The Baltimore Orioles and Toronto Blue Jays both aim to move above .500 on Saturday afternoon.
The pregame narrative: Baltimore embarrassed Toronto, 12-2, on Opening Day. The Blue Jays punched back on Friday, however, slapping the Orioles with an 8-2 win. I give the edge in Saturday’s game to the visitors and like the over to come through for a third consecutive contest.
Check out my Orioles vs. Blue Jays SGP predictions for March 29.
Orioles vs. Blue Jays predictions
Parlay: Orioles ML | Over 8.5 runs (+270)
Orioles ML (+110): The onset of the MLB season is tailormade for unsuspecting results.
Perhaps no sport relies on rhythm more than baseball. The whole game revolves around timing. From a pitcher’s delivery to a hitter’s swing.
This is why it’s difficult for me to lay the -141 price tag with Toronto in this contest.
Firstly, Max Scherzer is expected to start for the Blue Jays and there’s ample reason to be concerned. The veteran’s recent injury history is worrisome, especially as he enters this season with a nagging thumb issue.
It won’t be an easy onboard for Scherzer with a potent Orioles squad waiting for him. Baltimore has scored 14 runs through the first couple of games of this season and has a lineup loaded for bear.
It’s early, but here’s how Baltimore ranks in some key hitting stats:
- 3rd in OPS (.915)
- T-7th in walks per game (4.50)
- 5th in extra-base hit percentage (10.1%)
The Bue Jays did some extensive damage to aging hurler Charlie Morton on Friday. I’m betting on the Orioles to return the favour on Saturday.
MLB SGP legs
Over 8.5 runs (-112): Baltimore’s bats should be able to punish Scherzer.
But I also expect Toronto to score a healthy number of runs in this contest and push this total over.
The Blue Jays’ top bats have fared well against Orioles starter Dean Kremer.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 10-for-28 with five home runs
- George Springer: 7-for-24
- Alejandro Kirk: 6-for-17
Kremer allowed five earned runs (including a home run) across 4.1 innings pitched in his lone start against Toronto in 2024.
Baltimore’s bats don’t have an extensive history with Scherzer, but his injury concerns and declining numbers make me believe the Orioles will be able to get theirs in this contest.
The over on this total cashed in the first two games of this series (24 total runs) and I won’t be surprised to see it deliver in a third consecutive game.
Orioles vs. Blue Jays predictions made at 10:19 a.m. ET on 03/29/2025.
Stevie’s an avid NFL, NHL, and tennis bettor who has no problem talking himself into the underdog. His previous stops include Yahoo! Sports Canada and Toronto Metropolitan University, where he received a degree in Sport Media.