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Red Sox Look to Extend Hot Streak Against Struggling Blue Jays in Divisional Battle at Fenway Park

On Monday at 7:10 p.m. EST, the Boston Red Sox will host the Toronto Blue Jays in an AL East divisional battle at Fenway Park. Despite being third in the division with a 41-36 record, the Red Sox are on a hot streak, winning 8 of their last 10 games. In contrast, the Blue Jays are struggling, sitting last in the division with a 35-41 record and losing their last five games. The Red Sox are favored at a -140 money line with a total of 8.5 runs. The starting pitchers will be Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays and Tanner Houck for the Red Sox. Boston opened as the betting favorite at -150 and the current line is Boston -162.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +147 | Red Sox -162
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-148) | Red Sox -1.5 (+130)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 62%.

Toronto vs Boston Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

In their recent matchup against the Cleveland Guardians, the Toronto Blue Jays were defeated with a final score of 6-3. Isiah Kiner-Falefa stood out for the Blue Jays, hitting two solo home runs, while Davis Schneider added a solo shot of his own. Spencer Horwitz was the only other player to contribute a hit for the team. Despite their effort, starting pitcher Jose Berrios struggled, going five innings and giving up five runs on six hits. Currently ranked 24th in power rankings, the Blue Jays are 27th in offense, averaging 3.83 runs per game, and 21st in defense, allowing an average of 4.47 runs against them per game. So far this season, the Blue Jays have a record of 35-42.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox were able to secure a close victory over the Cincinnati Reds, with Jarren Duran leading the offense and Nick Pivetta providing a solid start before the bullpen sealed the win. In the offseason, the team made some strategic signings and trades, including notable additions like Lucas Giolito and Liam Hendricks. Tanner Houck has been a standout performer on the pitching staff, consistently delivering quality starts despite some recent challenges. The Red Sox have a power ranking of 4 and rank 11th in offense and 9th in defense, with a record of 42-36. Despite a recent losing streak against Toronto, Boston remains in contention for a wild card spot or a division title.

Red Sox Poised for Victory Against Toronto in Upcoming Series

The starting pitcher for Toronto has not been determined yet, however, it is important to note that Houck has been performing exceptionally well as a starter for the Boston team this season. The recent success of the Red Sox, with eight wins in their last ten games, compared to Toronto's decline in the AL East standings, may indicate a favorable outcome for Boston in the upcoming series. Despite having a sub .500 record at home, Boston's strong performance against Toronto in recent matchups and the Blue Jays' lackluster record in their last ten games suggest that the Red Sox are poised for another successful series. Taking into consideration the team's momentum, home advantage, and starting pitcher, it is reasonable to expect the Red Sox to secure at least two victories in the upcoming games against Toronto.

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