pitched for 5.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing three runs on four hits with six strikeouts and no walks. Justin Sterner was credited with the win.
This year, the Athletics average 4.22 runs per game (19th in the MLB) on a .248/.316/.415 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Athletics’ staff has a 5.29 ERA (29th) and 1.45 WHIP (29th). Tyler Soderstrom leads the Athletics with a .263 batting average, 16 home runs, and 53 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Athletics is Luis Severino, who is 2-10 in 19 starts this season, with a 5.30 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 108.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Five of the Blue Jays’ last six games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Nine of the Athletics’ last 11 home games following an extra innings win have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Athletics’ last six home games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Blue Jays’ last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for walks allowed this season (349).
- The Athletics rank 29th in the league for hits allowed this season (879).
- The Blue Jays rank 3rd in the league for batting average this season (.259).
- The Blue Jays rank 3rd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.330).
Athletics vs Blue Jays Prediction
The Blue Jays won seven of the previous ten H2H encounters, including all four meetings this season, when Toronto swept the A’s at home. Although I am leaning toward the visitors in this one, I’ll opt for Over because I don’t trust Scherzer and Severino. Scherzer is well past his prime, and it would be surprising if he stays for more than four or five innings on the mound. He allowed multiple runs in each of his four starts this season, and I am sure the A’s will score at least two or three while he is in the game. Luis Severino, on the other hand, is not having a great season; he is coming from a poor June, during which he posted a 7.71 ERA, while he surrendered 17 runs in his previous three starts. Go with Over.