The Oakland A’s (26-40) welcome the Toronto Blue Jays (31-33) to Oakland Coliseum for the finale of a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch is set for 4:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 1-1
The Blue Jays bounced back after a 2-1 series-opening loss Friday, beating the A’s 7-0 Saturday. They closed as a hefty in both Games. Toronto is 3-1 over its last 4 Games and 8-4 over its last 12. It is 29-35 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 15-18 straight up on the road.
The A’s have been the 3rd-worst road team in MLB but have shown some strength at home, posting a 15-19 record on the season. They have traded off winning and losing over their last 5 games, dropping 2 of 3 to the Seattle Mariners in the series prior. Oakland is 32-34 ATS on the season.
Blue Jays at A’s projected starters
TBD vs. RHP Mitch Spence
According to reports, RHP Bowden Francis (2-2, 9.00 ERA) will make his 3rd start and 7th appearance. He has a 1.67 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 18 IP.
- Last outing: No-decision, 3 1/3 relief IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 2 K in 10-1 home loss vs. Baltimore Orioles Tuesday
- Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 5 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 8-3 setback at New York Yankees April 7
- 2024 road stats: 1-2, 8.76 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 12 ER), 1.62 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 2 starts and 2 relief appearances
- Career vs. A’s: 0-0, 0.00 ERA (2 IP), 0.50 WHIP, 18.0 K/9 in 2 relief appearances in 2023
Spence (4-3, 3.86 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 44 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 4-3 home setback to Mariners Tuesday
- 2024 home splits: 2-2, 4.62 ERA (25 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 1.50 WHIP, 1 HR, 8.2 K/9 in 2 starts and 6 relief appearances
- Has never faced Blue Jays before
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Blue Jays at A’s odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:50 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -122 (bet $122 to win $100) | A’s +104 (bet $100 to win $104)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+128) | A’s +1.5 (-154)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Blue Jays at A’s picks and predictions
Prediction
A’s 5, Blue Jays 3
Moneyline
BET A’S (+104).
The A’s have performed much better at home and have bounced back well after a loss over the last few weeks. Oakland is 17-22 following a loss, better than Toronto, which is 12-18 after a win.
The A’s have played at a high level with Spence on the mound as well, giving up a combined 8 runs in his last 3 starts. He has had 2 or fewer earned runs in 5 of his last 6 games.
Considering those trends, back A’S (+104).
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There’s not a ton of value here.
The A’s haven’t played well enough throughout the season to back as an expensive run-line underdog. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have struggled after wins and are 1-5 ATS over their last 6 (2 of which were 1-run wins).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 8.5 (-115).
Both teams have trended towards the Under. The Blue Jays have gone Under in 3 of their last 4 games, allowing 2 or fewer runs in 3 of those outings.
The A’s, who are 28-35-3 O/U on the season, have gone south of the projected total in 6 straight games. They are 2-11 O/U in their last 13 games and have scored 3 runs or fewer in 11 of those 13 outings.
Take UNDER 8.5 (-115).
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