Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox Prediction & Same Game Parlay - 6/17/2026
Updated July 9, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox continue their series at Fenway Park on Wednesday night after Toronto earned a convincing 6-1 victory on Tuesday. The Blue Jays received home runs from Andrés Giménez, Davis Schneider, and George Springer in that win, while Boston stranded 13 runners and went just 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position. Toronto enters the game at 35-38, while Boston sits at 29-41.
Wednesday's pitching matchup features veteran Max Scherzer for Toronto against left-hander Jake Bennett for Boston. Scherzer's season numbers have been rough, though he is still capable of generating strikeouts and showed flashes of his old form after recently returning from injury. Bennett remains relatively inexperienced at the major league level.
While Scherzer's season statistics are concerning, Toronto holds the edge in lineup quality and arrives with confidence after dominating the series opener. Boston's offense has struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities, and Bennett remains a pitcher with limited major league experience facing a lineup that can punish mistakes.
The projected total lands slightly above the market number, largely due to both starting pitchers carrying question marks. However, Toronto's stronger offensive core and recent success against Boston make the Blue Jays my preferred side. With plus-money available on the visitors, there is enough value to back Toronto in a game that could feature plenty of offense.
Parlay Odds: +410
The foundation of this parlay is Toronto's offensive advantage. The Blue Jays have scored 14 runs in their last two meetings with Boston and just produced three home runs in Tuesday's victory. Bennett's limited experience creates opportunities for Toronto's middle of the order to continue producing.
The over is attractive because neither starting pitcher enters with dominant current numbers. Scherzer has allowed hard contact throughout much of the season, while Bennett has yet to establish consistency at the major league level. Guerrero remains Toronto's most dangerous hitter and has consistently been one of the club's leaders in hard-hit rate and extra-base hits, making the total bases market appealing.
George Springer to Hit a Home Run +430
Springer enters this game fresh off the 300th home run of his career and has looked locked in at the plate during this series. He drove in three runs on Tuesday and has historically handled left-handed pitching well. Facing Bennett at Fenway Park provides another favorable opportunity for Springer to leave the yard.
Category | Blue Jays | Red Sox |
|---|---|---|
Batting Average | .249 | .246 |
OPS | .705 | .698 |
wOBA | .312 | .310 |
wRC+ | 96 | 91 |
Team ERA | 4.08 | 3.94 |
xFIP | 3.83 | 3.97 |
Toronto owns slight advantages across most offensive categories, while the pitching comparison is relatively even. The Blue Jays' stronger lineup depth and recent success against Boston provide the edge in what we project to be a competitive game at Fenway Park.
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