Division rivals Baltimore and Toronto have met only thrice so far, but their next three clashes are set for this week, starting with Baltimore Orioles VS Toronto Blue Jays tonight’s game.
The Blue Jays (37-30) touchdown in Maryland, hoping to finally defeat the Orioles (41-24) this season.
In May, Baltimore travelled across borders and swept Toronto clean, winning all three of those matches. The Blue Jays’ chance at vengeance will happen at 7:05 p.m. EDT from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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Predictions and Betting Preview for Baltimore Orioles VS Toronto Blue Jays MLB Regular Season
- Venue: Oriole Park, Camden Yards, Maryland
- When: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
- Time: 16:05 GMT
- Teams to play: Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays.
- MLB Expert Picks: MONEYLINE 1.827
Odds by 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On The Baltimore Orioles
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.137
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5
- BetMGM Spread: +1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 2.05
- BetMGM Over/Under: Under 8.5
Having the third-best winning percentage in MLB, Baltimore is set for the postseason. They ride this series on the wings of a four-game winning streak, thanks to efforts from a pitching staff that’s decapitating opponents.
In those four games, the Orioles permitted a total of 9 runs and never conceded more than 3 in a match. The team’s last poor pitching performance was started by Dean Kremer, but he can join other effective staff in this game. Particularly if he restricts the Blue Jays to one run as he did in 5.1 innings a few weeks ago.
Kremer has had the most underwhelming season, with a 10.5 H/9 and 4.67 FIP, but he just needs to keep today’s match manageable. Sitting in the wings is a group of relievers that lead MLB in FIP and War, according to FanGraphs.
However, Baltimore’s offence shouldn’t be slept on, as they enter today’s match 6th in runs per game, averaging 4.97. They’ve delivered 26 runs during their active winning streak, surpassing 5 runs in 3 of those games.
The Orioles thrive in the same as the Blue Jays, with a strikeout rate that ranks 9th and a walk rate ranked 12th. They set the ball in motion, stole bases (tied for 7th place with Toronto), and struck bad pitches over the fences. Even in the absence of leadoff hitter Cedric Mullins, they found ways to win.
Betting On The Toronto Blue Jays
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.827
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 8.5
- BetMGM Spread: -1.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.78
- BetMGM Over/Under: Over 8.5
What is a good season for the Toronto Blue Jays, would be better if they just knew how to defeat their division rivals. A 6-15 record against the AL Easy put them in 4th and almost out of a playoff spot.
A 4.57 ERA against the East, way higher than their 9th-ranked 3.88 mark all season is one area the Blue Jays can improve on. Chris Bassitt is in line for this start, and he’s been on fire lately.
Over the last 15.2 innings pitched, Bassitt only permitted two runs. He hasn’t walked anyone in those two starts and has 13 strikeouts to match. With a bullpen that is top-10 in ERA, this might be a good meeting for Toronto’s pitching staff in the division.
The team’s offense is averaging 4.6 runs per game this season, 12th in the league, and floats around that mark against the division. Gathering hits is how the Blue Jays win, and there is no team in MLB with more knocks.
There are just two teams with a higher batting average or OBP. Alongside those marks, Toronto has the fourth-lowest strikeout rate and seventh-most stolen bases. They are in 10th place in slugging and 11th in homers. This lineup can taunt pitchers in any given match and could be explosive.
MatchPlug Prediction
This match leaves many questions in its wake. Can Chris Bassitt deliver a third straight line against a dangerous offense in hostile territory? Will the Blue Jays cast out intradivision demons against a team that punked them on the home pitch? Given the way the Baltimore Orioles have been swinging lately, it is not looking possible.
Baltimore may be sending out one of their weaker starters, but Kremer shut down Toronto once this season, there is no telling that he won’t do it again.
If Dean keeps this match close, the Orioles’ bullpen will defeat the Blue Jays on most nights. With both sides’ offenses roughly equal, the hosts look better at home.
Final Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline.
