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2021 MLB Handicapping
(15-14) Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics (19-13)
Date: Thursday, May 5th, 2021
Time: 9:40 PM ET
Venue: Oakland Coliseum
Projected Pitchers: Hyun-Jin Ryu vs. Mike Fiers
MLB Moneyline Odds: Jays -140, A’s +120
MLB RunLine Betting Odds: OFF
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: 8.5
Toronto won last night and has a chance to even up the series with their ace returning to action today.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Jays backed a solid performance by Robbies Ray with nine runs in the win last night. The offense had been pretty quiet for the first couple of games so the explosion was welcome.
Hyun-Jin Ryu is making this start after coming off the injured list. He has been good this season but you have to wonder about the situation and what he is ready for/what they will let him do. They really need him to be healthy.
Toronto’s pen was strong yesterday, just one run allowed in support of a nice start from Robbie Ray. That has been the norm this season. The gro has been a strength.
Oakland Athletics
Oakland starts the day in first in the AL West. They lost yesterday but this is a solid group, though you think they would be better than 11-9 at home. I am still looking for more from this team.
Mike Fiers has only made one start for the A’s this season. He looked alright, he might not have many elite starts but he rarely doesn’t give them a chance to win.
The A’s bullpen got hit hard yesterday, giving up seven runs in the last two innings. Lou Trivino was a possible closer candidate but he has struggled in leverage spots this season.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Blue Jays are 4-1 in their last 5 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
- Blue Jays are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Blue Jays are 18-37 in their last 55 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
- Athletics are 4-1 in their last 5 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
- Athletics are 11-3 in their last 14 home games.
- Athletics are 17-5 in their last 22 games on grass.
Free Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Prediction:
I like the Jays but I am a little nervous about Ryu. I need the Jays to get him the lead so he can stay out there as long as possible. I am not hearing anything about a pitch count but it might be in effect.
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