If the Orioles’ starting pitching is good enough to complement their talented core of position players adequately, they will be in the hunt. Last year, they addressed the need for an ace by acquiring Corbin Burnes right before spring training. Burnes, as expected, signed elsewhere this winter. Hence, leaving Baltimore with a void atop the rotation again. Its response was to sign 41-year-old Charlie Morton, who has defied Father Time. Also, there is 35-year-old Tomoyuki Sugano, who is transitioning to the majors after 12 seasons in NPB. Neither is projected to be a No. 1 starter.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, April 13, 2025, 1:35 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD |
| TV Coverage: | Check Listings |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Toronto Blue Jays SBG Team Overview
Of major concern this sports betting season is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s impending free agency. The Blue Jays and their star first baseman couldn’t reach an agreement on an extension before Guerrero’s pre-spring training deadline. Thus, casting a cloud over the 2025 season and beyond for Canada’s team.
Toronto has tried, and failed, to add superstars around Guerrero in recent years, but the Blue Jays have also refused to pull the plug and start a rebuild. Thus, they added veterans Andres Gimenez, Anthony Santander, Jeff Hoffman, Yimi Garcia, and Max Scherzer over the winter to compete for a playoff spot. Following the disappointment of finishing in the AL East basement last season for the first time since 2013.
Baltimore Orioles Team Overview
Correlate that the Orioles view Grayson Rodriguez as the answer. Of major concern is that Rodriguez, who missed time last season with injuries, was shut down with elbow inflammation this spring. As a result, he will begin the season on the injured list. For now, Zach Eflin is the team’s top starter.
Meanwhile, Gunnar Henderson graduated from the Rookie of the Year award in 2023 to a top-five MVP finish in 2024. He has been limited this spring by injury, but the trajectory seems clear. Still just 23, Henderson is so good already across the board that it’s hard to see where his gains might come. Consider that a BABIP spike could push him into the range of a .300/.400/.600 slash line. Given his position and overall skills, that might be enough.
He would still have Aaron Judge and Bobby Witt Jr. to contend with. In turn, Witt has the revenge factor going for him since Henderson was chosen over him for the cover of this year’s edition of MLB The Show.
The Orioles have a crowded position-player roster. But top prospect Samuel Basallo eventually will hit his way out of Triple-A. And he went into the lineup as the regular DH in the second half. He would belt 15 home runs, including two 475-foot blasts that establish him as one of the future power kings in the sport.
Certainly, the Orioles will be an offensive force. And with Felix Bautista back to take down the ninth inning, they’ll be much better equipped to hold leads late. The question is how effective they’ll be at turning games over to their high-leverage relievers.
In sum, three things need to happen: First, Grayson Rodriguez needs to be healthy. Kyle Bradish needs to come back strong in the second half. Finally, Orioles general manager Mike Elias needs to leverage his young players to add another impact starter before the trade deadline.
Blue Jays at Orioles SBG Free Pick
To conclude, the Blue Jays offer more MLB odds value with the road team price in an even game.
Blue Jays at Orioles SBG Best Bet: Toronto Blue Jays.