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The Toronto Blue Jays (81-67) will host the Boston Red Sox (74-74), in the second game of a three-game series, Saturday at 3:07 PM ET. Chris Bassitt (14-8) will start for the Blue Jays, and Chris Sale (6-4) for the Red Sox.
The sportsbooks have spoken, making the Blue Jays (-128) a moderate moneyline favorite to beat the Red Sox (+108) at home. The over/under for this contest is set at 8.5.
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Odds
Run Line
Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Blue Jays (-128)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -118, Under: -103)
When, Where, at What Time is Blue Jays vs. Red Sox
- Game Day: Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Game Time: 3:07 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Stadium: Rogers Centre
Blue Jays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | 10-Day Injured List | Finger |
| Brandon Belt | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Hagen Danner | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| Adam Cimber | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Otto Lopez | 60-Day Injured List | Oblique |
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | 15-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Joely Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Hip |
| Corey Kluber | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Kaleb Ort | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jarren Duran | 60-Day Injured List | Toe |
| Zack Kelly | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Wyatt Mills | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Kenley Jansen | 7-Day Injured List | Illness |
| Triston Casas | Day-to-day | Shouder |
Last Time Out: Blue Jays and Red Sox
These squads play again following the Blue Jays’ 3-0 victory over the Red Sox yesterday. Jose Berrios (7.0 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 8 K) registered the win for the Blue Jays. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Brayan Bello (6.0 IP, 3 R, 4 H, 10 K) took the loss on the mound for the Red Sox.
Betting Trends
Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Blue Jays have entered the game as favorites 112 times this season and won 61, or 54.5%, of those games. Toronto is 45-39 this season when entering a game favored by -128 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 56.1% chance of a victory for the Blue Jays. So far this season, Toronto and its opponents have hit the over in 64 of their 148 games with a total. In 148 games with a spread this season, the Blue Jays are 68-80-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 144 | .265 (68) | .340 (48) | .438 (76) | 3.7% (56) | 14.8% (17) | 9.1% (64) |
| George Springer | 140 | .257 (82) | .330 (68) | .403 (106) | 3.1% (87) | 18.1% (40) | 9.2% (62) |
| Whit Merrifield | 134 | .279 (22) | .321 (96) | .391 (114) | 2% (118) | 16.7% (31) | 5.7% (118) |
| Bo Bichette | 121 | .304 (8) | .336 (55) | .473 (42) | 3.4% (79) | 18.7% (44) | 4.3% (133) |
| Matt Chapman | 127 | .245 (105) | .336 (55) | .425 (84) | 2.8% (98) | 28.7% (125) | 11.2% (27) |
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have been victorious in 35, or 46.7%, of the 75 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. This season, Boston has come away with a win 26 times in 49 chances when named as an underdog of at least +108 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Red Sox have a 48.1% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Boston and their opponents have gone over in 79 of their 148 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Red Sox have an against the spread record of 71-77-0 in 148 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | 140 | .274 (35) | .348 (37) | .510 (13) | 5.1% (20) | 18.9% (48) | 8.8% (71) |
| Justin Turner | 134 | .285 (15) | .355 (31) | .478 (34) | 4% (46) | 16.8% (33) | 8.5% (76) |
| Masataka Yoshida | 128 | .288 (13) | .341 (46) | .450 (67) | 2.8% (98) | 13.5% (9) | 6.3% (107) |
| Alex Verdugo | 128 | .270 (46) | .329 (72) | .436 (78) | 2.3% (115) | 14.7% (16) | 7.4% (89) |
| Triston Casas | 131 | .263 (71) | .367 (17) | .490 (26) | 4.8% (25) | 25.1% (110) | 13.9% (12) |
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Blue Jays will pick up the win in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-128). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (8.5 runs).