Red Sox vs Blue Jays Prediction 8/12/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Red Sox vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 12th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Boston Red Sox are 64-55 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 1-2 and 3-5. In game two, Boston led 3-1 in the fifth inning, but failed to score over the last four innings for the loss. The Red Sox recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Rafaela, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Sandoval allowed eight hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Martinez allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Boston lost two out of three against the Athletics, but did sweep the White Sox before that. 

This season, Boston has a 3.49 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 527 runs with a .248 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Willson Contreras has led the Red Sox with 23 home runs and 70 RBIs, while Jarren Duran has added 16 home runs and 60 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Boston is Ranger Suarez, who is 4-3 with a 3.32 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 103.0 innings pitched this season. 

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 58-63 this year after they won game two by a score of 5-3 on Tuesday. Toronto scored two runs in the fifth inning to tie the game and they scored once in the sixth and once in the eighth to get the win. The Blue Jays recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Bateman, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Cease allowed five hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Lee picked up the win and Miles got the save. Prior to this series, Toronto won two out of three against the Phillies, but lost a makeup game against the Cubs before that. 

This season, Toronto has a 3.98 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 476 runs with a .242 batting average and a .303 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 24 home runs and 70 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added eight home runs and 48 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Jose Soriano, who is 9-6 with a 3.24 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP over 127.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Blue Jays have won four of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Red Sox have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against AL East opponents.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine road games against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last five games as underdogs.
• The Blue Jays have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games as underdogs.

Why the Boston Red Sox will win

• The Red Sox have won 15 of their last 18 road games.
• The Blue Jays have lost five of their last six games against American League opponents following a win.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home underdogs following a win.
• The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last six Wednesday night road games against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Red Sox’s last eight road games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Six of the Blue Jays’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the last eight night games between the Red Sox and Blue Jays.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in seven of the Red Sox’s last eight night games at Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit a home run in four of the Blue Jays’ last 11 games as underdogs against the Red Sox.
• Jose Soriano has recorded six or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances with his team as a home underdog.
• Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Wilyer Abreu has hit a home run in two of the Red Sox’s last three road games.
• Ranger Suarez has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four road appearances against AL East opponents.
• Ceddanne Rafaela has recorded at least one hit in each of the Red Sox’s last 12 road games.

Red Sox vs Blue Jays Prediction 

Toronto comes into this matchup after winning four of their last five games and they have scored 5+ runs in four of those five. The Blue Jays are 30-31 at home this year, while the Red Sox are 35-24 on the road. Boston has dropped four in a row and they have scored three runs or fewer in all four. The Red Sox are starting Suarez, who has allowed three earned runs in four of his last five starts, while Soriano has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings. Take the Blue Jays once again here.

David Racey's Pick: Blue Jays ML