Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles Preview
First pitch for Wednesday’s Orioles vs. Blue Jays game is set for 7:07 PM ET from the Rogers Centre in Toronto. Baltimore is currently on a two-game winning streak and has an overall record of 39-20, which has them 2nd in the AL East. Toronto is 5th in the AL East, with their record of 28-32.
The Blue Jays are favored at -129 on the money line, while the odds have the Orioles at +110. The over/under line is currently at 8.5 runs, and MASN will be televising this AL matchup.
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Toronto Blue Jays Trends and Key Stats
- 5-0 is the record of Orioles in their last five road games. They have also gone 5-0 vs. the runline.
- On the other side, the Blue Jays have gone 3-2 (SU) and 3-2 in their previous five home contests.
- Over their last ten games as the favorite, the Blue Jays have a straight-up record of 6-4, while going 5-5 against the runline.
- The Orioles have a 5-5 straight-up record and a 5-5 record vs. the runline over their previous ten games as the underdog.
Baltimore cruised to a 10-1 win over the Blue Jays in the most recent game of this series. The Orioles had a huge 3rd inning, scoring four of their ten runs. As for the Blue Jays, they scored their only run in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Orioles were favored at -151 on the money line.
Corbin Burnes pitched well for the Orioles in this one, going seven innings and giving up just one run. He finished the game with five strikeouts and picked up a win. On the other side, Trevor Richards only went two innings for the Blue Jays, giving up no runs on no hits.
Ryan Mountcastle and Connor Norby each homered for the Orioles, while Adley Rutschman scored twice and drove in two runs while going 2/4. George Springer hit the only home run for the Blue Jays, going 1/3.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction
The Orioles are 39-20 overall and trail the Yankees by 2.5 games for the AL East lead. Baltimore has won two straight games, and they are 13-4 against other AL East teams this year. The Orioles have won three straight series, and their overall series record is 13-4-2.
At home, the Orioles are 21-12 this year and have gone 18-8 on the road. As the favorite, Baltimore is 32-18, and they are 7-2 as the underdog. Baltimore’s overall record is backed by an 8-2 mark over their last 10 games.
When the Orioles are on the road, they have been a good bet to cover the run line, as they are 16-10. Their average scoring margin on the road is 1.7 runs per game. They have covered the run line in six straight road games and are 7-2 against the run line as an underdog.
The Baltimore Orioles are on the road today against the Toronto Blue Jays. The O/U line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Orioles have an over/under record of 30-22 this season, and their games have averaged 8.8 runs per game. When the O/U line is set at 8.5 runs, their record is 10-7. Their games have gone over the line in 25.4% of their games this season, and their over streak is at 2 games.
Right-hander Albert Suárez is getting the start for the Orioles today as he faces the Blue Jays on the road. He has made five starts this year and has a record of 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA. Suárez’s WHIP for the season is currently .99. In his 12 appearances, opponents are batting .197. Suárez has pitched well on the road, coming in with a record of 2-0 and an ERA of 0.75. At home, his ERA is 1.8. The last time he pitched, Suárez went five innings, giving up one earned run on four hits. He finished with a no-decision in that outing.
The Orioles have been the best offense in the league so far, averaging 5.2 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, putting up 5.3 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .249 (6th) and have the league’s top slugging percentage. Baltimore also leads the MLB in isolated power (.197). Their team on-base percentage is just 12th in the league.
Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson have been two of the league’s top power threats this season, with Rutschman’s 10 homers ranking 3rd on the team and Henderson’s 19 home runs being the best mark in the league. Rutschman comes into the game on an eight-game hitting streak, while Anthony Santander has gone 10/27 with two homers over his last seven games.
With a record of 28-32, the Blue Jays are 5th in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by 14 games. The Blue Jays have dropped two straight games, and they have an AL East record of 7-10 this year. Toronto will be looking to pick up a win today, as they are losing the series vs. the Orioles 0-2.
At home, the Blue Jays are 14-15 this year compared to 14-17 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 38 games, going 22-16 in those matchups. As for their games as the underdog, the Blue Jays are 6-16 this year. Toronto’s overall series record is 7-9-3, and they have won two straight series.
When it comes to betting the run line on the Blue Jays, it’s been a mixed bag. They are 28-32 overall on the run line, but they are 17-14 on the run line on the road. They are 11-18 on the run line at home, and they have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four home games. They have an average run margin of -0.8 runs per game, and they have an average run differential of -1.0 runs per game at home.
The Blue Jays have been involved in a lot of high-scoring games this season, with their combined run average sitting at 8.6. Their over/under record for the season is 27-32, and the average over/under line for their games has been 8 runs. However, when the line has been set at 8.5 runs, the under has hit more often than not, with a record of 6-12. In fact, only 10% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 or higher. Their current over streak is at 4 games.
José Berríos gets the start for the Blue Jays today and comes into the game with a record of 5-4 and an ERA of 2.79. So far this season, he has made 12 starts, and opponents are batting .223 off the right-hander. Berríos has turned in 10 quality starts this year and one complete game. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going seven innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Berríos has been much better at home, with an ERA of 1.67 compared to 4.7 on the road.
After struggling to score runs for most of the season, the Blue Jays offense has picked things up of late, averaging 4.7 runs per game over their last 10 games. For the season, they are averaging just 3.9 runs per contest, which is 25th in the MLB. As a team, they are batting just .233 and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs.
Over his last eight games, Davis Schneider has gone 9/34 with two homers and eight RBIs. This has helped him move into the team’s second spot in RBIs, as he has 30 for the season. Daulton Varsho has been the team’s top power threat so far, with 10 homers, but he is batting just .212. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. comes into the game with a team-high six homers and is batting .296.
Our predicted score for this one is 5-4 in favor of the Orioles, and with them at +110 on the money line, we see this as a great payout. Looking at the starting pitchers, we do have Albert Suarez finishing with more strikeouts than Jose Berrios, and we also have Berrios giving up more hits and runs.
Offensively, we have the Orioles finishing with nine hits compared to the Blue Jays with eight. However, the Blue Jays are projected to hit fewer home runs than the Orioles.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we do have Albert Suarez finishing with more strikeouts than Jose Berrios, and we also have Berrios giving up more hits and runs.
Offensively, we have the Orioles finishing with nine hits compared to the Blue Jays with eight. However, the Blue Jays are projected to hit fewer home runs than the Orioles.
Our predicted score for this one is 5-4 in favor of the Orioles, and with them at +110 on the money line, we see this as a great payout.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Tips
- We like the Orioles on the moneyline (+110)
- The Orioles are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Projecting a combined 9 runs, we like the over
Toronto Blue Jays Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Romano | Out | Elbow |
| Alek Manoah | Out | Elbow |
| Yariel Rodríguez | Out | Back |
Baltimore Orioles Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | Out | Head |
| Dean Kremer | Out | Triceps |
| Tyler Wells | Out | Elbow |
| John Means | Out | Elbow |
| Alexis Cruz | Out | Personal |
| Christopher Ramirez | Out | Personal |
| Isaiah Kearns | Out | Personal |
| Félix Bautista | Out | Elbow |
