The Toronto Blue Jays come into this game at an even 72-72, while the Oakland Athletics sit well behind at 57-87. This gap in performance is clearly reflected in the betting lines.
Toronto is favored on the moneyline at -219, meaning you'd need to bet $219 to win $100. Oakland is the underdog at +178, so a $100 bet would win $178 if they pull off the upset. The Blue Jays are also favored by 1.5 runs on the spread, priced at -120. This means you have to risk $120 to win $100 betting Toronto to win by at least two runs. Oakland’s +1.5 spread at +100 offers even money, so a $100 bet wins $100 if they lose by one run or win outright.
The total runs expected in this game is 8.5. The over is slightly less attractive at -102, meaning you need to bet $102 to win $100 on more than 8.5 runs. The under is at -118, so a $118 bet wins $100 if the game has eight or fewer runs.
Given the records and odds, the Blue Jays are the safer pick to win, but the spread is a bit steep. If you like a bit of risk, Oakland +1.5 is a reasonable play, especially if you expect a close game. For total runs, the odds slightly favor the under, suggesting a modest scoring game might be more likely.