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Mar 29, 2026 , 08:32 AM ET
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Our A’s vs. Blue Jays predictions expect Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to keep getting on base one way or another.
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o0.5 Walks (+110)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. goes to first base after a walk.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has had a great start to his 2026 campaign, and I expect him to continue to be productive this afternoon as the Toronto Blue Jays try to sweep the Athletics.
Find out why in my Blue Jays vs. Athletics predictions and MLB picks below.
A’s vs Blue Jays predictions
A’s vs Blue Jays best bet: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 0.5 walks (+110)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. ranked in the 89th percentile in walk rate last season among all qualified hitters in baseball.
He’s picked up right where he left off last season with walks in back-to-back games to start the season, totaling three in those two games.
I’m backing him to earn another free pass to first base this afternoon to go Over his 0.5 walks total, especially with A’s starter Luis Morales on the mound.
He struggled with command all spring long, walking 14 batters in his final five preseason appearances.
COVERS INTEL: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded a walk in seven straight games dating back to Game 2 of the World Series.
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A’s vs Blue Jays same-game parlay (SGP)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 0.5 hits
George Springer Over 0.5 RBI
Jays moneyline
I’ll continue to back Guerrero Jr.’s eye at the plate today by taking him to record a hit. He’s riding a 14-game hitting streak and hopes to make it 15 in a row today.
For my second leg, I’ll take George Springer to record an RBI. He’s a great fastball hitter, and Morales throws heat on more than 50% of his pitches. With the way the bottom of the lineup is hitting, it’s putting Springer in good RBI positions.
The Jays are also 7-3 in their last 10 games against the A’s. Given how much success they’ve had offensively in this series, and the erratic nature of Morales, I’m backing the Jays to pick up the win and complete the series sweep today.
A’s vs Blue Jays home run pick: George Springer (+305)
Morales is a fastball pitcher who was hit hard last season and throughout spring. He allowed eight homers in 10 appearances last season, and gave up three homers in his final three starts of spring.
Springer handles a fastball extremely well, sporting a 1.076 OPS against the pitch last season with a team-high 14 home runs. He hit them hard, too, with a .746 xSLG and a hard-hit rate of 55%.
2026 Transparency record
Best bets: 1-0, +1.2 units
SGPs: 0-1, -1.0 units
HR picks: 0-1, -1.0 units
A’s vs Blue Jays odds
Moneyline: A’s +135 | Blue Jays -160
Run line: A’s +1.5 (-150) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+125)
Over/Under: Over 8.5 | Under 8.5
A’s vs Blue Jays trend
The Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these clubs. Find more MLB betting trends for A’s vs. Blue Jays.
How to watch A’s vs Blue Jays and game info
Location
Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
Date
Sunday, March 29, 2026
First pitch
1:37 p.m. ET
TV
NBCS-California, Sportsnet
A’s starting pitcher
Luis Morales
(2025: 4-3, 3.14 ERA)
Blue Jays starting pitcher
Eric Lauer
(2025: 9-2, 3.18 ERA)
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Mike DiStefano joins Covers after a successful five-year stint with TSN. Distefano hosted Leafs Lunch, a Toronto Maple Leafs-centric radio show which featured a daily best bets segment where he found the biggest and best value plays of the night. He was also a weekly staple on TSN’s flagship radio/tv show “OverDrive” as a betting analyst during their NFL picks segment #TeamAl-DogForever.
A graduate of Centennial College’s Sports Journalism program, Mike has also contributed to the Canadian Baseball Network, FanSided, and The Hockey News.
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