September 12, 2025

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Written by: Michael Rivera

Michael is a data-driven baseball enthusiast who specializes in pitch analytics and betting trends.

Orioles vs Jays: Betting Preview & Props (Sep 12)

Last updated: September 12, 2025

Game Time: 9/12, 07:07PM

Game Preview

The Baltimore Orioles fly north to face the Toronto Blue Jays in a critical AL East showdown. DraftKings lists the Blue Jays as a −137 favorite, with the Orioles as a +113 underdog. A hefty 66% of the betting public is backing Toronto, indicating strong confidence in the home team.

Pitching Preview

Pitching Matchup: Trevor Rogers vs Chris Bassitt

Trevor Rogers (BAL):

Rogers brings a diverse arsenal featuring: Four-Seam Fastball (40% usage, 93.2 mph), Changeup (25% usage, 86.3 mph), Sinker (15% usage, 92.9 mph), Slider (12% usage, 81.0 mph), and Sweeper (7% usage, 78.4 mph). Known for his velocity-heavy style, Rogers is a strikeout threat but faces a Blue Jays lineup that averages .272 this season, with a projected xBA of .266 against his pitch mix.

Chris Bassitt (TOR):

Bassitt presents an intricate pitch mix: Sinker (42% usage, 91.6 mph), Cutter (17% usage, 88.5 mph), Curveball (17% usage, 71.3 mph), complemented by a variety of secondary pitches. The Orioles lineup averages .245 this season but stands to improve slightly to a .252 xBA against Bassitt's arsenal, suggesting a potential edge.

Batting Edges vs Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For Orioles vs Chris Bassitt:

The Orioles lineup averages .245 this season but projects to .252 vs Bassitt's arsenal.
Biggest Increase: Samuel Basallo: Season BA .190 → xBA vs arsenal .279 (+89 points), Season K% 23.2% → Arsenal K% 22.3% (-0.9%)
Biggest Decrease: Dylan Beavers: Season BA .305 → xBA vs arsenal .201 (-104 points), Season K% 27.6% → Arsenal K% 34.2% (+6.6%)

For Blue Jays vs Trevor Rogers:

The Blue Jays lineup averages .273 this season but projects to .266 vs Rogers' arsenal.
Biggest Increase: Alejandro Kirk: Season BA .289 → xBA vs arsenal .309 (+20 points), Season K% 10.9% → Arsenal K% 12.6% (+1.7%)
Biggest Decrease: Davis Schneider: Season BA .240 → xBA vs arsenal .184 (-56 points), Season K% 28.6% → Arsenal K% 28.6% (+0.03%)

Strikeout Trends

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The Orioles' projected K-rate is 24.6% vs Bassitt—down 0.2% from their 24.8% season average, indicating limited strikeout prop opportunities.
The Blue Jays' projected K-rate is 16.8% vs Rogers—up 0.6% from their 16.2% season average, suggesting minimal variance for strikeout props.

Umpire Trends

Behind the Plate: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Samuel Basallo (.190 → .279, +89 points) meets betting lean criteria!

No significant strikeout prop opportunities meet our betting threshold in this matchup.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Samuel Basallo presents a strong batting edge against Chris Bassitt, making him a prop standout.
The overall strikeout trends suggest no significant opportunities for K props.
The absence of umpire data introduces volatility into any strikeout or walk prop bets.
Betting Recommendation: Focus on Samuel Basallo's batting performance as the primary edge.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the Orioles vs Jays game? A: Samuel Basallo meets our strict betting criteria with a projected xBA of .279 against Chris Bassitt.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment is TBA, leaving tendencies unknown.

Q: What time is the Orioles vs Jays game? A: The game starts at 9/12, 07:07PM.

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