Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction 3/27/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

The Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays meet Friday in MLB action at Rogers Centre. Here’s an Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction. This article will include an Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays Pick.

Athletics Betting Preview

The Athletics won 76 games last season, improving their win total in each of the last three years. If that’s the case again, the A’s will be in the thick of the playoff race. Win lose or draw, the Athletics will be fun with an explosive offense led by Nick Kurtz, Brent Rooker, Shea Langeliers, and Tyler Soderstrom. The Athletics have one of the better batting lineups in baseball and it gives them a fighting chance each night. The concerns with the Athletics is on the mound, as Luis Severino was hit or miss last season, Luis Morales is young and still trying to find his way, and Aaron Civale has bounced around the league for a reason. Also, the back end of the A’s lineup has to prove it can keep up with the top of the order. If not, you can pitch around this group. Still, this is a fun Athletics team that will be worth watching.

Luis Severino gets the ball for the Athletics, and he was 8-11 with a 4.54 ERA and 124 strikeouts last season. Severino is 6-4 with a 3.86 ERA and 102 strikeouts in his career against the Toronto Blue Jays. The A’s will face off against the Braves and Astros next. 

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays won 94 games and were close to a World Series title. It will be interesting to see if they can build on that and right a wrong. The Jays lose Bo Bichette, but the lineup has stability in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer, and the additions of Jesus Sanchez and Kazuma Okamoto add more pop. Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease form one of the better rotations in the league, and Tyler Rogers improves the back end of the bullpen. Once Jose Berrios and Shane Bieber return from injury, the Blue Jays make a case for being the most balanced team in baseball and will be a tough out come October. Last season was not a fluke. The Blue Jays are a legit title contender.

Kevin Gausman gets the ball for the Toronto Blue Jays, and he was 10-11 with a 3.59 ERA and 189 strikeouts last season. Gausman is 2-4 with a 3.00 ERA and 65 strikeouts in his career against the Athletics.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Athletics have lost each of their last eight road openers against American League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have won each of their last eight Friday home games against AL West opponents.
• The home team has covered the run line in each of the last four games between the Athletics and Blue Jays.
• The Athletics have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five season openers.
• The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in six of their last eight home games against American League opponents.
• The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in six of their last eight games as home favorites.

Why the Athletics will win

• The Athletics have won three of their last four games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have lost eight of their last 11 home openers as favorites.
• The Athletics have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in 13 of their last 16 games as favorites against AL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Blue Jays’ last four home games after going to extra innings has gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Athletics’ last four night games against American League opponents has gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Athletics’ last seven games against AL East opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven night games between the Athletics and Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• George Springer has hit a home run in three of the Blue Jays’ last five home games against AL opponents.
• Ernie Clement has recorded a Double in each of the Blue Jays’ last four games against the Athletics at Rogers Centre.
• Kevin Gausman has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his three previous home appearances against the Athletics.
• Ernie Clement has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last nine night games.
• George Springer ranked 4th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.309) last season.

Athletics Player Prop Facts

• Shea Langeliers has recorded a Double in each of his last four appearances against AL opponents.
• Nick Kurtz has hit at least one home run in two of the Athletics’ last three games as underdogs.
• Luis Severino has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against the Blue Jays.
• Brent Rooker has recorded at least one hit in each of the Athletics’ last nine games as underdogs against the Blue Jays.
• Luis Severino has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances with the Athletics as underdogs.
• Jacob Wilson was one of only seven players to hit over .300 and have 45+ RBIs last season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Blue Jays ranked 1st in the league for on-base percentage last season (.333).
• The Blue Jays ranked 2nd in the league for strikeouts last season (1099).
• The Athletics ranked 28th in the league for home runs allowed last season (222).
• The Athletics ranked 27th in the league for steals last season (80).

Athletics vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction

Sometimes it takes offenses time to get going early in the season, but these are two of the more talented lineups in baseball. Severino can be up and down with his performances and has an inning at times where he can get rocked. Gausman is solid, but he’s not exactly a top-tier ace you’d expect on the mound come opening day. We’re going to see fireworks from these teams all season and I wouldn’t be surprised if it happens right out of the gate. Give me the over in game one for these clubs.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Over 8.5