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MLB betting preview (May 30): Athletics vs. Blue Jays predictions
Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero (27) hits a two run home run against the Athletics during the second inning at Rogers Centre
Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Greg Warren
May 30, 2025, 11:53 EDT
The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking for their fourth win in five games when they continue their four-game series with the Athletics at Rogers Centre on Friday night.
Toronto erupted for 12 runs in the series opener Thursday, as Ernie Clement homered and had five RBIs to help lift the Blue Jays to a 12-0 victory.
The Athletics have lost three consecutive games and 14 of 15, being outscored 117-44 in that span.
Let’s take a look at the game odds for Friday’s clash between the A’s and Blue Jays courtesy of bet365.

Athletics vs. Blue Jays odds

Athletics moneyline odds
+140
Blue Jays moneyline odds
-165
Runline odds
Blue Jays -1.5 (+130), Athletics +1.5 (-155)
Game total
Over 8.5 runs (-115), Under 8.5 (-105)
Date/Time
May 30, 7:07 p.m. ET

About the Athletics (23-34 SU, 26-31 ATS, 30-23-4 o/u)

The Athletics have been outscored by 101 total runs this season and have lost by 10 or more runs seven times, the most in the majors. Additionally, they’ve surrendered at least one home run in 11 straight games, giving up a total of 25 homers in that span. Overall, A’s pitchers have coughed up 84 runs this season, with only the Baltimore Orioles surrendering more (87).
The A’s have struggled in Toronto in recent history, losing 12 of their last 16 games at Rogers Centre dating back to 2019. They’re 9-24 at the venue since 2014.

About the Blue Jays (28-28 SU, 34-22 ATS, 26-29-1 o/u)

The Blue Jays were in desperate need of an offensive outburst, and they got just that on Thursday with an 18-hit outburst that included four home runs. Prior to Thursday, the Blue Jays had scored two or fewer runs in six straight games.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. extended his career-best on-base streak to 29 games on Thursday with his eighth home run of the season. It’s the current longest streak in the majors.
Toronto’s pitchers are also in fine form right now, posting a combined 2.35 ERA over the last 15 days, the third lowest in the majors in that span. Opponents are hitting just .202 off the pitching staff, which has allowed just three home runs over those 13 games.

Probable starting pitchers

Athletics: LHP Jeffrey Springs (5-3, 3.97 ERA, 7.17 K/9)
Springs has been terrific this month, posting a 2-0 record with a 2.05 ERA across five starts. He’s also thrived on the road this year, going 4-1 with a 2.45 ERA while holding opponents to a .179 batting average across six outings. Springs won’t blow anyone away with his 90-mph fastball, but he does rank in the 82nd percentile in breaking pitch run value.
Toronto: RHP Chris Bassitt (4-3, 3.38 ERA, 9.24 K/9)
Bassitt is coming off an implosion against the Tampa Bay Rays, who smacked him around for five earned runs on nine hits over four innings last Sunday. It’ll be interesting to see how he responds coming off his worst start of the season, especially against one of his former teams. He struggled against the Athletics last season, allowing eight earned runs in 12 innings of work.

Notable injuries

First baseman Nick Kurtz (hip), second baseman Zack Gelof (ribs), and third baseman Gio Urshela (hamstring) are notably on the injured list for the Athletics.
Pitchers Ryan Burr (shoulder), Erik Swanson (forearm), Nick Sandlin (lat), Yimi Garcia (shoulder), and Max Scherzer (thumb) are all on the injured list for the Blue Jays. Infielder Andres Gimenez (quad) and catcher Tyler Heineman (concussion) are also on the IL. Swanson is very close to a return and could be activated as early as Friday.

Weather

We’ll likely see another indoor ballgame at Rogers Centre, as forecasts are calling for the possibility of thunderstorms on Friday evening. If the dome is open, winds will be light, around 10 mph, and won’t play a factor.

Athletics vs. Blue Jays betting trends

  • The over is 6-2-1 in the Athletics’ last nine games.
  • The Blue Jays are an MLB-best 34-22 on the runline this season.
  • Toronto has hit the team total under in 24 of its last 38 games.

Athletics vs. Blue Jays player prop trends

  • Springs has recorded over 17.5 outs in three straight starts and five of his last six. He’s -125 to beat that mark again Friday.
  • Bo Bichette has homered in back-to-back games and is +600 to go deep in a third consecutive contest.
  • Lawrence Butler has beaten his line of 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs in eight of his last 10 games and 12 of his last 20. He’s -115 to exceed that mark.

Athletics vs. Blue Jays best bet

Blue Jays runline: +135 for one unit (best odds @ Sports Interaction). Toronto is the best team in the majors at covering the runline this season (34-22 ATS), and the Athletics are serious fade material right now until they can prove otherwise. The Blue Jays should have some momentum after Thursday’s offensive outburst, and that should carry over to this matchup. They’ve hit lefties well this season, posting a .732 OPS (ninth in majors) with a .338 on-base percentage (fourth in baseball).

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