Orioles vs. Blue Jays prediction and odds for Wednesday August 2 (Back the Jays)

Jul 21, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) throws
Jul 21, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (16) throws / Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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The Toronto Blue Jays have continued to struggled against AL East opponents, but they have a chance to rebound with a win tonight in their series finale against the Baltimore Orioles.

They have a chance to do exactly that with Grayson Rodriguez on the mound for the Orioles, who has a lowly 6.21 ERA on the season. He'll face-off against Yusei Kikuchi (3.79 ERA) of the Orioles.

Let's dive into the odds for the game and then I'll break down my best bet.

Orioles vs. Blue Jays odds, run line, and total

Orioles vs. Blue Jays prediction and pick

Rodriguez will be making his second start of the season against the Jays. He pitched against them back on May 20, allowing five hits and two earned runs in 5.0 innings. Sure, he had a strong outing against the Yankees last week, but his numbers for the season indicate the Jays will have the significant advantage in this game.

Yusei Kikuchi has been red-hot ahead of tonight's game. He has allowed just two earned runs in his last 16 combined innings pitched. If he can continue that momentum tonight, the Jays are going to be in a great spot.

Based on the pitching matchup, the Jays are a great value bet as home favorites tonight. Let's not let their record against AL East teams sway us away.


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