Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 8/11/24 – The game between the Oakland Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays on August 11, 2024 at the Rogers Centre promises to be an exciting encounter. The A’s have a record of 49-69 and will face the Blue Jays, who are in a slightly better position for this season with a record of 54-63. With both teams trudging through disappointing seasons, it is fitting to Premium Expert Selection Analysis is cited as perhaps the most important factor that distinguishes fans from bettors.
Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 8/11/24 Game info |
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| When: | Sunday, August 11, 2024, 1:37 p.m. ET |
| Where: | Rogers Centre |
| TV: | – |
| Electricity: | MLB.TV |
Oakland Athletics (49-69) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (54-63)
The Oakland Athletics, despite their struggles, present a mixed picture in terms of batting and pitching statistics. With a team batting average of .230 and an on-base percentage of .301, the A’s have struggled to consistently put runners on base, reflected in their lower ranking in runs scored (472). However, they have managed to hit 149 home runs, showing some batting power. Their pitching staff has a 4.33 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP, which, while concerning, is not the worst in the league. For sports bettors, it is important to focus on Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers Game results could provide insight into potential outcomes of games with similar team dynamics to the Athletics.
In contrast, the Toronto Blue Jays have slightly better team statistics with a batting average of .241 and have scored more runs (481) than the Athletics. They have shown better batting discipline with an on-base percentage of .313. However, their slugging percentage is .384 with fewer home runs (106) compared to the Athletics. Their pitching has been less effective with an ERA of 4.61 and a WHIP of 1.33, which could indicate similar weaknesses as in recent Duels between Orioles and Raysand provides bettors with a useful benchmark.
JP Sears (9-8, 4.35 ERA) vs. Chris Bassitt (9-10, 3.95 ERA)
However, this season, JP Sears has been an impressive pitcher for the Athletics team, posting a decent 4.35 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 126.1 innings. Despite his performance, Sears has struggled to prevent home runs this season, allowing 17 so far. His ability to strike out batters (97 strikeouts) is still a big advantage, but in general, his overall performance suggests he has weaknesses, especially in crucial games.
In comparison, Chris Bassitt of the Blue Jays has a slightly better ERA of 3.95 and has pitched more innings (130) than Sears over the same period. Still, Bassitt’s more walks (50) and higher WHIP of 1.41 suggest possible control issues, despite having more strikeouts (124). The outcome of the game will likely be decided by the performance of this player, whose strengths and weaknesses are crucial to understanding what will happen next on the field.
MLB odds/point distribution: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 +136, total odds: 8.5
Betting odds are leaning toward a moderately low-scoring game with a focus on pitching. The point spread favors Toronto, but the tight nature of the odds suggests bettors are expecting a closely contested matchup.
Betting trends for Oakland Athletics
Oakland has a strong trend of low scoring over their last 6 games, with their total consistently under that this season. This may be due to a good pitching staff that accounts for their small-ball style of play. Additionally, their record against Toronto doesn’t look great, especially on the road, making them the underdog in this game.
Betting trends for the Toronto Blue Jays
Toronto, on the other hand, is trending in a diametrically opposite direction, as most of their recent games have seen them exceed the point total, which indicates high scoring. However, against Oakland, that changes in most cases, when the point total goes under. This just means that Oakland has a history of trying to keep their point total low while taking advantage of opportunities.
Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays 8/11/24 Betting Tips
While Toronto seems to be a safer bet based on historical data and current form, Oakland has a better home record and Toronto has struggled on the road. The pitching matchup slightly favors Toronto, as Bassitt’s ability to strike out opponents can even the playing field for the A’s hitters.
Generally, it is advisable to consider the floor on total runs when making prop bets, as recent scoring trends and their pitchers show this. Also, look for live betting opportunities when one of the pitchers is close to an early exit. These special free baseball tips tend towards a low-scoring game with a slight advantage for the Blue Jays.
