Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/11/24 – The game between the Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays on August 11th, 2024 looks set to be a tantalizing encounter at Rogers Centre. The A’s have a record of 49-69 and will face the Blue Jays who are slightly better positioned with a record of 54-63 for this season. As both teams trudge through disappointing campaigns, appropriate premium expert pick analysis is cited as probably the most important factor that separates fans from bettors.
Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/11/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 1:37 PM ET |
| Where: | Rogers Centre |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Oakland Athletics (49-69) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (54-63)
The Oakland Athletics, despite their struggles, show a mixed bag in terms of batting and pitching stats. With a team batting average of .230 and an on-base percentage of .301, the A’s have struggled to consistently get runners on base, which is reflected in their lower ranking in runs scored (472). However, they have managed to hit 149 home runs, showing some power at the plate. Their pitching staff holds an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.33, which are areas of concern but not the worst in the league. For sports bettors, focusing on Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers game outcomes could provide insights into potential outcomes in games featuring similar team dynamics as the Athletics.
In contrast, the Toronto Blue Jays have slightly better team stats with a batting average of .241 and have scored more runs (481) than the Athletics. They’ve shown better plate discipline with a .313 on-base percentage. However, their slugging percentage stands at .384 with fewer home runs (106) compared to the Athletics. Their pitching with an ERA of 4.61 and WHIP of 1.33 has been less effective, which could hint at vulnerabilities similar to those observed in recent Orioles vs Rays matchups, providing a useful comparative benchmark for bettors.
JP Sears (9-8, 4.35 ERA) vs. Chris Bassitt (9-10, 3.95 ERA)
This season, however, JP Sears has been an impressive pitcher for the Athletics team with a decent ERA of 4.35 and WHIP of 1.21 across 126.1innings. In spite of his performances, Sears is experiencing difficulty in preventing home runs this season as he has allowed 17 so far. His ability to strike out batters (97 strikeouts) is still a great asset but generally his overall performance implies that he has weaknesses in crucial games especially.
Comparatively, Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays holds a slightly better ERA of 3.95 and has pitched more innings (130) than Sears did during the same period. Nevertheless, more walks (50) by Bassitt and higher WHIP of 1.41 suggest possible control issues, although he has achieved higher strikeouts (124). The game’s outcome will likely be decided by the performance of this player whose strengths and weaknesses are essential in understanding what will happen next on the field.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 +136, Total Odds: 8.5
The betting odds lean towards a moderately low-scoring game, with an emphasis on pitching. The point spread favors Toronto, but the close nature of the odds suggests that bettors are expecting a tightly contested matchup.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
Oakland has a strong trend of low-scoring outcomes in their last 6 games, with the total going consistently below this season. This may be due to a good pitching staff that is responsible for their small ball play approach. In addition, their record against Toronto does not look great especially on the road making them underdogs in this game.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
On the other hand, Toronto trends in a diametrically opposite direction as most of its recent games have seen the total going over indicating high-scoring ones. Although against Oakland it changes when the total goes under in most instances. This only means that there is a history of holding down Oakland’s score while taking advantage of opportunities.
Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays 8/11/24 Betting Picks
While Toronto seems to be a safer bet due to historical data and current form, Oakland has a better home record and Toronto has struggled on the road. The pitching matchup is slightly in favor of Toronto as Bassitt’s ability to strike out opponents can level up the playing field for As hitters.
Generally, it is advisable to consider under on total runs when making prop bets because recent scoring trends and their pitchers show that. Also look for opportunities in live betting if either pitcher appears poised for an early exit. These particular free baseball picks are leaning towards a low-scoring game with a slight edge to the Blue Jays.