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Toronto Blue Jays to Face Boston Red Sox in Crucial American League East Matchup at Fenway Park

On Wednesday night, the Toronto Blue Jays (65-69) will face off against the Boston Red Sox (68-64) in an exciting American League East matchup at Fenway Park. Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Blue Jays, while Brayan Bello will pitch for the Red Sox. The game is set to start at 7:10 ET. Boston is currently the favorite with a -144 line.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +129 | Red Sox -144
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-156) | Red Sox -1.5 (+136)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 59%.

Toronto vs Boston Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are still mathematically in contention for a playoff spot, but their chances are slim following a 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox that dropped them to 65-68. They are currently 13.5 games out of the A.L. East lead and 8.5 games back of the final wild card spot. Despite recent success winning five of their last six games, the loss to the Red Sox ended a five-game winning streak. Yariel Rodriguez struggled on the mound, giving up six earned runs, while Dalton Varsho and Will Wagner homered in the losing effort. Chris Bassitt will start the next game, boasting a 9-12 record with a 4.41 ERA. Toronto is currently ranked 21st in offense, 25th in defense, and has a record of 64-69 this season with a power ranking of 6.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have surpassed expectations this season and currently find themselves in the playoff hunt as we approach September. Their recent win over the Blue Jays improved their record to 68-64, placing them 4.5 games out of the wild card spot. The team will face off against the Twins in a crucial series later in the month. Tuesday's victory was much-needed, breaking a four-game losing streak with a strong performance from pitcher Greg Weissert and hitter Jaren Duran. Pitcher Brayan Bello will start the next game against Bassitt, coming off an up-and-down season with an 11-6 record and a 4.95 ERA. The Red Sox rank 24th in power rankings and 5th in offense, averaging 4.93 runs per game, but rank 26th in defense, allowing 4.83 runs per game. In their last three meetings, Toronto went 1-2 against Boston.

Blue Jays Have Potential Value as Underdogs in Highly Anticipated Matchup Against Red Sox

The upcoming matchup between these division rivals is anticipated to be an engaging contest, with Wednesday's game holding particular promise. In terms of sports betting, there is potential value in considering the Blue Jays as underdogs for this match. One compelling reason for this is Boston's less than stellar home record of 30-37 this season. Additionally, Toronto has shown strong performance recently, boasting a 5-1 record in their last six games. Chris Bassitt has proven to be a formidable force against the Red Sox this season, delivering consistent quality starts with a 2.77 ERA over a combined 13.0 innings in two outings. The Blue Jays' offensive prowess is also worth noting, making them a compelling choice as underdogs in this exciting matchup.

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