Blue Jays vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 24

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  • The Blue Jays (66-55) are -155 favorites vs the Red Sox (60-63)
  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: José Berríos (9-5), 5.38 ERA
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Brayan Bello (0-3), 8.47 ERA
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The Toronto Blue Jays (-155) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (+125) on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Boston.

The Blue Jays are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+100).

The Blue Jays vs Red Sox Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Blue Jays are 64-54 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 60-60 ATS.

Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Blue Jays-1.5 +100O 9.5 -115-155
Red Sox +1.5 -120U 9.5 -105+125

Blue Jays vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 52.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Blue Jays and Red Sox and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Blue Jays Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Hits Over in 30 of his last 51 away games (+14.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Total Bases Over in 46 of his last 77 games (+14.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr has hit the Singles Over in 34 of his last 51 away games (+13.05 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Alejandro Kirk has hit the Runs Under in 15 of his last 18 games (+10.65 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Bo Bichette has hit the RBIs Under in his last 10 games (+10.00 Units / 44% ROI)

Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 18 games (+14.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Total Bases Over in 23 of his last 38 games (+12.25 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Christian Arroyo has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 26 games (+12.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Enrique Hernandez has hit the RBIs Over in his last 7 games (+11.20 Units / 160% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Hits Over in 36 of his last 55 games (+11.10 Units / 10% ROI)

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
Enrique Hernandez 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Franchy Cordero 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
J.D. Martinez 0.5 +500 0.5 -1100
Jarren Duran 0.5 +750 0.5 -3000

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 1.5 +165 1.5 -250
Enrique Hernandez 0.5 -275 0.5 +185
Franchy Cordero 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
J.D. Martinez 0.5 -300 0.5 +195
Jarren Duran 0.5 -160 0.5 +115

Red Sox vs Blue Jays RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +185 0.5 -275
Enrique Hernandez 0.5 +150 0.5 -225
Franchy Cordero 0.5 +200 0.5 -300
J.D. Martinez 0.5 +165 0.5 -250
Jarren Duran 0.5 +260 0.5 -400

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brayan Bello 3.5 +100 3.5 -140
Jose Berrios 4.5 -140 4.5 +100
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 50 of their last 79 games (+22.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.85 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 55 of their last 103 games (+5.15 Units / 4% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.95 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.95 Units / 54% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 23 of their last 47 games at home (+1.45 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+1.10 Units / 21% ROI)

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Blue Jays have gone 51-67 against the Run Line (-20.5 Units / -14.35% ROI).

  • 64-54 when betting on the Moneyline for -21.8 Units / -10.98% ROI
  • 60-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.9 Units / -2.25% ROI
  • 57-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.95 Units / -7.6% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Blue Jays have gone 60-60 against the Run Line (-1.65 Units / -1.1% ROI).

  • 58-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -7.2% ROI
  • 53-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.95 Units / -6.77% ROI
  • 57-53 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.65 Units / -0.49% ROI

Opponents are hitting .365 (42-for-115) against Jose Berrios on inside fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .254 — second Percentile.

Jose Berrios has allowed a slugging percentage of .660 (64 Total Bases / 97 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .370 — second Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 18% (31/168) against Jose Berrios on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — fifth Percentile.

Jose Berrios has allowed a slugging percentage of .413 (119 Total Bases / 288 ABs) when ahead in the count this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .277 — first Percentile.

Brayan Bello: Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Brayan Bello has limited playing time.

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Blue Jays are 57-3 (.950) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .915.

The Blue Jays are 36-25 (.590) at home this season — 9th best in MLB; League Avg: .529.

The Blue Jays are 52-2 (.963) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .886.

The Blue Jays are 55-15 (.786) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .704.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Red Sox are just 2-49 (.039) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .085.

The Red Sox are just 6-26 (.188) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .289.

The Red Sox are just 5-9 (.357) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Red Sox are just 144-20 (.878) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .914.

The Blue Jays are batting .264 with two outs since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .233.

Blue Jays hitters have an OPS of .783 (2,470 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .726.

Blue Jays hitters have an OPS of .778 (8,165 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: .716.

The Blue Jays are batting .196 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .169.

The Red Sox are batting .273 at home since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Red Sox are batting .262 against LHP this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

The Red Sox are batting .263 against LHP since the start of last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

Red Sox hitters have pulled just 41% of balls they’ve put into play against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Opponents have a line drive rate of 25% against Blue Jays pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 38% of their games since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 42% against Blue Jays pitchers this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Blue Jays pitchers have walked 793 of 10,420 batters (8%) since the start of last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 3 of 106 batters (3%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the last 14 days (12 games) — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

The Red Sox pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 5.46 (433.1 IP) against division opponents this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.02.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 4.71 (547.0 IP) at home this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.82.

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Thomas Pham (Red Sox): Back, Day-to-Day
  • Xander Bogaerts (Red Sox): Back, Day-to-Day
  • James Paxton (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Christopher Sale (Red Sox): Finger, D60
  • Tanner Houck (Red Sox): Back, D15
  • Eric Hosmer (Red Sox): Back, D10
  • Trevor Story (Red Sox): Hand, D10
  • Tyler Danish (Red Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Nathan Eovaldi (Red Sox): Shoulder, D15
  • Josh Taylor (Red Sox): Back, D60
  • Julian Merryweather (Blue Jays): Side, D60
  • Hyun Jin Ryu (Blue Jays): Forearm, D60
  • Nathan Pearson (Blue Jays): Mono, D60
  • Tayler Saucedo (Blue Jays): Hip, D60

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