AL East Preview: Toronto Blue Jays (77-71) vs. Baltimore Orioles (89-60)
The division rival Toronto Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Camden Yards.
The Blue Jays will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Marcus Stroman in this game. Stroman has a 10-5 record and a 3.53 ERA this season.
It’ll be Wei-Yin Chen toeing the rubber for the Orioles in this contest. Left hander Chen is 15-4 with a 3.59 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Orioles listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Blue Jays, while the game’s total is sitting at 7½.
The Orioles were a 3-2 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Yankees. That made winners of bettors who got Baltimore at -118 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Toronto was a 6-5 loser in its last match at home against the Rays. They lost as -122 favorites, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.
Toronto:
Team record: 77-71
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games
Toronto is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Baltimore
Baltimore:
Team record: 89-60
Baltimore is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Toronto at Baltimore Tuesday, September 16
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