A's vs. Blue Jays Opening Day Odds, Picks, and Predictions The Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays kick off their 2026 MLB regular season on Friday at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. The game is set for a 7:07 p.m. ET start, with the first pitch televised on MLB Network. Analysts are breaking down the matchup, odds, and potential outcomes for the opening contest. In the 2025 season series, the Blue Jays dominated the A’s, securing a 5-2 record. The A’s finished with a 76-86 overall record, placing fourth in the AL West. They struggled on the road, posting a 40-41 mark, and had a negative run differential of -84. Their performance against the AL East was 14-17. SS Jacob Wilson emerged as a key player for Oakland, batting .311 with 13 home runs, 63 RBIs, and a .800 OPS, ranking him among the league’s top performers. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, finished 94-68, claiming the AL East title and reaching the World Series for the first time in 32 years. They fell to the Dodgers in a seven-game series but showcased a strong home performance with a 54-27 record. Their overall run differential of +77 highlighted their offensive prowess, and they dominated the AL West with a 19-12 record. RF George Springer led the charge with a .309 average, 32 home runs, 84 RBIs, and a .959 OPS. Projected starters for Friday’s game include RHP Luis Severino for the A’s and RHP Kevin Gausman for the Blue Jays. Severino, with a 4.54 ERA in 2025, has a career record of 6-4 against the Blue Jays, though his most recent start against them ended in a loss. Gausman, who posted a 3.59 ERA in 2025, has a 2-4 record against the A’s, with a higher ERA in those matchups. Both pitchers have faced each other in 2025, with Gausman holding a 5.59 ERA in two starts against Oakland.#toronto_blue_jays #mlb_network #oakland_athletics #rogers_centre #jacob_wilson
