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Toronto Blue Jays vs. Oakland Athletics
The Toronto Blue Jays and the Oakland Athletics will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.
The Blue Jays will trot Hyun-Jin Ryu out to the mound in this one. Left hander Ryu has a 1-2 record and a 2.60 ERA this season.
Ryu's opponent in this one will be Mike Fiers. The Athletics right hander has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Blue Jays as -131-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total opened at 8.
Oakland lost its last outing, a 9-4 result against the Blue Jays on May 05. Bettors who backed the Blue Jays at 124 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (13) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Toronto was a 9-4 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Toronto at 124 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (13) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Toronto:
Team record: 15-14 SU
Toronto is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Toronto is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto's last 8 games
Oakland:
Team record: 19-13 SU
Oakland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Oakland is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games
Next up:
Toronto at Houston Friday, May 7
Oakland home to Tampa Bay Friday, May 7