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Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (8/25)

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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays on August 25, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.

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Today's Betting Overview - Blue Jays vs. Red Sox

The Blue Jays take on the Red Sox on Thursday, August 25th at Fenway Park, Boston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.

  • Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays (67-55) vs. Boston Red Sox (60-64)
  • Date: Thursday August 25th, 2022
  • Time: 7:10 ET
  • Venue: Fenway Park, Boston

 

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Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

At 67-55, the Toronto Blue Jays travel to take on the Boston Red Sox, ranked 3rd in the AL East division. On the season, the Blue Jays have an above .500 road record, at 31-30. The unit is coming off a winning effort over Boston by a score of 3-2. So far, Toronto has won 19 out of their first 39 series, 19-14-6.

The Blue Jays will send Kevin Gausman to the mound with an overall record of 9-9. Gausman boasts an outstanding ERA of 2.99. In today's game, he will look to do a better job limiting base runners, as his batting average allowed sits at 0.271. Per 9 innings pitched, Gausman is averaging just 0.49 home runs allowed. For the season, Kevin Gausman has averaged 6.77 strikeouts for every walk, this has come on a K rate of 28%.

On the season, Toronto boasts the 6th ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.72 runs per game. So far, the team's offense has struggled to score late, ranking 23rd in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. As a team, the Blue Jays are batting a healthy .262, placing them 2nd in the league. Per game, the team is averaging 8.97 hits. So far, Toronto's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.24 home runs per game ranks 7th. Throughout the season, Toronto's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 4th best OBP of .324. So far, the team has a walk rate of 7.7%.

 

Boston Red Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

Heading into today's game against Toronto, the Red Sox have a record of just 60-64. This places the team 5th in the AL East division. Boston will be looking to move above .500 at home, as they are currently 29-32 at Fenway Park. Boston will be looking to bounce back after falling to the Blue Jays by a score of 3-2. So far, the team has won less than half of their series, going just 16-19-5.

The Red Sox will send Kutter Crawford to the mound with an overall record of 3-5. With an ERA of 5.14, Crawford has had his struggles on the mound. Kutter Crawford has had problems limiting base runners, made evident by a WHIP of 1.32. Across his previous outings, Crawford has a SLG% allowed of .443. In total, he has given up 11 home runs. For the season, Crawford has picked up 67 strikeouts on a K rate of 23.0%. In his outings, Kutter Crawford is putting batters on through walks at a rate of 3.03 BB/9.

Boston's offense comes into this game averaging 4.46 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. The team's total run differential sits at -44. The Red Sox offense comes into this matchup ranked 7th in the league, at .254. On average, the team is coming up with 8.75 hits per game, in addition to .94 home runs, placing them 20th. Boston's overall OBP of .315 puts them 16th in the league. The team is generating walks at a rate of 7.4%.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Blue Jays vs. Red Sox

Heading into today's matchup between Toronto and Boston, the Blue Jays are the heavy favorite at -164 on the moneyline. Toronto's implied win probability sits at 62.12%. The MLB predictive model shows Toronto having enough of an advantage to take them to cover the runline (-1.5).

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