Toronto Blue Jays - Baltimore Orioles predictions and free betting tips [03/06/2024]

Tonight, the Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their home series against the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles have been dominating their opponents recently, winning 7 out of their last 10 matches. Despite hitting 15 times, Baltimore only managed to score 3 runs in their loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in last night's game. It was a disappointing defeat, and the team will be looking to get back on the winning track.

Baltimore Orioles

Right-hander Grayson Rodriguez is set to take the mound. He has a record of 1-2 against the Blue Jays, with his last outing being a loss where he pitched 6 innings, allowing 3 runs and 6 hits. This will be his 10th start of the season, currently holding a 5-2 record and a 3.53 ERA. Baltimore enters this series with an average of 5.07 runs per game, ranking fourth in the league, and they are still leading in home runs.

Toronto Blue Jays

Kevin Gausman will be looking to improve his statistics against Baltimore and will start this game on the mound. He has lost the last three encounters against the Orioles, although his last outing wasn't too bad. Over 6 innings, he struck out 8, allowed 2 runs and 5 hits. Over 11 starts this season, he has recorded 4 wins and 3 losses with a 4.14 ERA.

His home performances have been quite poor, with an OBA of .343 being notably high. Toronto ranks 23rd in average runs per game (3.96). The lack of powerful hits has resulted in the Blue Jays leaving many players on base and not scoring enough runs. On a positive note, they exhibit good discipline at bat.

Prediction: Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles

The Orioles have historically played well against Toronto, and with Kevin Gausman starting, it's a significant boost for Baltimore's batting. This should lead to a confident win for the visitors.

Prediction: Match Total

Baltimore's attack is strong, and they will score their share, while Toronto needs to showcase their best qualities and discipline at bat to put up a fight. Rodriguez can sometimes lose control on the road, so a total over 7.5 runs in the game looks more than realistic.