Orioles vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for August 8

Published 5:24 am Thursday, August 8, 2024

On Thursday, August 8 at 7:07 PM ET, the Baltimore Orioles (68-47) visit the Toronto Blue Jays (52-62) at Rogers Centre in the rubber game of the series. Dean Kremer will get the nod for the Orioles, while Kevin Gausman will take the mound for the Blue Jays.

At -115, the Orioles are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Blue Jays (-105). This contest carries an over/under of 9 runs (over +100; under -120).

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Orioles vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
  • Time: 7:07 PM ET
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Rogers Centre
  • TV Channel: MASN2
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Orioles -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Blue Jays -105
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Kremer gets the start for the Orioles, his 16th of the season. He is 4-8 with a 4.39 ERA and 75 strikeouts in 80 2/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent appearance came on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, when the righty went five innings, surrendering four earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • Kremer enters this matchup with four quality starts under his belt this season.
  • Kremer will try to last five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 5.3 innings per outing.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Orioles Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Baltimore Orioles lead the league with 178 total home runs, averaging 1.5 per game.
  • Baltimore has an MLB-high .453 slugging percentage.
  • The Orioles are seventh in the majors with a .255 batting average.
  • Baltimore has the No. 3 offense in MLB action, scoring 5.1 runs per game (585 total runs).
  • The Orioles’ .319 on-base percentage ranks 11th in MLB.
  • The Orioles strike out 8.2 times per game, the No. 11 mark in the majors.
  • Baltimore has the 11th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.89).
  • The pitching staff for Baltimore has a collective 8.6 K/9, which ranks 15th in the majors.
  • Orioles pitchers combine for the No. 10 WHIP in MLB (1.232).

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