Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/8/24 – Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays are the ultimate game for baseball fanatics and betters as MLB season enters its crucial stages. This match is fixed to take place on Thursday, August 8th, 2024 at Rogers Centre. The contest not only exemplifies two teams’ different fortunes but also offers a rich ground for anyone who wants the premium sports picks.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/8/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:07 PM ET |
| Where: | Rogers Centre |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Baltimore Orioles (68-47) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (52-62)
This season, the Baltimore Orioles have looked as impressive with some team statistics that highlight their competitive advantage. This year they have so far managed to score 578 runs and a .255 batting average while hitting 175 home runs among the entire team line-up which is one of the best in baseball. Meanwhile, their pitching staff has kept an ERA of 3.9 and WHIP ratio of 1.23, two figures showing this organization’s well-roundedness offensively as well as defensively.
On the other side, the Toronto Blue Jays are presently experiencing a tough spell indicated by their current standing at 52-62. They are averaging .240 with just 468 runs scored and only 103 homers suggesting that they do not generate much offensive output. Likewise, more than enough base runners are given out by its higher ERA (4.61) and WHIP (1.34) on the pitching side; hence making it difficult for them to hold tight games and play close contests versus other teams.
Dean Kremer (4-8, 4.39 ERA) vs. Kevin Gausman (9-8, 4.56 ERA)
Dean Kremer of the Orioles has a 4-8 win-loss record and a 4.39 ERA, but has maintained his innings pitched at 80 with a decent WHIP of 1.25. Kremer’s season is an up-and-down affair as he struck out seventy five batters, but also gave up fourteen homeruns. He will have to perform well against the Blue Jays lineup by striking out and not giving away too many walks or home runs.
Kevin Gausman, is the starting pitcher who would open for the Blue Jays has posted a marginally superior record at 9-8 but with higher ERA of (earned run average) which stands at 4.56. Over 124.1 innings, Kevin has recorded one hundred nineteen strikeouts while conceding eighteen home runs on his part. The season for Gausman has been more of an inconsistent one; therefore, he must force the strikeouts coming from an Orioles lineup that can punish poor pitches by their pitching staff anywhere they find them in the zone.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Baltimore Orioles -1.5 (+142), Total Odds: 9
The current odds are a little bit in favor of the Baltimore Orioles with an interesting spread of -1.5 (+142). The fact that the total has been set at 9 with the over at –105 seems to suggest that it will be a high-scoring game which is consistent with their most recent trends as both teams have been involved in a lot of games going over.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
The Orioles have shown a strong trend towards high-scoring games, with the total going OVER in 14 of their last 16 games. Furthermore, their recent history against Toronto and their performances on the road, where the total has gone OVER in 8 of their last 9, reinforces the potential for a lot of runs in this game. A solid record when playing in Toronto, being 10-4 SU in their last 14 road games against the Blue Jays gives them an edge.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
Contrarily, the Blue Jays have also encountered a boom in high-scoring games with their overall going OVER the total in twenty of their last sixteen. However, this struggle to win is evident from their 2-5 SU record over the last seven games and shows that they have a problem. Moreover, they have found it difficult to protect their home court against Baltimore Orioles historically.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/8/24 Betting Picks
Given the Orioles’ offensive and pitching strengths, they are set to benefit from an extensive analysis and current betting patterns. With their Blue Jays’ weakness in pitching, the O’s ability to score regularly might provide a good reason for taking them on point spread.
According to expert best MLB picks, this contest is supposed to be leaning towards the OVER. Looking at how both teams have been scoring of late coupled with their pitching malaise, it could be worth seeking higher scores than usual by punters. In addition, prop bets focusing on strikeouts and home runs alone can add some more gambling element in them.
Free Pick and Prediction: Baltimore Orioles 7, Toronto Blue Jays 5.
As we anticipate this matchup, also keep an eye on today’s other games, especially the Tampa Bay Rays vs St Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers vs Seattle Mariners, for more exciting baseball action and valuable free picks.