The Blue Jays put some distance between themselves and the rest of the AL East over the weekend and will have a chance to create some more separation as they face the Orioles in their first series this week.
Marco Estrada, who gets the start for the Jays tonight, has seen his numbers explode over his last two starts as he’s allowed a combined 11 earned runs in those games. Estrada now owns a 3.47 ERA to go along with his 7-6 record and is 1-0 with a 3.71 ERA in his three starts against the O’s this season.
The Orioles got exactly what they bought in Wade Miley – a left-handed starter with below-average numbers who has the propensity to get blown up. He has a 5.51 ERA and 8-10 record this year and may want to pitch around Edwin Encarnacion tonight. Double-E is one of the hottest sluggers in baseball and has hit two home runs in just nine at-bats in his matchup with Miley.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baltimore was a 110 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 9.5.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 7.2-4.6 win for the Blue Jays on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Baltimore (71-59) will face the 74-56 Blue Jays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Toronto injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Baltimore Orioles at No. 29 and the Toronto Blue Jays at No. 8 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Toronto Blue Jays rank No. 20 at 8.55 hits per game. That compares with the Baltimore Orioles No. 8 ranking in that category.
Defensively, Toronto features the No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.79 runs per game. Baltimore, meanwhile, comes in at No. 6 at home, scoring 5.02 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Twins, a 9-6 final on Sunday in support of R Dickey at Rogers Centre.
Baltimore threw a shutout at New York in their last outing, using a shutdown performance by K Gausman to defeat New York 5-0 on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Baltimore, Tuesday, August 30th