Oakland and Toronto open their six-game regular-season series with a three-game set at Rogers Centre in Toronto, and we’re taking a closer look at the Game 1 set for Jackie Robinson Day. The Jays have dominated the A’s over the last few years, winning 11 of their previous 13 encounters, so let’s see what’s the best Blue Jays vs Athletics betting pick for Friday, April 15, 2022.
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Athletics vs Blue Jays FanDuel Betting Pick
This game will be played at Rogers Centre at 7:07 PM ET on Friday, April 15, 2022.
Why Bet The Blue Jays:
✅ Toronto owns one of the most terrifying lineups in baseball, and Oakland’s pitching staff will have a mountain to climb in the opener. The Blue Jays have already smacked 11 home runs in 2022. Through their first six games of the new season, the Jays have recorded the fifth-best OPS in the majors (.767) and the eighth-best batting average (.251). George Springer has ten hits and a couple of home runs in 27 at-bats, while Vladimir Guerrero is 9-for-23 with four dingers and eight RBIs.
✅ Daulton Jefferies had an impressive season debut for the A’s. The 26-year-old righty needed only 48 pitches to get through five scoreless innings, allowing a couple of hits and walks in a 4-1 victory at the Philadelphia Phillies. This time around, Jefferies will have a much taller task. The Blue Jays are victimizing the right-handed starting pitchers, slashing .271/.324/.518.
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✅ Toronto has played very well at home lately. The Blue Jays have won 14 of their previous 19 outings at Rogers Centre. They’ve scored a whopping 42 runs over their last five home contests. Also, the Blue Jays are undefeated in six consecutive home games against the Athletics.
Oakland Athletics
The Athletics improved to 3-3 on the season following a surprising 4-2 victory at the Tampa Bay Rays last Wednesday. Frankie Montas punched out six across 6.1 frames of a one-run ball, while Lou Trivino recorded his first save of the season.
Oakland’s pitching staff has amassed a 4.27 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and .244 batting average against so far this season. The Athletics’ bullpen owns a 3.65 ERA and 3.75 FIP. On the other side of the ball, the A’s have registered a .222/.303/.401 triple-slash over their first six showings in 2022.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays returned to the right track last Wednesday, improving to 4-2 on the season with a 6-4 victory at the New York Yankees. Jose Berrios yielded three earned runs on six hits and three walks through five innings of work, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched three home runs.
Guerrero hit two of his three dingers after receiving two stitches in his finger, as Aaron Hicks stepped on his hand during a play at first base. The Blue Jays’ superstar refused to exit the game, and he should be ready to go Friday against the A’s.