Boston Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays with Odds and Betting Pick

The visiting Boston Red Sox hope for a solid performance on Tuesday as they look to pick up a win at Rogers Centre against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Brian Johnson gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday; he's 0-0 on the season. The Toronto Blue Jays, meanwhile, will counter with Marcus Stroman, who will be looking to improve on his 1-1 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Toronto Blue Jays as -155 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.3-3.5 win for the Red Sox on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Toronto (2-10) will face the 8-5 Red Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs Boston injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 26-ranked Toronto Blue Jays and the No. 16-rated Boston Red Sox in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Toronto Blue Jays No. 30-ranked scoring average of 2.83 runs per game, against a Boston Red Sox offense rated No. 15 and scoring 4.38 runs per game. The Blue Jays have averaged 7.17 hits per game to date this season, less than the Red Sox hitters have managed (9.85 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Toronto has the No. 20-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Red Sox own the No. 15 mark in runs allowed.