| MATCHUP | Toronto Blue Jays | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 72-72 | 57-87 |
| Spread | -1.5 -119 | +1.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | -209 | +171 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-102) | Under 8.5 (-119) |
| Where | Athletics Stadium | |
| When | Monday, September 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 10:05 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays enter Monday’s contest with a 72–72 overall record (4th in the American League East) and a 35–37 mark on the road. The Blue Jays offense has been inconsistent this season. Toronto has compiled 580 runs scored (27th in MLB), 231 doubles, a .248 team batting average and 135 home runs which ranks a rather low 28th in Major League Baseball.The Blue Jays arrive at tonight’s game in above average form. Toronto has won four of the team’s last five games played this season, including a 4–3 victory over the Kansas City Royals two days ago.
The Toronto Blue Jays will turn to right hander Dylan Cease in this game. In 26 starts made this season, Cease has compiled a 10–5 win loss record, a 2.25 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP (7th in MLB), and 221 strikeouts which ranks second in Major League Baseball. Cease arrives at this contest in elite form, allowing one earned run or fewer in three of his last four starts made in 2026. Cease will look to build on his recent strong pitching performances in tomorrow evening’s matchup with the Oakland Athletics.
Turning our attention to the Toronto offense, the Blue Jays lineup features Kazuma Okamoto and Ernie Clement. Okamoto has compiled a .231 batting average, 28 home runs (18th in MLB), 81 RBIs, 23 doubles and a .745 OPS. Ernie Clement has tallied a .275 batting average, 30 doubles and a .687 OPS.
Athletics Betting Preview
The Athletics enter Monday night’s matchup with a 57–87 overall record (5th in the American League West) and a 25–44 mark at home. Oakland has played competitive baseball recently, winning four of the team’s last five games, including a 9–2 victory over the Texas Rangers five days ago.The Athletics will start left hander Jacob Lopez in today’s game. In 20 starts made in 2026, Lopez has compiled a 6–4 win-loss record, a 4.71 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP and 103 strikeouts in 105 innings pitched. Lopez arrives at this contest in good form, allowing one earned run or fewer in two of his last three starts made this season.
The Athletics lineup features talented catcher Shea Langeliers. Langeliers has amassed a .263 batting average, 23 home runs, 51 RBIs, 19 doubles and an .829 OPS.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win.
• Offensive balance. Kazuma Okamoto and Ernie Clement have been key contributors for the Toronto Blue Jays lineup.• Starting pitching. Dylan Cease has compiled a 10–5 win loss record, a 2.25 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP (7th in MLB), and 221 strikeouts which ranks second in Major League Baseball
• Current form. The Toronto Blue Jays have won four of the team’s last five games.
Why the Athletics will win.
• Home field edge. The Athletics have played subpar baseball at Sutter Health Park this season. The team will look to improve on the team’s win-loss record later today.• Offensive balance. Shea Langeliers leads the Athletics lineup.
• Starting pitching. In 20 starts made in 2026, Jacob Lopez has compiled a 6–4 win-loss record, a 4.71 ERA, a 1.46 WHIP and 103 strikeouts in 105 innings pitched.