Hanley Ramirez handed the Blue Jays a devastating loss in the bottom of the 15th inning last night with a walk-off home run, sealing the Bluebirds’ fate as a deadline seller. Now nine games back of the BoSox for the division lead, the Jays seem a defeated group that will be tough to bet on going forward.
- The Blue Jays are 1-5 SU and 0-6 on the runline in their last 6 games against the Red Sox.
- The Red Sox are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games at home with Drew Pomeranz as the starting pitcher.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Red Sox' last 5 games.
So, are they worth a shot as the road underdog tonight? Probably not. Toronto is hitting a pitiful .242 against lefties this season and the Jays were shut down by Drew Pomeranz (9-4, 3.75 ERA) when they last faced him.
Although they’re sending out their most talented starter, Aaron Sanchez (1-2, 3.94 ERA), it’s tough to see the Jays getting him the run support he needs to earn a win. The 25-year-old is also getting knocked around this year with a WHIP of 1.59 and the BoSox might be the best pure hitting team in baseball.
If Pom has another good start and Boston takes a lead past the sixth, it’s basically over. The Red Sox have one of the best pens in baseball and with both relief corps getting stretched last night, Boston’s superior pen will give them a huge advantage on hump day.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Boston sat as -125 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The OVER/UNDER total was set at 9.5, according to Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.7-4.4 win for the Red Sox on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston Red Sox bring a 53-42 record to the battle against the 43-50 Blue Jays. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Toronto injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 5-rated Boston Red Sox and the league No. 30-ranked Toronto Blue Jays, according to the latest MLB power poll here at OddsShark.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Boston has baseball's No. 12-rated offensive output, at 9.11 hits per game. The Toronto Blue Jays average 8.26 hits per game, good for No. 23 on the list.
Comparing defensive stats, Toronto owns the No. 16-rated road mark, allowing 4.68 runs per game on the highway. Boston, on the other hand, rates No. 19 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto lost a tight one on Tuesday, seeing the game get away from them in extra innings and falling by a 5-4 score against Boston at Fenway Park.
- Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Toronto is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
- Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
- Boston is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games at home
- Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Boston, Thursday, July 20
