Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boston Red Sox (79-78) are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays (73-84) in an American League East matchup at the Rogers Centre. The Red Sox took the first game
Game outlook
The Boston Red Sox (79-78) are set to face off against the Toronto Blue Jays (73-84) in an American League East matchup at the Rogers Centre. The Red Sox took the first game of the series with a 4-1 victory. Brayan Bello will take the mound for the Red Sox, with a 4.49 ERA, while Bowden Francis will start for the Blue Jays with a 3.47 ERA. Toronto is favored to win, opening at -126 and currently sitting at Toronto -122.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox +112 | Blue Jays -122
Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-192) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 55%.
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have been recently eliminated from playoff contention but have shown improvement in their performance, winning their last three games. Their offense has been strong, ranking seventh in the league with a .747 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.7 runs per game. The team has also been hitting home runs effectively, tying for seventh in the league with 193 homers. Center fielder Jarren Duran has been a standout performer with a .286/.344/.498 slash line, 21 home runs, 75 RBI, 107 runs scored, and 34 steals. The team is looking to finish the season on a positive note. Young right-hander Brayan Bello will be starting the upcoming matchup, with a 14-8 record, 4.49 ERA, and 1.37 WHIP in 29 starts. Despite coming off a loss in his last outing, Bello has shown good command with 149 strikeouts against 62 walks this year. The Red Sox are ranked 17th in power rankings, with a ninth-place offense (4.73 runs per game), 23rd in defense (allowing 4.65 runs per game), and a season record of 87-75.