MLB odds: Red Sox vs. Blue Jays prediction, odds, pick, and more

The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays are playing each other on Thursday night.

The Red Sox won 7-3 on Tuesday night to level the series at one game a piece. The Blue Jays are 1.5 games behind the Red Sails in the standings.

The Red Sox are 4-5 in the last 9 games and are second in American League East. The Red Sides are 1.5 games behind the leaders in AL East, but they are still in contention. Nick Pivetta is undefeated on the young season with a 5-0 record and 3.16 ERA in eight starts. He has given up four or less hits in six of his eight games.

The Blue Jays have won six of their last eight games and 12 of last 18. They lost the Game 2 of this series. Steven Matz will start for the Blue Jay's in the finale. He is 5-2 with a 4.29 ERA in nine starts this season. He struggled in his only other career start against the Red Sox. The Blue Jays have the best lineups in baseball.

Nick Pivetta and Steven Matz are the Red Sox's dominant pitchers. They will have a productive outing and keep the score under 10 runs.