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Red Sox and Blue Jays Set to Clash in Pivotal Wild Card Race Matchup

As the regular season winds down, the Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off against the Boston Red Sox in one of the final series of the year. With a record of 73-83, the Blue Jays are in last place in the American League East division and will miss the postseason. Meanwhile, the Red Sox, sitting at 78-78, are still clinging to their hopes for a wild card spot, sitting four games back with six games left in the season. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:07 P.M. EST, with Tanner Houck starting for the Red Sox and Chris Bassitt for the Blue Jays. Toronto is the opening betting favorite at -114, with the current line at Toronto -112.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +101 | Blue Jays -112
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-205) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 53%.

Boston vs Toronto Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox currently have an overall record of 78-78 this season, placing them in third in the American League East division. While they are unable to catch the Yankees for the division title, they are still in contention for the wild card spot, being four games back of the Tigers with six games remaining. The Red Sox have lost six of their last 10 games but are coming off a 9-3 victory over the Twins in their last game, with Romy Gonzalez hitting a three-run homer and Kutter Crawford pitching 7.2 innings. Tanner Houck will start the next game with an 8-10 record and a 3.21 ERA. Boston has an impressive batting average of .252, ranking sixth in the MLB, and has scored the 10th most runs and hit the second most doubles. However, they rank eighth in home runs and have struck out the third most times. In terms of power rankings, Boston ranks 19 overall, with a high offensive ranking at 9 but a lower defensive ranking at 23.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently at 73-83 for the season, placing them in last in the American League East division and eliminating them from playoff contention. They have lost five of their last six games, including a sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays. Pitching has been a struggle for the Blue Jays, with Chris Bassitt starting Monday night's game with a 4.16 ERA this season. Toronto's offense ranks 20th in scoring, with a .242 batting average for the season. In their last three matchups, Boston went 1-2 against Toronto.

Red Sox poised for high-scoring victory against Blue Jays in pivotal wild card race matchup

The upcoming game scheduled for Monday evening is anticipated to be a high-scoring matchup. The Red Sox continue to compete for a wild card position, showcasing their determination to prolong their season. With a batting average of .252 and ranking second in doubles this season, Boston is well-positioned to capitalize on their offensive opportunities. Facing Chris Bassitt, who holds a 4.58 ERA in home games, the Red Sox are expected to exploit his vulnerabilities. Furthermore, Toronto has a record of 8-9 at home when Bassitt is on the mound. Despite Toronto's .239 batting average against the Red Sox this season, it is projected that Boston will have a breakout inning and sustain their momentum throughout the game in their quest to remain competitive in the postseason race. A prudent selection would be to take the Red Sox for the win.

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