Blue Jays vs. Athletics Prediction, Odds and Props for Sept. 8: Toronto Rebounds

Written By Jason Green | Published at September 8, 2026

Blue Jays vs. Athletics prediction for second game of AL series. The Blue Jays lost Game 1 of this series and have lost two in a row. — Sep 7, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics third baseman Zack Gelof (20) slides headfirst to steal third base against Toronto Blue Jays infielder Kazuma Okamoto (7) during the third inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

The Blue Jays are in NorCal, facing the Athletics as they push for the playoffs. In this Blue Jays vs. Athletics prediction, you’ll find the latest odds, game info, the starting pitching matchup, and some value prop bets we have found.

The Blue Jays (72-73) lost the opener of this series, and they have lost two in a row after a four-game win streak. To make the playoffs, they will have to snag a Wild Card, and they are one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the last Wild Card.

While the Athletics (58-87) are out of the playoff race and have the second-fewest wins in the AL, they have won five of their last six games.

bet365 Sportsbook has the Blue Jays as the favorite in Game 2 of this AL series at -185 with the Athletics at +155 and a total of 9.5 runs.

Upheld Call Leads to Loss For Jays

After the Blue Jays tied the series opener with a home run in the ninth inning, they lost 6-5 after they challenged a call in the bottom of the inning. In the loss, Andres Gimenez had a home run and two RBIs, and Alejandro Kirk and Kazuma Okamoto had solo home runs.

Toronto ranks 10th in the Majors in team ERA and tied for 27th in runs scored; after totaling 25 runs in three games, they have scored 10 in the last three.

Okamoto (.232, 29 home runs, 82 RBIs) leads the club in home runs and RBIs, is batting .286 this month, and has three home runs and eight RBIs over the last nine games.

Toronto's Starting Pitcher for Game 2

Jose Soriano (11-7, 3.52 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) takes the hill for the Blue Jays, who have won seven of his last eight starts, including his last two. He has given up more than three runs only once in his last 11 starts, and in his lone start against the Athletics this season, he gave up four runs in five innings on June 20. This season, he has 151 strikeouts and 70 walks in 156 innings.

Athletics Get One Back

In the series opener, the Athletics got the win, their first against the Blue Jays since being swept in Toronto earlier this season.

In the 6-5 win in Game 1, Zack Gelof had two RBIs, Henry Bolte had a solo home run, and Jeff McNeil played the hero with the walk-off, game-winning infield RBI single.

This season, the Athletics rank tied for 18th in runs scored and 29th in team ERA.

The Athletics have been winning lately with younger players, as some of their key players are out with injuries. Nick Kurtz (.256, 21 home runs, 69 RBIs), who leads the team in RBIs, Shea Langeliers (.263, 23 home runs, 51 RBIs), who leads them in home runs, and Tyler Soderstrom (.245, 19 home runs, 56 RBIs) are all out.

Athletics’ Starting Pitcher for Game 2

Jack Perkins (3-10, 6.50 ERA, 1.54 WHIP) gets the nod, and the Athletics have won two of his last three starts. After giving up 18 runs in three starts, he has given up a total of eight runs over his last four outings. Perkins spent the first half of the season out of the bullpen and has logged 98 1/3 innings, striking out 116 and walking 47.

Blue Jays vs. Athletics Prediction

The Athletics are the hotter team but are taking the Blue Jays in the second game of this series. Soriano has been pitching well, with Toronto winning seven of his last eight starts. Perkins has not been bad in his last few outings but has an ERA north of 6.00 and will hand the ball off to an Athletics’ bullpen that ranks dead last in bullpen ERA. Toronto will get the W tonight and go for the series win tomorrow.

Prediction: Blue Jays Moneyline -185, bet365

Blue Jays vs. A's Player Prop Bets

Here are solid value prop bets at bet365:

Jack Perkins Over 3.5 strikeouts: -156, bet365 – Great value here for Perkins, as he has at least five strikeouts in his last three starts and in his last one had seven while only lasting three innings.
Kazuma Okamoto to hit a home run: +350, bet365 – Okamoto had a home run in the Athletics' hitter-friendly park yesterday, and Perkins has served up seven home runs over his last seven starts.
Ernie Clement to record 2+ bases: +115, bet365 – Clement leads the Blue Jays in batting average (.275) and has six hits over the last six games.