On Thursday, May 01, 2025, the Boston Red Sox will play against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The game is scheduled to start at 7:07 PM and will be a night game. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.
Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Boston Red Sox -108. The Red Sox have a slightly better record and strong hitters like Alex Bregman. Their recent games show good offensive performance.
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-115). Both teams have shown the ability to score, and the Red Sox have a high slugging percentage. The pitchers have higher ERAs, which could lead to more runs.
Team Trends
- The Boston Red Sox have a regular season record of 17-15, with a 6-6 division record.
- The Toronto Blue Jays hold a regular season record of 14-16, and are 3 games back in the AL East.
- In their recent game on April 30th, the Blue Jays defeated the Red Sox 7-6 in spring training.
- On April 29th, the Red Sox won against the Blue Jays 10-2, hitting 5 home runs.
- The Blue Jays’ starting pitcher, José Berríos, allowed no runs in 5 1/3 innings on April 25th against the Yankees.
Red Sox vs Blue Jays Preview
The Boston Red Sox travel to Rogers Centre to take on the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, May 01, 2025. The game begins at 7:07 PM. Fans will see Tanner Houck on the mound for the Red Sox. Houck has a 0-2 record this season, with an ERA of 7.58 over 29 2/3 innings. He will aim to improve his performance in this game.
On the other side, José Berríos will start for the Blue Jays. Berríos has a 1-1 record with a 4.24 ERA in 34 innings this season. His consistent outings make him a key player for Toronto. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone for the night game at Rogers Centre.
Toronto Blue Jays: Key Players and Stats
The Toronto Blue Jays have some solid hitters this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is leading the team in RBIs with 14. His batting average stands at .268, and he has hit 3 home runs so far. George Springer is another key player for the Blue Jays. He has a batting average of .306 and has scored 11 runs. Springer has 12 RBIs, making him a reliable contributor. Andrés Giménez is also making an impact. Though his batting average is .165, he has scored 15 runs. Giménez has hit 3 home runs, tying him with Guerrero Jr. in that category.
Boston Red Sox: Top Performers and Pitching Insights
Alex Bregman is leading the Boston Red Sox with impressive stats. He has a batting average of .328 and has hit 7 home runs. Bregman also leads the league with 24 RBIs and 23 runs. Jarren Duran is another strong player for the Red Sox. His batting average is .279, and he has collected 17 RBIs. Duran has also crossed home plate 17 times. Wilyer Abreu has been effective this season. He has a batting average of .295 and has hit 6 home runs. Abreu has driven in 21 runs and scored 18 runs himself.
Final Betting Pick
The Boston Red Sox have shown strong offensive capabilities, making the money line prediction of -108 a solid choice. Alex Bregman leads the team with a .328 batting average and seven home runs, contributing to their offensive strength. The Red Sox’s recent games also reflect their ability to score, with multiple games featuring double-digit runs.
The over/under prediction of over 8.5 runs is supported by both teams’ ability to score and the pitchers’ higher ERAs. Tanner Houck has an ERA of 7.58, while José Berríos has an ERA of 4.24. These stats suggest that both teams could score multiple runs, pushing the total over 8.5. Additionally, the Red Sox’s high slugging percentage indicates they can capitalize on pitching weaknesses.
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Last updated:May 1, 2025 Blue Jays, Red Sox