Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Prediction and Odds for Tuesday, August 23 (Boston's Pitching Will Let Them Down)
The Toronto Blue Jays are fresh off a 3-1 series lead over the New York Yankees, but they can't afford to take their foot off the gas. They hold just a 2.5-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles for a wild card berth.
Today, they head to Fenway Park for a three-game series with the Boston Red Sox.
Let's dive into the odds for the series opening game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Odds, Run Line, and Total
Run line:
- Blue Jays -1.5 (+100)
- Red Sox +1.5 (-120)
Moneyline:
- Blue Jays -153
- Red Sox +143
Total:
- 9.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Prediction and Pick
Josh Winckowski (5.19 ERA) will get the start for the Red Sox today, and he's struggled heavily in recent starts. He's allowed at least five earned runs in three of his last seven starts, including vigin up six earned runs against the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates in his last start.
That's not a good sign for the Red Sox, especially considering they'll eventually have to turn to their bullpen that ranks dead last in bullpen ERA (5.74) dating back to July 1st.
Meanwhile, the Jays bullpen ranks second in bullpen ERA over that stretch (2.73), while also seventh in OPS over the same time frame.
All signs point to a Blue Jays blowout tonight.
Pick: Blue Jays -1.5 (+100)
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