Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox 5/1/23 – On Monday evening, Toronto Blue Jays take on the Boston Red Sox in the first of three American League East series games. The Blue Jays will feature Jose Berrios while the Red Sox counter with Corey Kluber on their starting rosters. Last season, the Blue Jays easily defeated Boston 16-3. MLB betting forums anticipate that the Blue Jays will maintain their winning ways.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox
Date & Time: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 7:10 PM ET
Location: Fenway Park in Boston, MA
TV: NESN
Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox 5/1/23 Betting Odds
Blue Jays
Moneyline: -140
Spread: -1.5 (+110)
Total: 9.5 over (-120)
Red Sox
Moneyline: +130
Spread: +1.5 (-130)
Total: 9.5 under (+100)
Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox Analysis
The Toronto Blue Jays have amassed 44 doubles collectively and hit 30 baseballs out of the stadium this season. Toronto holds a slugging percentage of 0.406 after being called up 215 times; drawing walks on 94 occasions. As a collective unit, the Toronto Blue Jays are producing an average of 4.6 runs per game – good enough for 14th in baseball – placing them 14th overall. They have scored 119 runs batted in and 234 base knocks this year with their team batting average at 0.255; additionally they have scored 124 runs while having an OBP of 0.331. The Toronto Blue Jays have converted 70.4% of balls hit into play into outs from 2,151 innings on the field this season, placing them ninth among major league clubs. Their 717 putouts this year have led to 203 assists and 11 errors with their fielding percentage at 0.988, good enough for 12th in professional baseball; plus 20 double plays. Berrios has pitched 1,052 innings and amassed 1,036 strikeouts during his MLB career to date. His earned run average is 4.25 while his WHIP stands at 1.250; he has given up 999 base knocks while drawing 316 walks in return; furthermore he owns a FIP of 4.01 having taken on 4,456 batters throughout his time with the big league club.
The Boston Red Sox have posted an OBP of 0.331 and batting average of 0.257 thus far this season. They have been called out on strikes 217 times while accruing 246 base hits and 35 long balls along with 147 runs batted in. Furthermore, their SLG% stands at 0.431 earning 5.57 runs per outing with 58 doubles scored along with taking 97 walks while scoring 156 runs scored so far this year. At 2,223 innings played this season, the Boston Red Sox have maintained an effective defensive efficiency rate of 67.5%. Their defense has completed 25 double plays with an astounding fielding percentage of 0.983; plus 244 assists, 17 errors, and 741 putouts during this campaign. Kluber currently owns a 3.36 ERA and allows an average of 8.1 hits per nine innings, boasting an outstanding K/BB ratio of 4.80 across 6,537 batters faced thus far in his career. Kluber has conceded 602 earned runs while holding to a WHIP of 1.115 and FIP of 3.2 in his MLB career, yielding 1,441 base hits while recording 1,703 punch outs over 1,610 innings pitched.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox Against the Spread
Under is 5-0 in Blue Jays last 5 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game. Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Jays last 5 on grass. Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Jays last 5 road games. Under is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5.
The Red Sox are 0-4 in their last 4 Monday games. Over is 9-1 in Red Sox last 10 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. The Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. The Red Sox are 7-1 in their last 8 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. The Red Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 home games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox Free Pick
Jose Berrios of the Blue Jays is having an outstanding comeback season, having allowed two runs or less in three consecutive outings against Rays and Astros in that span, while Red Sox starter Corey Kluber has only made two solid appearances this year. According to MLB betting predictions, take the away team as they possess superior pitchers.
Free Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -140
