Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Prediction and Odds for Sunday, July 24 (Boston Set to Get Swept at Home)
By Ben Heisler
Entering Saturday's matchup, the Boston Red Sox were in the midst of their worst three game stretch of all-time based on run differential.
Per ESPN Stats and Info, the Red Sox were -47 in run differential over their last three games; the worst not just in Red Sox history, but in baseball history as well.
After falling to the red-hot Blue Jays 4-1 on Saturday night, the Red Sox look to stop the bleeding on getaway day in Boston when they look to salvage their series at Fenway Park. With a win, Toronto would improve to 10-3 against Boston this season.
Do oddsmakers see a bounce-back in store for Boston? Or are the Blue Jays favored for the sweep?
Here are the latest odds for Sunday's finale over at WynnBET Sportsbook:
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Odds, Run Line and Total
Run Line:
- Blue Jays -1.5 (+105)
- Red Sox +1.5 (-125)
Moneyline:
- Blue Jays -146
- Red Sox +136
Total:
- 11 (OVER -105 | UNDER -115)
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Prediction and Pick
There's not a whole heck of a lot to feel good about when watching this Red Sox squad play of late.
Over Boston's last 10 games, their pitching staff has an 8.69 ERA and have been outscored by 54. Granted, much of those numbers are inflated from their 28-5 loss on Friday, but it still paints a larger picture.
Brayan Bello makes his third start of the season for the Red Sox, and the first two have been ugly, The 23-year old has an ERA north of 10; going just eight innings in both starts. Control's been the biggest issue; as he's walked 6.75 batters per nine innings so far this year.
Meanwhile, Ross Stripling makes his 13th start of the year for the Blue Jays; pitching to a 3.03 ERA and 3.09 FIP. He's due for some slight regression with an expected ERA (xERA) of just under 4, but the veteran swingman has been fairly reliable.
LEAN: Blue Jays ML -146
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