Blue Jays vs Athletics Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 5

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  • The Blue Jays (44-37) are -190 favorites vs the Athletics (27-55)
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi (3-4), 4.73 ERA
  • Athletics starting pitcher: Adrian Martinez (1-1), 6.30 ERA
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Toronto Blue Jays (-190) visit Oakland Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+155) on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Oakland.

The Blue Jays are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Blue Jays vs Athletics Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Blue Jays are 44-37 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 39-43 ATS.

Blue Jays vs. Athletics Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Blue Jays-1.5 -115O 8.5 -105-190
Athletics +1.5 -105U 8.5 -115+155

Blue Jays vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Blue Jays will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 57.8% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Blue Jays and Athletics and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Blue Jays Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Bo Bichette has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 18 away games (+10.55 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Bo Bichette has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 18 away games (+9.05 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Bo Bichette has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 10 of his last 18 away games (+6.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Alejandro Kirk has hit the RBIs Over in 5 of his last 6 away games (+5.85 Units / 98% ROI)
  • Bo Bichette has hit the Runs Over in 11 of his last 16 away games (+5.20 Units / 26% ROI)

Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Total Bases Over in 13 of his last 16 games at home (+10.35 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Ramon Laureano has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+9.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Sean Murphy has hit the Singles Over in his last 5 games (+6.35 Units / 127% ROI)
  • Jonah Bride has hit the Runs Under in his last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Nick Allen has hit the Hits Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)

Athletics vs Blue Jays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chad Pinder 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Elvis Andrus 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000
Nick Allen 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Ramon Laureano 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200

Athletics vs Blue Jays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chad Pinder 0.5 -145 0.5 +105
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 -200 0.5 +140
Elvis Andrus 0.5 -145 0.5 +100
Nick Allen 0.5 -190 0.5 +130
Ramon Laureano 0.5 -175 0.5 +120

Athletics vs Blue Jays RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Chad Pinder 0.5 +240 0.5 -375
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 +170 0.5 -250
Elvis Andrus 0.5 +260 0.5 -400
Nick Allen 0.5 +260 0.5 -450
Ramon Laureano 0.5 +210 0.5 -350

Athletics vs Blue Jays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adrian Martinez 3.5 -115 3.5 -120
Yusei Kikuchi 4.5 -175 4.5 +120
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 29 of their last 39 games (+19.45 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 40 games (+19.35 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 9 games (+0.45 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 34 of their last 58 games (+9.35 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 39 of their last 73 games (+7.00 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+6.10 Units / 61% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 7 of their last 10 games (+4.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.45 Units / 23% ROI)

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Blue Jays have gone 35-46 against the Run Line (-13.85 Units / -14.25% ROI).

  • 44-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.05 Units / -9.33% ROI
  • 44-36 when betting on the total runs Over for +4 Units / 4.51% ROI
  • 36-44 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.2 Units / -14.68% ROI

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Blue Jays have gone 39-43 against the Run Line (-14.65 Units / -13.42% ROI).

  • 27-55 when betting on the Moneyline for -19.5 Units / -22.62% ROI
  • 34-43 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.05 Units / -15.4% ROI
  • 43-34 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.55 Units / 6.18% ROI

Yusei Kikuchi has walked 32 of 225 right-handed batters (14%) this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 39 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 0 Percentile.

Yusei Kikuchi has allowed an OPS of 1.686 (52 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 39 total IP; League Avg: 1.033 — 0 Percentile.

Yusei Kikuchi has allowed an average Exit Velocity of 92.6 MPH on the road since the start of last season (304 balls in play) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 119 total IP; League Avg: 88.8

Yusei Kikuchi has allowed an OPS of 1.517 (167 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 120 total IP; League Avg: 1.060 — first Percentile.

Adrian Martinez: Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Adrian Martinez has limited playing time.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Blue Jays are 35-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .893.

The Blue Jays are just 5-9 (.357) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Blue Jays are 25-18 (.581) at home this season — tied for 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .515.

The Blue Jays are 35-9 (.795) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .704.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Athletics are just 19-8 (.704) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .893.

The Athletics are just 23-6 (.793) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .920.

The Athletics are just 9-29 (.237) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .515.

The Athletics are just 5-24 (.172) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .328.

Blue Jays hitters are slugging .678 on the first pitch of at-bats since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .577.

The Blue Jays are batting .262 with two outs since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .232.

Blue Jays hitters are slugging .457 against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .409.

Blue Jays hitters have just 1,409 strikeouts in 6,955 PA’s (20%) against RHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Athletics are batting just .198 at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .268 (2,068 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .309.

Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .266 (1,325 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

Athletics hitters have an OPS of just .604 (2,935 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .707.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 26% against Blue Jays pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 219 of 3,047 batters (7%) this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 692 of 8,963 batters (8%) since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 36% of their games since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Athletics pitchers have allowed a run 40% of the time after an opposing score this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Athletics have won just just 12% of the time at home since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 42% against Athletics pitchers since the start of last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Athletics have won just 10% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Athletics vs. Blue Jays Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Francelis Montas (Athletics): Undisclosed, Day-to-Day
  • Dany Jiménez (Athletics): Shoulder, D15
  • Jed Lowrie (Athletics): Shoulder, D10
  • Brent Honeywell Jr. (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Daulton Jefferies (Athletics): Arm, D60
  • Jonah Bride (Athletics): Shoulder, D10
  • Deolis Guerra (Athletics): Elbow, D60
  • Julian Merryweather (Blue Jays): Side, D60
  • Hyun Jin Ryu (Blue Jays): Forearm, D60
  • Nathan Pearson (Blue Jays): Mono, D60
  • Daniel Jansen (Blue Jays): Finger, D10
  • Yimi García (Blue Jays): Back, D15
  • Tayler Saucedo (Blue Jays): Hip, D60
  • Andrew Vasquez (Blue Jays): Ankle, D15
  • Kevin Gausman (Blue Jays): Ankle, Day-to-Day

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