The Oakland Athletics will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Toronto Blue Jays pay a visit to O.co Coliseum.
The match puts starter J.A. Happ for the Toronto Blue Jays on the hill facing Rich Hill for the Oakland Athletics. Happ brings a 12-3 mark to the game, while Hill is 9-3 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Oakland Athletics in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -113 at Sportsbook for Sunday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.7-3.6 win for the Blue Jays on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland Athletics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oakland Athletics sport a record of 40-51 heading into this matchup, while the Toronto Blue Jays sit at 51-42 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Toronto injuries news.
The Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays odds would favor the Blue Jays if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Oakland is rated No. 20 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Toronto is at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Oakland has baseball's No. 23-rated offensive output, at 8.55 hits per game. The Toronto Blue Jays average 8.59 hits per game, good for No. 17 on the list.
Defensively, Toronto features the No. 8-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.04 runs per game. Oakland, meanwhile, comes in at No. 24 at home, scoring 4 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Blue Jays were saddled with a loss last time out in R Dickey's start, as they lost 5-4 against Oakland on Saturday at O.co Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Arizona, Tuesday, July 19th
Oakland home to Houston, Monday, July 18th