Set your calendars for May 13, 2024, as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 PM under clear skies. José Berríos, with an impressive ERA of 2.852, will lead the charge for the Blue Jays, while Corbin Burnes, who boasts a similarly competitive ERA of 2.832, will take the mound for the Orioles.
As the 2024 season advances, the Blue Jays find themselves 12th in the AL East Division with an 18-22 record, reflecting a .450 winning percentage. They are currently 5th in their division matchups (5-5), having claimed 3 of their last 10 games but facing a recent setback on a losing streak. The team has balanced home and away records but shows a notable lack of dominance in either. In contrast, the Orioles top the division standings with a 26-13 record, marking a strong .667 win percentage and standing first in divisional play (6-1). They boast a solid performance both at home (14-8) and on the road (12-5), with a balanced victory count in day and night games, and they enter this game also on a losing streak after recent matches.
The betting odds for this encounter provide some intriguing insights. The point spread stands at -1.5, favoring the Orioles, and the over/under for the game is set at 8.0 runs, suggesting a closer, perhaps lower-scoring game than some might expect. Those looking to place moneyline bets will find the Orioles favored at -168, contrasted with +142 for the Blue Jays, indicating the odds makers’ belief in a stronger performance from the home team.