Toronto Blue Jays (35-40) vs. Boston Red Sox (40-36)
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox 6/26/24 – On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Toronto Blue Jays will face Boston Red Sox hoping for an important win and this should prove an exciting encounter! Both teams hold 35-40 records; Blue Jays hope to turn things around while Red Sox’s winning record of 40-36 sets them on an upward trend; this game will air live on ESP+ starting at 7:10 PM ET for no-cost daily MLB predictions fans and this matchup provides the ideal chance to analyze recent performances and statistics to predict outcomes using recent performances and stats!
On offense, the Toronto Blue Jays currently possess a batting average of .233 with 574 hits that include 61 homers for 288 runs with an on-base percentage of .309 and slugging percentage of .364. Pitching has proven challenging as well with their 4.12 team ERA with an associated 1.28 WHIP; their pitchers issued 215 walks while striking out 592 batters while opponents batted at an average batting average against them of.251. Despite these difficulties they managed a slightly better road record (20-19 against the spread); however overall they must improve significantly to have any chance against an elite Red Sox team like that!
The Red Sox have an offensive lineup with an average batting average of.253, scoring 352 runs off 659 hits including 83 homers. Their on-base percentage sits at .323 while slugging percentage stands at .417. Defensively, however, has been formidable; posting an ERA of 3.44 with an impressive 1.17 WHIP; their pitchers recorded 664 strikeouts against only 201 walks for an opponent batting average of just .231. Their road performance also holds well; their recent form and overall stats make them formidable opponents for any Blue Jays team looking forward.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox 6/26/24 Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, June 26, 2024, 7:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Fenway Park |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Yariel Rodriguez (0-2, 5.94 ERA) vs. Kutter Crawford (3-7, 3.59 ERA)
Yariel Rodriguez, starting pitcher for the Blue Jays, has had an inauspicious start this season. Boasting an 0-2 record with an ERA of 5.94 in 16.2 innings pitched, Rodriguez has given up 21 hits and 11 walks while striking out 17 batters; his WHIP rate stands at 1.92; this indicates control issues; Rodriguez excels with his strikeout ability but struggles when giving up homers – significant weaknesses which must improve for their team to have any chance at victory; for Yariel to have any chance, however.
Kutter Crawford of the Red Sox has enjoyed an outstanding year as starting pitcher, boasting an ERA of 3.59 with three wins to his credit and 95 strikeouts over 92.2 innings pitched he allowed 78 hits, 28 walks, while striking out 95 batters while his WHIP of 1.14 shows his ability to limit baserunners. Crawford excels with both control and strikeout ability making him an especially difficult opponent for Blue Jays batters to deal with while keeping their bats off balance while not giving away too many long balls will prove pivotal come game day.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds have yet to be finalized for this game; however, the Boston Red Sox appear likely favorites due to their form and overall performance so far this year. Bettors might want to note the struggles experienced by Blue Jays recently when making decisions regarding total odds: two out of the last five Blue Jay games saw totals go over while both sets of total odds have done the same in two of their most recent outings.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
The Toronto Blue Jays have faced difficulty of late, going 0-5 in their last five games against both the spread and totals in both instances compared to an overall 20-19 record against totals over their 37 home games played this season – this indicates their struggles overall but indicate resilience on the road and frequent high-scoring encounters at home.
Boston Red Sox Betting Trends
The Boston Red Sox have enjoyed better form, winning four out of their last five games and beating the spread in three of them, both at home and away. Two games out of their last five met totals have exceeded five and 15 out of 38 had over-goals at home – trends which indicate their ability to win games while often engaging in high-scoring affairs that often feature them at bat.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox 6/26/24 Betting Picks
Due to current form and statistics for both teams, the Boston Red Sox seems the better bet in this matchup. Their impressive winning streak and overall performance give them an advantage against Toronto Blue Jays; Kutter Crawford’s strong pitching performance and potent offense makes the Red Sox clear favorites in this contest.
Betting enthusiasts would do well to pick the Red Sox as the likely victor. Given recent games’ high scoring totals and trends, overbetting may also prove fruitful; premium handicapper reviews indicate this pick as being wise due to their balanced offense/pitching combination likely overpowering Blue Jays pitching and defense.
Free Pick and Prediction: Boston Red Sox 6, Toronto Blue Jays.