The Toronto Blue Jays (66-55) took down the Boston Red Sox (60-63) on Tuesday and look to make it 2 in a row Wednesday night. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET at Fenway Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Red Sox odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Blue Jays lead 11-3
The Jays have won 5 of their last 6 and currently hold 1 of the American League wild card spots. According to FanGraphs they now have a 94.4% chance of making the playoffs.
Boston has dropped 4 of their last 5 and their playoff hopes are fading fast.
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Blue Jays at Red Sox projected starters
RHP Jose Berrios vs. RHP Brayan Bello
Berrios (9-5, 5.39 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 128 2/3 IP.
- He’s been very inconsistent throughout the season; held the New YorkYankees to 1 ER in 6 2/3 IP last time out, but in his previous 2 starts allowed 13 ER in 7 2/3 IP with just 2 strikeouts
- Has faced Boston twice this season, surrendering 3 ER in 13 IP with a 10/2 K/BB
- He’s struggled on the road, compiling a 6.82 ERA along with a 6.8 K/9 and 2/2 HR/9 in 12 starts
Bello (0-3, 8.47 ERA) makes his 6th appearance (4th start). He has a 2.29 WHIP, 5.8 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 17 IP.
- Has been out a few weeks with a groin strain, but will be activated for the start Wednesday
- Took the loss against Toronto July 24 with 9 H, 5 R, 2 BB and 2 K in 4 IP
- He did miss a lot of bats in the minors this season, as he had a 12.1 K/9 in 96 IP split between Double-A and Triple-A.
Blue Jays at Red Sox odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:31 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Blue Jays -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Red Sox +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+102) | Red Sox +1.5 (-125)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Blue Jays at Red Sox picks and predictions
Prediction
Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 5
Money line
Toronto ranks 3rd in the league in runs per game on the road (4.97) and they have been hitting well lately, with 35 runs in their last 6 games. Bello has been shaky during his brief time in the majors and is coming off a lengthy layoff, so the Toronto offense is in another good spot. A small play on the BLUE JAYS -160 is the call.
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Run line/Against the spread
The Blue Jays should put some runs on the board, but Berrios on the road doesn’t inspire a great deal of confidence. It’s probably best to PASS on the run line.
Over/Under
The total has gone over in 10 of 12 road games that Berrios has started and both teams are likely to get the bats going in this contest. Invest in OVER 9.5 (-105) or for a better payout bump it up to 10.5 (+130).
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