Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays 6/25/2023 Game Analysis, Tips and Predictions

Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays 6/25/2023 – The Oakland Athletics are set to wrap up their three-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. In the opening game of the series, the Athletics secured a narrow 5-4 victory, bringing their record to 20-58 for the season. This matchup presents an intriguing contrast between the two teams. The Athletics hold the worst record in all of baseball, having undergone significant roster changes over the past two seasons. The Toronto Blue Jays will win this game, as favored by the latest baseball betting trends.

Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays 6/25/2023

Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays 6/25/2023

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Oakland Athletics	+1.5 (+125)	9.5 o (+100)	+245
Toronto Blue Jays	-1.5 (-145)	9.5 u (-120)	-275

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Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics managed to halt their eight-game losing streak with a hard-fought 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opening game of the series, improving their season record to 20-58. However, despite the win, the Athletics are languishing in last place in the American League West, trailing the division-leading Texas Rangers by a significant margin of 28 ½ games.
Esteury Ruiz, the Athletics’ centre fielder, has been leading the team offensively with a solid .266 batting average and a team-high 79 hits. Meanwhile, first baseman Ryan Noda boasts an impressive on-base percentage of .387. Power-hitting left fielder Brent Rooker leads the team in both home runs, with 13, and RBIs, with 38.
Taking the mound for the Athletics on Sunday will be right-hander Luis Medina. Medina has struggled with a 1-6 record this season, accompanied by a 7.01 ERA and 41 strikeouts. It will be his first career game against the Blue Jays, and he will aim to contribute to the Athletics’ efforts to secure a series win.

Oakland’s miserable struggle

Recently, the Athletics’ offense has faced difficulties, scoring only 9 runs in their last three games and tallying 3 or fewer runs in 9 of their last 11 contests. The team has suffered eight consecutive losses when scoring 3 or fewer runs. Esteury Ruiz has been a standout performer for the Athletics, leading the team with 79 hits and 31 RBIs. Brent Rooker and Ryan Noda have also been key contributors, combining 108 hits and 69 RBIs.
As the Athletics wrap up their series against the Blue Jays, they will be eager to build upon their recent victory and potentially start a new positive streak. However, they face a tough challenge against a formidable Blue Jays team. The outcome of the game will heavily rely on the performance of Luis Medina on the mound, while the offense will strive to break out of their recent scoring struggles.

Players to watch: Esteury Ruiz CF (GP 76, AB 301, R 31, H 79, 2B 18, 3B 1, HR 1, RBI 31, TB 102, BB 13, SO 57, SB 39, AVG 0.262, OBP 0.319, SLG 0.339, OPS 0.658, WAR 0.2, Shea Langeliers C (GP 67, AB 234, R 25, H 48, 2B 9, 3B 1, HR 9, RBI 31, TB 86, BB 18, SO 74, SB 0, AVG 0.205, OBP 0.272, SLG 0.368, OPS 0.64, WAR -0.4

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays suffered a narrow one-run loss to the Oakland Athletics on Friday, bringing their season record to 41-36. Despite the setback, the Blue Jays had previously enjoyed a two-game winning streak, although they have lost four of their last six contests overall. Currently sitting fourth in the American League East, they trail the first-place Tampa Bay Rays by 11 games.
Bo Bichette, the team’s talented shortstop, has been a standout performer for the Blue Jays, leading the team in several statistical categories. Bichette boasts an impressive .316 batting average, 14 home runs, 46 RBIs, and 102 hits. Second baseman Whit Merrifield excels in on-base percentage, leading the team with .350. Overall, the Blue Jays exhibit a strong team batting average of .262 and a slugging percentage of .416.

Yusei Kikuchi to start for Toronto

Taking the mound for the Blue Jays on Sunday will be left-hander Yusei Kikuchi. With a 6-2 record, a 3.97 ERA, and 77 strikeouts on the season, Kikuchi has been a solid presence on the mound for Toronto. Notably, he has faced the Athletics in his career, recording a 1-3 record, a 3.75 ERA, and 46 strikeouts.
In their recent games, the Blue Jays have demonstrated offensive firepower, scoring 17 runs in their last three outings and tallying four or more runs in four of their last eight contests. When scoring four or more runs, the Blue Jays have split their last 10 games. Bo Bichette continues to shine for Toronto, leading the team with 104 hits and 46 RBIs. Additionally, the dynamic duo of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer combined for 160 hits and 79 RBIs.

Players to watch: Bo Bichette SS (GP 77, AB 328, R 40, H 104, 2B 19, 3B 1, HR 14, RBI 46, TB 167, BB 14, SO 58, SB 3, AVG 0.317, OBP 0.347, SLG 0.509, OPS 0.856, WAR 3.4, George Springer RF (GP 76, AB 299, R 43, H 78, 2B 9, 3B 1, HR 10, RBI 31, TB 119, BB 27, SO 53, SB 12, AVG 0.261, OBP 0.326, SLG 0.398, OPS 0.724, WAR 1.2

Oakland Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Numbers

Trends

Oakland Athletics

The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oakland’s last 15 games.
Oakland is 1-9 SU in their last 10 games.
Oakland is 6-14 SU in their last 20 games against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Oakland’s last 16 games against an American League East Division opponent.
Oakland is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Oakland is 2-9 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 9 games against Oakland.
Toronto are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Oakland.
Toronto are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto’s last 8 games played on a Sunday.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 9 games when playing as the favourite.