Blue Jays vs. Athletics prediction: Why Toronto is favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [9/7/2026]
Dimers' simulation model projects a 61.6% win probability for the Blue Jays at Sutter Health Park.

will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at Sutter Health Park on Monday, commencing at 10:05 PM ET.
Jacob Lopez (6-4, 4.71 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics, pitting him against Dylan Cease (10-5, 2.24 ERA) for the Blue Jays.
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Blue Jays as the most likely winner in this Blue Jays vs. Athletics prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
For more, dive into Dylan Cease's projected pitching stats.
Blue Jays vs. A's prediction and odds
Our famous predictive model gives the Blue Jays a 61.6% chance of defeating the Athletics.
According to our model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 51.4% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 55.7% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Blue Jays -1.5 (-111) / Athletics +1.5 (+108)
- Moneyline: Blue Jays -182, Athletics +186
- Total: Over/Under 8.5 (+106/-108)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Athletics +1.5 @ 48¢ via Novig
- Moneyline: Athletics @ 35¢ via Polymarket
- Total: Over 8.5 @ 49¢ via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & first pitch details
Monday's MLB game between the Athletics and Blue Jays at Sutter Health Park is scheduled to start at 10:05 PM ET.
- Who: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics
- Date: Monday, September 7, 2026
- Time: 10:05 PM ET/7:05PM PT
- Venue: Sutter Health Park
Conclusion
We predict the Blue Jays, with a 61.6% win probability, will likely beat the Athletics in Monday's MLB matchup.
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