Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/7/24 – The Baltimore Orioles and the Toronto Blue Jays are about to go head to head in what will surely be a spectacular game at Rogers Centre as the Major League Baseball (MLB) season advances. This year, the Orioles have been strong with a record of 67-47 as against 52-61 for the Blue Jays. The game is due to be played on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:07 PM ET and it is expected that the premium game prediction could determine standings within the very competitive American league.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/7/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 7:07 PM ET |
| Where: | Rogers Centre |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Baltimore Orioles (67-47) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (52-61)
On average in the current season, the Baltimore Orioles are ranked at the top of offensive teams with a 256 batting average along with 1000 hits and 174 homeruns. Their on-base percentage is above average at .320 plus slugging percentage of .454 which add up to a total runs scored of 576. This aggressive lineup is supported by a pitching staff that keeps an ERA of 3.89 and WHIP of 1.23, so opponents have a limited .235 batting average against them. This combative hitting and solid pitching makes Baltimore an unyielding competitor.
In contrast, Toronto Blue Jays’ performance has been inconsistent lately. With a batting average of .240, they have only managed to make 890 hits with just over one hundred home runs thus their offense doesn’t seem as strong as that of Baltimore. The Blue Jays have an on-base percentage of .312 with slugging percentage standing at .382 which combined yields their total runs this year amounting to 463. Their pitching staff possesses higher ERAs (4.64) and WHIPs (1.35), allowing them to throw out opponent hitters at just 103 times per game i.e., they can be exposed if exploited by the Orioles.
Trevor Rogers (2-10, 4.76 ERA) vs. Bowden Francis (4-3, 5.64 ERA)
Though he has lost 10 out of his 13 MLB games, Trevor Rogers’ 4.76 ERA gives the Orioles an opportunity with uncertainty. He struck out only 88 but allowed 121 hits and issued 49 walks in over a hundred and nine innings pitched, showing how vulnerable he is when controlling competing batters. Although he has had some ups and downs this season, his ability to keep hitting opponents may be very crucial to those games where everything falls into place.
To maintain consistency, Bowden Francis has struggled for the Blue Jays, whose WHIP stands at 1.46 while maintaining a figure of .564. That’s because in just the last twelve starts totaling forty-four innings pitched yielded ten home runs alongside fifty base hits allowed by him. Therefore due to his control issues that are evidenced by fifteen walks in just two starts could pose problems for him against this powerful Orioles lineup. Nevertheless, if he can use his strengths well enough then Francis’ ability to pitch better than usual could catch Baltimore off guard.
When these two pitchers clash on the diamond, the game could turn into a battle of offensive prowess versus pitching resilience. Rogers’ experience in handling pressure, despite the rough stats, might slightly edge out Francis’s less consistent performance.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Baltimore Orioles -1.5 +113, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting odds reflect the Orioles’ favoritism in this matchup, with a spread of -1.5 at +113 and a total over 7.5 runs at -120. This suggests a belief in their offensive strength to cover the spread and for the game to be high-scoring.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
Baltimore’s recent games have mostly seen the total going OVER, with 13 of the last 15 games exceeding the runs total, and a similar trend in their road games. Their success against teams from their division and in American League matchups further supports the expectation of a strong offensive performance.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
Toronto, despite their struggles, has also tended to participate in high-scoring games, with 16 of their last 20 games going OVER the total. At home, this trend is nearly consistent, making the OVER a compelling bet for this matchup.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/7/24 Betting Picks
Based on the statistics and trends, we are inclined to trust Baltimore’s stronger lineup and pitching staff to cover the spread. The total going OVER also looks probable considering how both teams have been scoring recently.
If you are looking for expert MLB game picks, think about looking at the player props that would capitalize on specific performances, particularly from key hitters in the Orioles’ lineup who might exploit Francis’s weaknesses. It seems like a good option for the Orioles to win, covering the spread with over points.