Red Sox vs. Blue Jays MLB Game Preview (9/25/24): Odds, Lineups, Pitchers, & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on September 25, 2024
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Red Sox vs Blue Jays MLB Preview

The Boston Red Sox will face the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday, Sep 25, at 7:07 PM at Rogers Centre in Toronto. The game will be broadcast on NESN. The Red Sox odds stand at +116, while the Blue Jays are at -136. The weather forecast indicates light rain with a high of 70°F.

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays pregame odds (9/25/24)

The Blue Jays are -142 to -136 moneyline home favorites over the Red Sox, depending on the sportsbook. Moneyline odds for the Red Sox hover around +116 to +120. The over/under at most MA sportsbooks is consistent at 8.0 runs.

  • DraftKings: Blue Jays -142, Red Sox +120, over/under 8.0
  • FanDuel: Blue Jays -136, Red Sox +116, over/under 8.0
  • Caesars: Blue Jays -140, Red Sox +118, over/under 8.0
  • BetMGM: Blue Jays -140, Red Sox +120, over/under 8.0

MLB odds are subject to change for Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays projected starting lineups today

Red Sox starting lineup

  1. CF Jarren Duran (L)
  2. LF Tyler O’Neill (R)
  3. DH Masataka Yoshida (L)
  4. RF Wilyer Abreu (L)
  5. C Connor Wong (R)
  6. 3B Romy Gonzalez (R)
  7. 1B Triston Casas (L)
  8. SS Trevor Story (R)
  9. 2B Ceddanne Rafaela (R)

Blue Jays starting lineup

  1. RF George Springer (R)
  2. SS Ernie Clement (R)
  3. DH Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (R)
  4. 1B Spencer Horwitz (L)
  5. 3B Addison Barger (L)
  6. C Alejandro Kirk (R)
  7. 2B Leo Jiménez (R)
  8. CF Nathan Lukes (L)
  9. LF Joey Loperfido (L)

Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays probable starters for Wednesday

StartersW-LERAWHIPK%BB%
(BOS) Richard Fitts (R)0-00.001.1510.8%7.7%
(TOR) Kevin Gausman (R)13-113.911.2221.0%7.0%

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays Injuries for Wednesday

Red Sox

  • Kenley Jansen: Out, shoulder soreness, 15-day IL, shut down for 2024 season.
  • James Paxton: Out, right calf strain, 60-day IL.
  • Liam Hendriks: Out, recovering from Tommy John surgery, 60-day IL, out for 2024 season.
  • Rob Refsnyder: Out, right wrist discomfort, 10-day IL, out for 2024 season.
  • Rafael Devers: Out, left shoulder inflammation, 10-day IL, out for 2024 season.

Blue Jays

  • Kevin Gausman: Questionable, lower back tightness, uncertain for next start.
  • Bo Bichette: Out, finger contusion, 10-day IL, out for 2024 season.
  • Jordan Romano: Out, right UCL surgery, 60-day IL, out for 2024 season.
  • Daulton Varsho: Out, right shoulder strain, 60-day IL, out for 2024 season.
  • Alek Manoah: Out, right elbow UCL surgery, 60-day IL, out for 2024 season.

Team standings and stats for today’s game

Boston Red Sox team stats

The Boston Red Sox are third in the AL East with an 80-78 record. They have won 6 of their last 10 games and are currently on a 4-game winning streak. The Red Sox have shown offensive strength, averaging 4.7 runs per game. Their pitching has been solid, with an ERA of 4.05. Season stats include:

  • Runs per game: 4.7
  • Team average: .253
  • Team home runs: 193
  • Team stolen bases: 144
  • Team ERA: 4.05
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 1325

Toronto Blue Jays team stats

The Toronto Blue Jays are fifth in the AL East with a 73-85 record. They have struggled recently, losing 7 of their last 10 games and are on a 5-game losing streak. The Blue Jays have averaged 4.2 runs per game this season. Their pitching has an ERA of 4.23. Season stats include:

  • Runs per game: 4.2
  • Team average: .241
  • Team home runs: 153
  • Team stolen bases: 71
  • Team ERA: 4.23
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 1284

Player Stats for Red Sox vs. Blue Jays

Tonight’s game between the Red Sox and Blue Jays features key players like Boston’s Trevor Story and Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Recent performances suggest strong outings, with Story and Guerrero Jr. both contributing significantly to their teams. Recent news highlights include Tanner Houck’s impressive pitching for the Red Sox and Kristian Campbell being named Minor-League Player of the Year.

Red Sox Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game

Boston’s success this season has been driven by players like Jarren Duran and Tyler O’Neill. Duran leads in batting average and stolen bases, while O’Neill tops the home run chart. Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran have also been crucial in runs and RBIs. Red Sox odds are influenced by these key players.

  • AVG Leader: Jarren Duran .285
  • HR Leader: Tyler O’Neill 31
  • RBI Leader: Rafael Devers 83
  • Runs Leader: Jarren Duran 108
  • SB Leader: Jarren Duran 34

Blue Jays Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game

Toronto relies heavily on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who leads in batting average, home runs, RBIs, and runs. George Springer is notable for his stolen bases. Guerrero Jr.’s consistent performance impacts MLB odds significantly.

  • AVG Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. .324
  • HR Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 30
  • RBI Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 102
  • Runs Leader: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 97
  • SB Leader: George Springer 15
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