Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction: What Can We Expect From Kyle Gibson, Chris Bassitt?
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction: What Can We Expect From Kyle Gibson, Chris Bassitt?
The race for the AL East pennant is going to be electric. Right now, the Orioles sit atop the division, 1.5 games ahead of the Rays and 5.5 games ahead of the Blue Jays. Tampa Bay has fallen off in the second half of the season, but Toronto has stepped up their play recently. I have a feeling this divisional race will come down to the final games of the season, and the Blue Jays might end up shocking the world atop the AL East.
Orioles vs. Blue Jays Date, Time and Where to Watch
- Date: July 31, 2023
- Time: 7:07 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB.TV
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction
The Blue Jays are finally playing like the contender we knew they’d be. Vladdy has found his power again, and Bo Bichette has quietly been one of the best hitters in baseball this year. Whit Merrifield is the hottest hitter in the American League right now, becoming a great leadoff man for the Jays. This offense looks unstoppable right now…
Kyle Gibson is in for a tough assignment in Toronto tonight. The Orioles’ workhorse has looked sharp in his last two starts, but he’ll be facing a Blue Jays lineup currently playing at their best. Will the crafty veteran stun this red-hot Jays lineup?
With the total moving up from 8.5 to 9, I’m willing to bet Gibson struggled against the Blue Jays tonight. Instead of backing the Blue Jays on the moneyline, bet the over. The betting splits on the over are sharp, and fading the Orioles isn’t a profitable strategy. They’ve been one of the most profitable teams in baseball this season, always seemingly finding a way to win. Let’s back Toronto’s bats against Gibson without fading this “magical” team.
Chris Bassitt had his worst outing of the season against the Orioles last month, giving up 11 hits and 8 earned runs in only three innings of work. Expect much of the same tonight, as Baltimore enters this series coming off a 9-3 win in the Bronx. This Orioles offense is underrated because they lack big names, but they’ve been one of the most productive offenses in baseball.
Both starting pitchers tonight have decent stats on the season but will have their hands full against two explosive offenses. Fade these arms, and bet the over before this total gets any higher.
Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays Pick
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