After taking the first three games of this series, the Boston Red Sox are looking to complete the four-game sweep against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, May 4. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 pm ET while airing on MLB.TV. The Blue Jays enter as -165 moneyline favorites with the total set at 8.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays predictions, odds, and picks below.
Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Odds
- Moneyline: Blue Jays -165 / Red Sox +140
- Total: 8.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, May 4
- Time: 6:10 pm ET
- Location: Fenway Park – Boston, MA
- TV: MLB.TV
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Starting Pitchers
- Toronto: RHP Kevin Gausman (2-2, 2.33 ERA)
- Boston: RHP Brayan Bello (0-1, 6.57 ERA)
Red Sox Betting Trends
- Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 overall.
- Over is 4-1 in Red Sox last 5 overall.
Blue Jays Betting Trends
- Blue Jays are 4-0 in their last 4 during game 4 of a series.
- Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 overall.
Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Predictions
Toronto starting pitcher Kevin Gausman has been sensational this season. In his most recent start, he tossed seven scoreless innings against the Seattle Mariners, recording a career-high 13 strikeouts. In fact, Gausman has piled up 11+ strikeouts in three of his last four games.
Boston RHP Brayan Bello hasn’t shared that type of success, allowing 18 hits and nine earned runs across 12.1 innings in his first three appearances of the year.
While Toronto has the edge in the starting pitcher matchup, we can’t overlook the fact that Boston’s offense is heating up with six or more runs in five straight games.
Gausman is the type of pitcher who can end that run, and the pitching conditions at Fenway Park should be more favorable than usual tonight with temps around 45-50 degrees and the wind blowing in from left field.
Hit the Gaus pedal 😤
13 Ks is a new career-high for @KevinGausman! pic.twitter.com/OP839U0tZY
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 29, 2023
Even though Bello’s ERA is nothing to write home about, he was better in his last start, allowing just one earned run with six strikeouts over five innings against the Cleveland Guardians.
The previous three games of this series have all gone over the total, but this one is shaping up for a nice bet on the under.
The Pick: Under 8.5 | -115 at PointsBet
