Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays Prediction & Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox continue their battles for Game 2 of their four-game series on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:45 PM ET at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. MyBookie has the MLB odds set with the Red Sox favored with a moneyline at -180.

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Blue Jays were able to break their three-game losing streak with a win over the Red Sox in Game 1 of this series. This was a 6-2 outing, where the Blue Jays consistently added runs throughout the game to keep their distance.

George Springer will be key here as he leads their offense with a .455 batting average, eight RBIs, and an on base percentage at .514. In addition, Andres Gimenez leads them with three home runs so far.

Toronto has been averaging .257 at the plate and allowing their opponents to get back .228. This separation is solid but they will need to stay strong offensively to stay one step ahead of their opponents.

The Blue Jays have an on base percentage at .337 and a slugging percentage at .372. Their ERA is at 4.21, which is not as appealing, but they generally stack up well in comparison to the Red Sox. Based on other key stats, this series could be back and forth.

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Red Sox just had their five-game win streak snapped with the opening loss to this series against the Blue Jays. This was a slight surprise since the Red Sox have been exploding on offense each game.

Wilyer Abreu leads them in several classic stats that are pivotal to their success. This includes three homers, a.424 batting average, and 12 RBIs so far. They will need another great performance to defeat the Blue Jays at this rate.

Boston is getting a batting average at .283 and allowing opponents to reach .275, which opens the door to possibilities of being out-scored due to their low defensive numbers.

The Red Sox get on base with a percentage at .363 and offer a more appealing slugging percentage at .451. They also boast an ERA at 4.24, which is essentially the same as what the Blue Jays are offering.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox betting odds can be found through MyBookie. Current odds reveal the Red Sox have the best chance at winning. The Red Sox have a 74.2 percent chance of winning per market insights.

Both teams are roughly the same on paper, as this could indicate closer games since they both stack up well. The edge would slightly go to the Blue Jays due to their momentum, but the Red Sox should be able to score a handful of runs too.

Easton Lucas (1-0) will start for the Blue Jays on the mound, while Garrett Crochet Overall, the Red Sox are likely going to win.

Final Pick: Boston Red Sox -180