Red Sox vs Blue Jays MLB Predictions, Odds & Best Bets (6/17)

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The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off in their first encounter of the 2024 MLB season. The three-game series will kick off at Rogers Centre on Monday evening. The Red Sox currently hold a record of 37-35, while the Blue Jays stand at 35-36.

Tonight, both teams are vying for their third consecutive triumph. The Red Sox have recently secured successive wins against the New York Yankees, who lead the AL East, while the Toronto Blue Jays have just clinched back-to-back victories against the Cleveland Guardians. Whose winning streak will persist tonight?

In this Red Sox vs. Blue Jays betting preview, we will explore the potential winner of the game and the top MLB bets to consider. Let’s delve into the discussion.

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MLB Betting Today: Red Sox vs Blue Jays (6/17)

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Game Information

• Matchup: Boston Red Sox (37-35, 19-15 Away) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (35-36, 18-16 Home)
• Venue & Location: Rogers Centre (Toronto, ON)
• Date: Monday, June 17, 2024
• Game Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
• How to Watch Red Sox vs. Blue Jays: MLB.TV, Fubo, NESN, SportsNet

Red Sox vs Blue Jays MLB Probable Pitchers

• Red Sox: Nick Pivetta (9 starts —3-4, 3.88 ERA)
• Blue Jays: Yusei Kikuchi (14 starts — 4-5, 3.26 ERA)

Blue Jays vs Red Sox MLB Odds & Spread

Blue Jays vs. Red Sox MLB odds are courtesy of BetOnline as of Monday, June 17 at 10:49 a.m. ET. Odds from other top online sportsbooks may also be mentioned in this article.

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Run Line

• Boston Red Sox +1.5 (-190)
• Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (+165)

Blue Jays vs Red Sox Over/Under

• Over 7.5 Runs (-118)
• Under 7.5 Runs (-102)

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Moneyline

• Boston Red Sox (+117)
• Toronto Blue Jays (-127)

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Red Sox vs Blue Jays MLB Betting Trends

• In its previous six games against Toronto, Boston has not secured a victory, resulting in a 0-6 record.
• In its most recent five home games, Toronto has a record of 4 wins and 1 loss.
• Boston’s total exceeded the Over in six out of their last eight away games.
• Toronto’s total fell below the Under in six out of their last nine games.
• In five out of the last six Boston-Toronto matchups, the total score fell under.

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Predictions & MLB Picks Today (6/17)

Despite being halfway through June, tonight’s game marks the first encounter between the Red Sox and the Blue Jays in the 2024 season. Last year, these AL East rivals faced off 17 times, resulting in a fairly even outcome with Boston winning seven games and Toronto winning six.

Despite both clubs initially struggling in the current schedule, recent performances have shown improvement. The Blue Jays have achieved a commendable 12-7 SU record in their last 17 games, while the Red Sox have emerged victorious in nine of their last 15 outings. As a result of these successful runs, Boston is now only three games away from securing the final AL Wild Card spot, whereas Toronto trails by 4.5 games.

Despite being considered the underdogs tonight, the Red Sox should not be taken lightly. In their last five games, they have emerged victorious four times, defeating the Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies, both highly regarded teams in the Major League. What makes their performance even more notable is the fact that they scored a minimum of eight runs in each of these wins, undoubtedly boosting the confidence of their players.

The Blue Jays have been successful in limiting their opponents’ offense, allowing only an average of 2.2 runs in their last nine games. Additionally, they have achieved three shutout wins during this period.

Opponents haven’t had much luck scoring against the Blue Jays lately. 

The game happening tonight presents an opportunity for the Blue Jays to further establish their superiority over the Red Sox. Toronto has emerged victorious in their previous six matches against Boston, outscoring them with a total of 35-13. It is also worth noting that the Red Sox have struggled in their last 17 visits to Rogers Centre, winning only five out of twelve games.

In an effort to break the pattern, the Red Sox have chosen Nick Pivetta to take the mound. Although the experienced right-handed pitcher has performed well this season, he is eager to bounce back after allowing four earned runs on six hits, along with four walks, in a mere four innings against the Phillies on June 12. It is worth noting that Pivetta has a 1-1 record with a 4.29 ERA, conceding seven home runs, in his nine previous visits to Toronto.

The Blue Jays are relying on Yusei Kikuchi to maintain his impressive performance lately. The birthday celebrant has been exceptional, allowing only one run on seven hits with 11 strikeouts in his last two starts. However, it’s worth noting that he struggled in his previous two games against the Red Sox, giving up 10 earned runs on 16 hits.

Blue Jays LHP Yusei Kikuchi has struggled to beat the Red Sox in previous encounters. Will that change tonight? 

While I could see this game going either way, it’s best to side with the Red Sox. While the Blue Jays have been playing well, the Red Sox just defeated the two best teams that the MLB has to offer. Given Kikuchi’s all-time struggles against Boston, I see the road team stealing a victory to begin this series.

With that in mind, let’s back the Under on the 7.5-run total. The Under is both 13-9-2 when the Red Sox are the road underdogs and 15-11-1 when the Blue Jays are favored at home this season. The last six Boston-Toronto tilts at Rogers Centre averaged just 7.0 combined runs with each of the last three finishing with fewer than 7.5.

Take the Under in Toronto as Pivetta and Kikuchi are expected to have bounce-back performances.

Red Sox vs Blue Jays MLB Prediction: BOS wins

Best Red Sox vs Blue Jays Bet: u7.5 Total Runs (-102)

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Best Red Sox vs Blue Jays MLB Player Prop (6/17)

After looking through the various Red Sox vs. Blue Jays player props, I’m going with the Under on Yusei Kikuchi’s 6.5-strikeout total (-106).

Kikuchi has exceeded the expected outcome in his 14 starts, finishing below the predicted number nine times (64.3%). Additionally, he has been consistently performing below expectations in his last 10 appearances, with the Under being the prevailing result in eight out of ten games. Over the course of his last five starts, Kikuchi has achieved six or fewer strikeouts each time. Despite the Red Sox’s struggles against left-handed pitchers this season, it is noteworthy that in Kikuchi’s seven previous games against this AL East rival, the Under has prevailed six times.

Put simply, anticipate that Kikuchi won’t accumulate many strikeouts tonight.

Best Red Sox vs Blue Jays MLB Prop Bet: Yusei Kikuchi u6.5 Total Strikeouts (-106)

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