Max Scherzer gets the nod today, and I'm riding with him in my Red Sox vs. Blue Jays predictions.
The Toronto Blue Jays have narrowed the gap to just 1.5 games for the final Wild Card spot and are coming into this one as +135 underdogs against the Boston Red Sox at BET99. It's time to ride the wave and back the Blue Jays to finish the four-game sweep at the Rogers Centre.
Let’s dive into my MLB picks for Thursday, Aug. 13, and cash a same-game parlay, shall we?
Red Sox vs Blue Jays predictions
Red Sox vs Blue Jays best bet: Blue Jays +1.5 (-130)
Max Scherzer has a history of showing up in big games (look no further than last year's Game 7 of the World Series), and has actually been pretty serviceable for the Toronto Blue Jays of late after struggling out of the gate.
The veteran has allowed just three earned runs across his last 11 1/3 innings, and the stage might be the brightest of the season tonight as Toronto looks to sweep Boston and continue its ascent in the Wild Card standings.
He's looked good in this specific matchup, too, limiting Willson Contreras, Adley Rutschman, and Jaren Duran to a .165 xBA or worse across 25 combined at-bats. The Jays have won 10 of their last 14 games, and the offense has scored five or more runs in five of their last six. Sign me up.
I'd price this closer to -145, so I'm taking this type of value and running with it.
COVERS INTEL: Looking for damage against the Red Sox? Andres Gimenez has had Payton Tolle's number so far in the pitcher's young career. The shortstop is 3-for-4 with a double and a homer against him, sporting a .458 xBA and 1.070 xSLG. He could be your unsung hero tonight.
Red Sox vs Blue Jays same-game parlay (SGP)
The Blue Jays will make this one close, and Scherzer has a good history against these Red Sox, limiting them to a .268 xwOBA across 45 plate appearances — that'll play.
George Springer gets the tap on the shoulder offensively: his splits are slightly better against lefties, he's cashed this play in two straight games he's started in, and he's rocking an .820 OPS following the All-Star break. After a day off last night, let's see him locked in today.
Red Sox vs Blue Jays SGP
- Blue Jays +1.5
- Max Scherzer Under 2.5 earned runs
- George Springer Over 1.5 hits+runs+RBI
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Red Sox vs Blue Jays home run pick: Andres Gimenez (+1100)
Why not take a shot at this price? As mentioned above, Gimenez has Tolle's number so far and could absolutely be the hero the Blue Jays need tonight. He has a higher OPS at home and post-All-Star break, and owns the team's highest xSLG in this specific matchup. Fire up a long-shot home run pick at no more than .2u, and let's see the defense-first shortstop hit his ninth homer of the year.
- Best bets: 2-1, +1.95 units
- SGPs: 0-3, -0.6 units
- HR picks: 0-3, -0.6 units
Red Sox vs Blue Jays odds
- Moneyline: Boston (-155) | Toronto (+135)
- Run line: Boston -1.5 (+110) | Toronto +1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under: Over 8 (-110) | Under 8 (-110)
Red Sox vs Blue Jays trend
Looking for a total play? The Under is 6-0 in the Blue Jays' last six games during Game 4 of a series. With this pitching matchup, it might not hurt to buy up the defense. Find more MLB betting trends for Red Sox vs. Blue Jays.
How to watch Red Sox vs Blue Jays and game info
| Location | Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 |
| First pitch | 3:07 p.m. ET |
| TV | NESN, SN |
| Red Sox starting pitcher | Payton Tolle (7-6, 3.20 ERA) |
| Blue Jays starting pitcher | Max Scherzer (1-4, 7.25 ERA) |
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