Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland Athletics Picks and Predictions May 30th 2025

Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland Athletics May 30th 2025

The Athletics travel to Rogers Centre to take on the Blue Jays on Friday, May 30, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:07 PM and will be played under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting matchup with both teams looking to secure a win.

On the mound, the Athletics will start Jeffrey Springs, who has an ERA of 3.97 and a WHIP of 1.22. The Blue Jays will counter with Chris Bassitt, who holds an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.32. Both pitchers will aim to give their teams an edge in this game.

Athletics vs Blue Jays Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Athletics vs. Blue Jays
• Venue: Rogers Centre
• Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
• Betting Odds: Athletics Spread +1.5 (-150), Blue Jays Spread -1.5 (+124), Athletics MoneyLine +141, Blue Jays MoneyLine -168, Over/Under 8.0 (-110)

The Athletics Can Win If…

The Athletics recently faced the Toronto Blue Jays and lost 12-0 in a tough game. Despite the loss, Brent Rooker, Lawrence Butler, and Luis Urías each managed a hit. The team will look to bounce back with key players like Jacob Wilson and Tyler Soderstrom leading the charge in their next game.

The Athletics have some strong stats that show their potential to win. They rank 7th in batting average and home runs, and 6th in slugging percentage. With players like Jacob Wilson, who has a .348 batting average, the team has the ability to generate runs and challenge opposing pitchers.

Jeffrey Springs will take the mound for the Athletics with a 3.97 ERA and a WHIP of 1.22. His solid performance can help limit the Blue Jays’ offense. Combined with the Athletics’ power hitters, they have a good chance to secure a win in this game.

The Blue Jays Can Win If…

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a dominant 12-0 win against the Athletics. José Berríos led the way with six scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and striking out nine. Ernie Clement and Bo Bichette both hit home runs, contributing to the team’s impressive 18 hits and four home runs overall.

The Blue Jays’ pitching staff has been strong, with a team ERA of 3.93 and a batting average against of .233, ranking sixth in the league. They have 508 strikeouts, placing them fifth in the league. Chris Bassitt, who will start the next game, has a solid ERA of 3.38, making him a reliable option on the mound.

Offensively, the Blue Jays have several key players who can make an impact. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the team with a .279 batting average and eight home runs. Bo Bichette, despite dealing with back tightness, has a .277 average and 30 RBIs, ranking first on the team in RBIs. With these players in form, the Blue Jays have a good chance of securing another win.

The Lean

The Blue Jays are favored with a moneyline of -168 against the Athletics at +141. The Blue Jays have a stronger pitching staff with a 3.93 ERA compared to the Athletics’ 5.52 ERA. Given the Athletics’ struggles with a high ERA and the Blue Jays’ better batting average against, the recommendation is to pick the Blue Jays to win. The model projects a score of Blue Jays 5, Athletics 3.

The over/under line is set at 8.0 with both sides at -110. The Athletics’ pitching allows a high number of home runs, and the Blue Jays’ offense has a decent on-base percentage. However, the Blue Jays’ pitching is strong, which might limit scoring. The model projects a total of 8 runs, so the recommendation is to take the under.

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Jays Look to Roll Over Reeling A’s After Big Blowout Win

The Toronto Blue Jays entered Thursday looking for answers. After a sluggish 2-4 road trip with just six total runs, their bats erupted at home against the slumping Oakland Athletics—and they’re not looking back.

Toronto exploded for eight runs in the second inning alone and crushed four home runs in a 12-0 rout. Ernie Clement stole the show with five RBIs in that single inning, tying a franchise record set by Edwin Encarnacion in 2013.

Clement wasn’t alone in carrying the offense. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched a two-run homer, extending his on-base streak to 29 games, while Jonatan Clase stretched his hitting streak to six games with a 2-for-4 night.

“It’s just awesome to see our offense clicking,” said Clement. “We put some runs up for our pitchers—they’ve earned it.”

Can the Jays Keep the Pressure On?

The shutout win brought the Jays back to .500 and marked their second consecutive shutout following a 2-0 win over Texas on Wednesday. Now they’ll send veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt (4-3, 3.38 ERA) to the mound to keep the momentum going.

Bassitt is familiar with Oakland, having made six career starts against them, going 2-1 with a 3.69 ERA. However, in two matchups last season, he posted a 6.00 ERA.

The A’s will counter with lefty Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.97 ERA), who hasn’t seen Toronto since 2022. He’s 2-0 lifetime against the Blue Jays with a 2.81 ERA over 10 appearances (three starts).

Oakland Still Searching for Answers

It’s been a brutal stretch for the Athletics. They’ve lost 14 of their last 15 and three straight to open their current road trip. On Thursday, their pitching unravelled early—Jacob Lopez gave up seven runs, and Anthony Maldonado allowed four more.

The lone bright spot was Sean Newcomb, who calmed things down with 3 1/3 shutout innings. A’s manager Mark Kotsay also turned to reserve catcher Willie MacIver to pitch the eighth and spare the bullpen further damage.

There was at least one feel-good moment: Toronto native Denzel Clarke made his MLB debut in center field and got chants from local fans. “I’m sure some of them were people I knew,” Clarke said with a smile.

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