On the evening of September 25, 2024, the Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre, starting at 7:07 PM under the expectation of light rain. Taking the hill for the Red Sox will be Richard Fitts, who carries an impressive ERA of 0.000, while Kevin Gausman, with an ERA of 4.024, will pitch for the Blue Jays.

In the 2024 AL East division standings, the Red Sox are in 9th place with a record of 80-78, giving them a .510 winning percentage. They are evenly matched within the division, holding a 24-24 record. The Red Sox have a momentum of six wins in their last 10 plays and are currently riding a four-game winning streak. They have struggled slightly more at home (37-41) compared to on the road (43-37), with a stronger performance in night games (50 wins) over day games (30 wins). Overall, they’ve scored 744 runs while conceding 731.

The Toronto Blue Jays find themselves in 12th place in the same division, with a record of 73-85 and a .462 winning percentage. Their divisional struggles are apparent with a 20-31 record. The Blue Jays are deep in a five-game losing streak, with a nearly balanced home record (38-39) but weaker on the road (35-46). They have accumulated 658 runs but allowed 716 runs.

As for the betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5 favoring the Red Sox, with the total over/under at 8.0 runs. For those looking to place moneyline wagers, the odds sit at -138 for the Blue Jays as the home team and +117 for the Red Sox on the road. Given these figures, bettors might lean towards siding with the Red Sox to cover the spread, considering their recent form and Fitts’ perfect ERA as starting advantages.