Blue Jays Seek Steadiness at the Start of the Season; Ontario Sports Betting Sees Potential in Their Chances

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TheToronto Blue Jays wrapped up their inaugural week of the 2022 season with a series victory of 2-1 against the Oakland Athletics, clinching a 4-3 win on Sunday to elevate their record to 6-4 at this early stage of the season. This performance places them at the top of the American League East standings.

One element that this Toronto Blue Jays squad seems to be missing at the moment is consistency. However, the advantages greatly overshadow the downsides.

The Jays entered this season with high expectations as one of the top contenders for the World Series, positioned just behind the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros. After a little more than a week of games, they continue to hold a place near the summit of theOntario sports betting betting odds at +850 for the championship. Following an opening weekend series win over the Texas Rangers, Toronto made their way to New York, where they evenly split a four-game series with the Yankees before returning home to outperform the Athletics.

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Los Angeles Dodgers +500
Toronto Blue Jays +850
Houston Astros +1000
Chicago White Sox +1100
New York Yankees +1100
Atlanta Braves +1200
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Offense Drives Early Wins

The team's offense is undoubtedly their strong suit and has shown the capability to dominate games, though they've also faced two shutouts in defeats against the New York Yankees this past week. It is no surprise that the standout performer has been Vladimir Guerrero.

Guerrero entered the season as thebetting favorite He is in the running for the home run crown and, in just 10 games, he has given Ontario sports bettors reasons to be optimistic. He leads the league with five home runs, three of which came in one game against the Yankees.

On that particular night, he displayed his talent for clinching victories singlehandedly, adding a double to his stats and driving the Jays to success. However, the following day saw a stark contrast as Guerrero struck out four times in a shutout defeat. Nonetheless, he possesses the potential to excel on any given night against any pitcher.

Guerrero is not the sole source of offense for the Blue Jays; offseason addition Matt Chapman has also contributed with a couple of home runs, including one against his former team, the Athletics. He ranks second on the team with seven RBIs. George Springer was instrumental in a 3-0 victory over New York, and Santiago Espinal has filled in well to mitigate the offense lost due to Marcus Semien's departure in the offseason, frequently reaching base.

The most disappointing offensive performance has come from Bo Bichette, who has struggled at the plate after an impressive opening series against Texas. However, his solid defensive play has somewhat masked his offensive deficiencies. Bichette will need to build upon his two-hit outing against Oakland, especially since the Jays will be without power hitter Teoscar Hernandez until late April due to a left oblique strain suffered against the Yankees.

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Cecil Peters serves as a Senior Betting Analyst for deereplanet.com. As a professional sports gambler in Canada, Cecil specializes in evaluating the latest odds affecting professional teams in Canada, focusing on the beloved players and teams of Toronto, including the Raptors, Blue Jays, and Maple Leafs.

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Entering the season, the Blue Jays were considered serious contenders for the World Series trophy, with only the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Houston Astros ranked higher. After a little more than a week of play, they continue to hover near the top of the

betting odds, standing at +850 to claim the championship. Following an opening weekend triumph over the Texas Rangers, they traveled to New York where they split a four-game series against the Yankees before returning to home turf to dominate the Athletics.