Toronto Blue Jays vs Athletics

Toronto Blue Jays grade out as the side to be on versus Athletics, at 52% to win. Essentially a coin flip at 52% — entertainment only, not a spot to press. Pitching matchup: Jacob Lopez (4.71 ERA) vs Dylan Cease (2.25 ERA).

Why we lean this way

• Form & record: Athletics sit 57-87 (0.396), Toronto Blue Jays 72-72 (0.500).
• Last 10: Athletics 4-6 (L1), Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 (L1). Hot streaks move these lines fast.
• Run differential: Athletics -188, Toronto Blue Jays -38 on the year — the most honest measure of how good a team actually is, beyond their record.
• On the mound: Athletics hand the ball to Jacob Lopez; Toronto Blue Jays counter with Dylan Cease. Starting pitching swings a baseball game more than any other factor.
• Home field: worth about +3.5% to Athletics in our model.

The verdict

The play we like: Toronto Blue Jays. It is a near coin-flip at 52% — good value, not a lock. Bet what is fun to lose.

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