Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – May 3, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 3, 2023

The Boston Red Sox (17-14) will look to Connor Wong, on a two-game homer streak, versus the Toronto Blue Jays (18-12) at 7:10 PM ET on Wednesday, at Fenway Park.

As the favorite, the Blue Jays (-149 on the moneyline to win) play at the Red Sox (+127). The matchup has an over/under of 9.5 total runs.

The betting trends in what follows are based off odds valid as of May 3, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Blue Jays vs Red Sox Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Blue Jays -149 +127 9.5

Blue Jays Betting Insights

  • The Blue Jays have entered the game as favorites 21 times this season and won 13, or 61.9%, of those games.
  • Toronto is 9-3 this season when entering a game favored by -149 or more on the moneyline.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 59.8% chance of a victory for the Blue Jays.
  • Toronto and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 12 of 30 opportunities.
  • In 30 games with a spread this season, the Blue Jays are 16-14-0 ATS.

Blue Jays Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 5.0
HR 11
ERA 2.93
K/9 10.7

Red Sox Betting Insights

  • The Red Sox have been chosen as underdogs in 16 games this year and have walked away with the win seven times (43.8%) in those games.
  • This season, Boston has been victorious four times in seven chances when named as an underdog of at least +127 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The Red Sox have an implied victory probability of 44.1% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Boston and its opponents have gone over in 21 of its 31 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • The Red Sox have posted a record of 19-12-0 against the spread this season.

Red Sox Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 6.0
HR 19
ERA 4.81
K/9 6.2

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Blue Jays Probable Pitcher – Alek Manoah

  • Manoah’s team is 4-2-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw five innings against the Seattle Mariners, giving up two earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • Manoah has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • Manoah’s team has won each of the four games he’s started as the moneyline favorite.
  • Manoah’s team has won four of his six starts this season.
  • In games Manoah has started this season, the teams are 3-3-0 at hitting the over.

Blue Jays Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Erik Swanson 15 14.2 20 1.84 8 0
Jordan Romano 14 12.1 16 3.65 0 9
Zach Pop 14 13 13 4.85 1 0
Yimi Garcia 14 14.2 18 5.52 6 0
Tim Mayza 13 8.2 8 1.04 3 1

Red Sox Probable Pitcher – Nick Pivetta

  • Pivetta (1-2) takes the mound first for the Red Sox in his sixth start of the season. He has a 5.11 ERA in 24 2/3 innings pitched, with 28 strikeouts.
  • The righty’s most recent appearance came on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, when he went five innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • Pivetta will try to pitch five or more innings for his third straight start. He’s averaging 4.8 innings per outing.
  • The Red Sox have been the underdog on the moneyline in four of Pivetta’s starts this season, and they went 2-2 in those matchups.
  • Pivetta’s team has compiled a 2-3 record in his five starts.
  • Pivetta’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in one of five games.

Red Sox Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
John Schreiber 15 14 17 2.57 6 0
Ryan Brasier 14 14 12 8.36 1 1
Richard Bleier 13 13.2 9 5.93 1 0
Josh Winckowski 12 22.1 17 1.61 3 1
Kenley Jansen 9 8.2 12 1.04 0 6

Blue Jays Hitting Trends

  • The Blue Jays are 6-2 this season in games when they hit at least two homers.
  • Toronto has racked up at least five extra-base hits in three games this season, and won each time.
  • The club has notched at least eight hits 22 times this season, and has a 15-7 record in those games.
  • Toronto has an 11-5 record in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
  • The Blue Jays have gone 4-3 in the seven games this season when they have drawn five or more walks.

Red Sox Hitting Trends

  • They have won nine of the 12 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
  • In 10 games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 8-2.
  • They have won 13 of the 18 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
  • Boston has a 15-3 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
  • In nine games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 7-2

Blue Jays vs. Red Sox Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Red Sox (+127)
Over/Under Pick: Under (9.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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