Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Prediction
Alek Manoah is set to face James Paxton in the pitching matchup on Friday night as the Red Sox host the Blue Jays at 7:10 p.m. ET. With the Red Sox listed as home favorites and the total sitting at 10.5 runs, what’s the best bet tonight in Boston?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
917 Toronto Blue Jays (+136) at 918 Boston Red Sox (-162); o/u 10.5
7:10 p.m. ET, Friday, August 4, 2023
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 64% of bets are on the Red Sox’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Toronto Blue Jays DFS SPIN
Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reports the Blue Jays are calling up infielder Davis Schneider on Friday. Schneider was a 28th-round selection back in 2017 and gets the call to the majors after batting .275/.416/.553 with 21 homers and nine stolen bases across 392 plate appearances over 87 games this season for Triple-A Buffalo. The unheralded 24-year-old infielder will need to be added to Toronto’s 40-man roster ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox DFS SPIN
Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters Trevor Story (elbow) won’t be activated for Friday’s series opener against the Blue Jays. It’s still possible Story will return at some point this weekend for the remainder of the pivotal three-game series at Fenway Park, but he’s going to get in a few more contests at Triple-A Worcester before returning. The 30-year-old middle infielder will provide Boston with a significant upgrade at shortstop in all facets of the game, once he’s ready to return. The wait continues.
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto’s last 11 games when playing Boston
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Blue Jays vs. Red Sox MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Manoah has had a rough season. He’s 2-8 with a 5.87 on the season after posting a 16-7 record with a 2.24 ERA in 31 starts last season. He has pitched well against Boston during his career, going 4-1 with a 1.71 ERA in seven starts (42 innings) versus the Red Sox, but he’s hard to trust this season. Meanwhile, left-hander James Paxton is 6-2 with a 3.34 ERA and owns a 6-3 record with a 3.98 ERA in 11 career starts against the Blue Jays. Give me Boston.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: BOSTON RED SOX -162