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The Toronto Blue Jays (18-13) will visit the Boston Red Sox (18-14), Thursday at 6:10 PM ET, with the Blue Jays on a four-game losing streak. The scheduled starters are Kevin Gausman (2-2) for the Blue Jays, and Brayan Bello (0-1) for the Red Sox.
Despite being on the road the Blue Jays are a moderate moneyline favorite (-165) over the Red Sox (+139). The game’s over/under is set at 8.5.
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Odds
Run Line
Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Blue Jays (-165)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -112, Under: -109)
When, Where, at What Time is Blue Jays vs. Red Sox
- Game Day: Thursday, May 4, 2023
- Game Time: 6:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: NESN
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Stadium: Fenway Park
Blue Jays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell White | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Adam Cimber | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chad Green | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Matt Peacock | Minors | Illness |
Red Sox Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Yu Chang | 10-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Garrett Whitlock | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Joely Rodriguez | 15-Day Injured List | Oblique |
| James Paxton | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Adalberto Mondesi | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Wyatt Mills | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Trevor Story | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Zack Kelly | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Kenley Jansen | Day-to-day | Back |
| Brayan Bello | Day-to-day | Finger |
Last Time Out: Blue Jays and Red Sox
Nick Pivetta (6.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 6 K) earned a win in the Red Sox’s 8-3 victory over the Blue Jays yesterday. Jarren Duran led the way offensively, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Alek Manoah (5.0 IP, 2 R, 8 H, 3 K) was handed the loss for the Blue Jays.
Betting Trends
Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Blue Jays have been favored 22 times and won 13, or 59.1%, of those games. Toronto is 8-2 this season when entering a game favored by -165 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Blue Jays. Toronto and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 13 of their 31 opportunities. In 31 games with a spread this season, the Blue Jays are 16-15-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 31 | .317 (12) | .393 (20) | .512 (36) | 4.3% (44) | 11.4% (10) | 9.3% (89) |
| Matt Chapman | 31 | .364 (2) | .453 (2) | .636 (2) | 3.9% (56) | 22.8% (105) | 13.4% (31) |
| Bo Bichette | 31 | .328 (6) | .371 (40) | .527 (28) | 5% (35) | 15.7% (32) | 5.7% (152) |
| Daulton Varsho | 31 | .209 (160) | .302 (133) | .364 (128) | 3.2% (76) | 23.8% (114) | 10.3% (75) |
| George Springer | 30 | .208 (161) | .264 (171) | .292 (171) | 2.3% (114) | 17.8% (56) | 6.2% (143) |
Red Sox Betting Records and Team Stats
The Red Sox have been chosen as underdogs in 17 games this year and have walked away with the win eight times (47.1%) in those games. Boston has a mark of 3-2 in contests where oddsmakers favor them by +139 or worse on the moneyline. The Red Sox have an implied victory probability of 41.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with Boston have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 22 of 32 chances this season. In 32 games with a line this season, the Red Sox have a mark of 20-12-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Verdugo | 32 | .315 (13) | .382 (30) | .515 (33) | 3.5% (71) | 12.5% (17) | 7.6% (118) |
| Rafael Devers | 32 | .226 (140) | .290 (152) | .524 (29) | 7.4% (5) | 19.9% (74) | 8.1% (110) |
| Masataka Yoshida | 32 | .303 (25) | .391 (21) | .515 (33) | 4.3% (44) | 9.6% (6) | 11.3% (59) |
| Justin Turner | 32 | .273 (62) | .369 (47) | .380 (115) | 1.4% (146) | 12.1% (13) | 10.6% (68) |
| Kiké Hernández | 30 | .243 (105) | .309 (125) | .378 (117) | 2.4% (108) | 22% (101) | 8.1% (110) |
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Blue Jays vs. Red Sox sees the Red Sox (+139 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we recommend betting on the over on 8.5 runs.