Introduction

The Toronto Blue Jays look to extend their dominance over the struggling Oakland Athletics on July 12. With excellent recent form and impressive individual performances, the Blue Jays are the favorites. However, the Athletics can’t be written off entirely as they seek a much-needed rebound after recent disappointments.

Game Time

The game kicks off at 10:05 PM ET in Oakland.

Moneyline Odds

Toronto Blue Jays: -154
Oakland Athletics: +129

Over/Under Line: 10.5

Latest Team Records

The Toronto Blue Jays have a commendable record of 54-39 with a win percentage of 0.581. In contrast, the Oakland Athletics have found it more challenging and currently hold a record of 39-56 with a less impressive win percentage of 0.411.

Injury Report

Fortunately, both teams are in good health with no major injuries to report.

Key Player Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

• George Springer: 0.28 AVG, 16 HR, 53 RBI
• Bo Bichette: 0.279 AVG, 12 HR, 52 RBI
• Alejandro Kirk: 0.306 AVG, 7 HR, 42 RBI

Oakland Athletics

• Jacob Wilson: 0.335 AVG, 9 HR, 42 RBI
• Brent Rooker: 0.272 AVG, 19 HR, 50 RBI
• Tyler Soderstrom: 0.263 AVG, 16 HR, 53 RBI

Team Analysis

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have been in impressive form of late, winning four out of their last five outings with an average of 4.4 runs per game. Confidence is surging in the clubhouse, as the team consistently exudes excellent offensive rhythm. The Jay’s power hitters, namely George Springer and Bo Bichette, have been producing regularly while Alejandro Kirk has been a dynamic force, adding vital runs.

Their solid home record of 32-16 showcases their domineering presence, whilst their road record of 22-23 opens up room for improvement. Nevertheless, the momentum is with the Blue Jays with an intriguing blend of ripe form and high team confidence.

• Batting Average: 0.259
• Total Runs Scored: 427
• Home Runs: 98
• OPS: 0.735
• ERA: 4.13
• WHIP: 1.27

Home Record: 32-16 • Road Record: 22-23

Last 5 Games: L-W-W-W-W (4.4 runs per game)

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Oakland Athletics

Contrarily, the Oakland Athletics have had a tumultuous run, with a bitterly disappointing home record of 18-30 and a nearly split road record of 21-26. In desperate need of a rebound, the team’s key players, including Jacob Wilson, Brent Rooker, and Tyler Soderstrom, must step up to help stabilize this rocky trajectory.

The Athletics have been inconsistent in their recent games, with two wins and three losses, averaging 4.2 runs per game over this period. Despite the recent struggles, the team benefits from potent power hitters, potentially interrupting the Blue Jays’ positive streak with sudden scoring bursts if they hit their stride.

• Batting Average: 0.248
• Total Runs Scored: 401
• Home Runs: 120
• OPS: 0.731
• ERA: 5.29
• WHIP: 1.45

Home Record: 18-30 • Road Record: 21-26

Last 5 Games: W-L-W-L-L (4.2 runs per game)

Head-to-Head History

Oakland Athletics 0–4 Toronto Blue Jays (Last 4 games)

• 2025-06-01: OAK 4 @ TOR 8
• 2025-05-31: OAK 7 @ TOR 8
• 2025-05-30: OAK 7 @ TOR 11
• 2025-05-29: OAK 0 @ TOR 12

Over/Under Trends

Toronto Blue Jays have averaged 9.0 runs per game over their last 7 games, with 2 games going over the total.

Oakland Athletics have averaged 9.4 runs per game over their last 7 games, with 3 games going over the total of 10.5.

Moneyline Betting Prediction

In light of their recent form, overall team performance, and standout performances from key players, it is hard to look beyond the Toronto Blue Jays for this match. The strength in their batting lineup, their momentum on a four-match winning streak, and their evident dominance over the Athletics in recent head-to-head clashes lend credence to the argument that they are the smart bet.

Our prediction leans toward a confident result for the Toronto Blue Jays at -154.

Over/Under Betting Prediction

Given the offensive struggles and overall modest scoring rates for both teams recently, our pick is Under 10.5. The under/over trends suggest tight scoring, which makes the total of 10.5 look steep in the present context.

Pick: Under

Bookmakers

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