Blue Jays vs Athletics Picks and Prediction – 7/13/2025

The Toronto Blue Jays (54-39) head west to face the Oakland Athletics (39-56) tonight at 8:05 PM EST at Sutter Health Park. Kevin Gausman (6-6, 4.13 ERA) takes the mound against Jacob Lopez (2-5, 4.26 ERA). Toronto fell to the White Sox 2-1 in the latest outing, while Oakland edged Atlanta 5-4 in 11 innings. Elevate your MLB game with our top-notch MLB picks.

Toronto had been solid lately, winning four straight before the tight 2-1 loss to Chicago. George Springer has anchored the lineup, leading the team with 16 homers and 53 RBIs, batting .280. Alejandro Kirk continues to swing a hot bat at .306. The Blue Jays have posted a .259 average collectively, plating 427 runs in 93 games.

On the mound, Toronto sends Gausman, who boasts a steady 4.13 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 104.2 innings. The Jays’ pitching staff maintains a team ERA of 4.13 and a solid 1.27 WHIP. Notable injuries include CF Daulton Varsho and 2B Andres Gimenez, both sidelined until July 18, which slightly thins out the batting order and defensive flexibility.

The Athletics arrive after a morale-boosting 5-4 win against a tough Braves squad, but overall, consistency remains elusive, losing three of the last five games. Oakland sits at just 39-56, struggling at home with an 18-30 mark. Brent Rooker leads offensively, clubbing 19 home runs and driving in 50 RBIs. Jacob Wilson has impressed with a .335 batting average, contributing to Oakland's team batting average of .248.

Pitching continues to plague Oakland, with a team ERA ballooning to 5.29. Lopez, tonight’s starter, sports a less-than-stellar 4.26 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 50.2 innings. The A's pitching staff has been ineffective, allowing opponents to hit .266. Injuries compound the issues, with starters Ken Waldichuk and Luis Medina sidelined long-term, placing more strain on the bullpen.

With Gausman on the hill, Toronto enjoys a clear pitching edge. Oakland’s high ERA of 5.29, coupled with the Jays’ more consistent offensive production, led by Springer and Kirk, tips the scales toward Toronto. Expect the Jays to exploit Lopez and an Athletics bullpen that's allowed a whopping .266 opponent average. Final Score Prediction: Blue Jays win 6-3.