Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles Prediction, Preview and Odds - 08/09/2022

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Aug 08, 2022
Game Time: 7:05 pm ET, Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Venue:  Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
Where to Watch:  MASN

 

Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Blue Jays -170, Orioles +145; Over/Under:  8 runs
Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Blue Jays -170, Orioles +145; Over/Under:  8 runs
BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Blue Jays -170, Orioles +145; Over/Under:  8 runs
 

Season Record

Toronto Blue Jays:  60-48 (2nd place, AL East)
Baltimore Orioles:  56-52 (4th place, AL East)
 
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Toronto Blue Jays:  6-4 last 10
Baltimore Orioles:  7-3 last 10
 
 
 

Toronto Blue Jays vs Baltimore Orioles Preview and Analysis

 
The Blue Jays were on a 2 game losing streak but now enter this game off of a win. They split their last series against the Minnesota Twins 2-2 in a 4-game series. They enter this game with a 60-48 record overall and have a road record of 26-27. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Orioles on Tuesday with the series opener still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 3rd in the MLB with a .764 OPS. Yusei Kikuchi is their starting pitcher on Monday while Alek Manoah is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 12-5 with a 2.45 ERA this season. His team won 3 of their last 4 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last start, he allowed 2 ER, 0 HRs, and 4 BB with 5 Ks on 2 hits through 6 IP against the Minnesota Twins. 
 
The Orioles were on a 5 game winning streak but now enter this game off of a loss. They won their last series against the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 in a 3-game series. They enter this game with a 56-52 record overall and have a home record of 31-21. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Blue Jays on Tuesday with the 1st game still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 20th in the MLB with a .693 OPS. Jordan Lyles is their starting pitcher on Monday while rookie pitcher Kyle Bradish is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 1-4 with a 6.55 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last start, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HRs, and 3 BB with 5 Ks on 3 hits through 5 IP against the Texas Rangers. 

 

Blue Jays vs Orioles Prediction

The current betting odds have the Blue Jays listed as a big favorite in this game. They Blue Jays have been heating up over the last few weeks as they are winning a lot more games now and have even cut the Yankees lead in the AL East down to single digits. Their offense has been starting to score a lot more runs in their games again as well and they have their stud Manoah on the mound here who has been dominating since he came into the league last season. The Orioles have also been playing well recently but they have a rookie starting here in Bradish and he has not pitched very well this season either. The Yankees are in a slump right now and the Jays actually have a chance to catch up in the division now so they will be motivated to win this game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Blue Jays to win here.
 
Blue Jays Orioles Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, August 9, 2022 (7:05 pm ET start time) is Blue Jays 6 Orioles 3.
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MLB Betting Trends

 
Toronto Blue Jays: 60-48 (-12.6 Units) ML in all games. 52-36 (-11.6 Units) ML as a favorite of -110 or higher. 19-12 OVER as a favorite of -125 to -175.
Baltimore Orioles: 56-52 (+24.1 Units) ML in all games. 42-46 (+17.5 Units) ML as an underdog of +100 or higher. 26-17 OVER at home when the total is 8 to 8.5.
 

Key Injuries

 
Toronto Blue Jays:  J. Merryweather (RP) Mid Aug - Oblique. T. Mayza (RP) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. G. Springer (CF) Out indefinitely - Elbow.
Baltimore Orioles:  J. Arauz (2B) Early Sept - Finger. A. Hays (CF) Ques Tues - Oblique. A. Wells (SP) Mid Aug - Elbow.
 
 

Notable Quotes

 
"I had a feeling there was going to be a play at the plate. Put my head down first couple steps then looked up and tried to figure out how to get into home plate and saw Gary straddling home plate so tried to just slide into him, straight into him best I could. I know what the rule is, it was just a matter of if they were going to call it." - Whit Merrifield after their win against the Twins on Sunday.
 
 
"I thought that Chirinos was in a good spot. Looking at the replay, too, it felt like his right foot was on the line, or on the foul side of the line, giving the runner a clear lane. The ball beat him.” - Brandon Hyde after his team’s loss against the Pirates on Sunday.
 
 

Starting Lineups

 
Toronto Blue Jays
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (R) LF
Vladimir Guerrero (R) DH
Alejandro Kirk (R) C
Teoscar Hernandez (R) RF
Bo Bichette (R) SS
Matt Chapman (R) 3B
Raimel Tapia (L) CF
Santiago Espinal (R) 2B
Cavan Biggio (L) 1B
 
Baltimore Orioles
Cedric Mullins (L) CF
Adley Rutschman (S) DH
Terrin Vavra (L) 2B
Anthony Santander (S) RF
Ryan Mountcastle (R) 1B
Rougned Odor (L) 3B
Jorge Mateo (R) SS
Brett Phillips (L) LF
Robinson Chirinos (R) C
 

Statistical Leaders

 
Toronto Blue Jays
Batting Average:  Whit Merrifield (.357)
Hits:  Vladimir Guerrero (119)
Home Runs:  Vladimir Guerrero (23)
RBI:  Vladimir Guerrero (68)
Stolen Bases:  George Springer (10)
Wins:  Alek Manoah (12)
Saves:  Jordan Romano (25)
ERA:  Bowden Francis (0.00)
 
Baltimore Orioles
Batting Average:  Terrin Vavra (.350)
Hits:  Cedric Mullins (109)
Home Runs:  Anthony Santander (19)
RBI:  Anthony Santander (59)
Stolen Bases:  Jorge Mateo (26)
Wins:  Jordan Lyles (8)
Saves:  Felix Bautista (4)
ERA:  Cionel Perez (1.15)
 
Managers:
Toronto Blue Jays: John Schneider (Interim)
Baltimore Orioles: Brandon Hyde (4th season)


Rod Pearson

About the Author:

Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life.  He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years.  In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective.  Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.

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