<p>Toronto Blue Jays vs. Boston Red Sox Prediction and Betting Odds. The 40-35 Toronto Blue Jays battle the 37-37 Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field, Chicago, Illinois today June 25, 2016 in the second of their three game set. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM ET.</p>
<p>In their last games: In Game 1 of this three game series yesterday the White Sox beat the Blue Jays 3-2. The White Sox scored three runs on 11 hits getting the winning run on reliever Jesse Chavez in the seventh. The Blue Jays scored two runs on eight hits all on starter Carlos Rodon before the bullpen shut them down over the last 3 1/3 innings.</p>
<p>The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games and they are in 3rd place in the AL East 3.5 games back of the Baltimore Orioles. They rank 9th in the Majors in runs scored and 8th in team ERA.</p>
<p>After getting swept by the Cleveland Indians the White Sox have rebounded and have won four of their last five games. They sit in 4th place in the AL Central six games back of the Indians. Their pitching has been decent on the season ranking 14th in team ERA, but they only rank 20th in runs scored.</p>
<p>The Jays hit the MLB board as a -125 favorite, but wagering on the White Sox has driven the number to -117. The total opened at 9.5 and has seen some downward movement to 9 at some betting sites.</p>
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Pitching Match Up</h2>
<p>Toronto: R.A. Dickey (4-8, 4.08 ERA)</p>
<p>Chicago: Miguel Gonzalez (1-2, 4.29 ERA)</p>
<p>R.A. Dickey gets the start for the Blue Jays today and in his last outing he gave up two earned runs in six innings in a 4-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. The Blue Jays have lost his last two starts. Dickey had one of his worst starts earlier this season facing the White Sox giving up six earned runs in six innings in a 10-1 Toronto loss. The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five games facing the White Sox with Dickey getting the start. The Blue Jays are 3-11 in Dickey’s last 14 starts.</p>
<p>Miguel Gonzalez goes for the White Sox and in his last outing he gave up one earned run in six innings in a 3-1 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Blue Jays have won two of his last three starts and in the two wins he only gave up a total of two earned runs and in the loss gave up seven earned runs. Gonzalez’s first start of the season was against the Blue Jays and it was a rough one giving up five earned runs in five innings, but the offense bailed him out in a 7-5 Toronto win.</p>
<p>Here are some additional handicapping angles to ponder:</p>
<p>The White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 games against the Blue Jays.</p>
<p>The White Sox are 5-1 in their last 6 home games against the Blue Jays.</p>
<p>This season the White Sox are 18-17 at home and the Blue Jays are 21-18 on the road.</p>
<p><strong>STRAIGHT UP / OVER/UNDER / RUN LINE RECORDS</strong></p>
<p>Toronto Blue Jays: 40-35 SU / O/U 29-42 / Run Line W/L 39-36</p>
<p>Chicago White Sox 37-37 SU / O/U 33-38 / Run Line W/L 35-39</p>
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Toronto at Chicago Key Betting Trends</h2>
<p>• TOR is 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.</p>
<p>• TOR is 9-1 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.</p>
<p>• TOR has an Over record of 4-2-1 in their last 7 road games.</p>
<p>• CHI is 10-19 in their last 29 overall.</p>
<p>• CHI is 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.</p>
<p>• CHI has an Under record of 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.</p>
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Key Player Injuries</h2>
<p>BLUE JAYS</p>
<p>[P] 04/04/2016 - Bo Schultz 15-day DL (3/25) ( Hip )</p>
<p>[1B] 04/22/2016 - Chris Colabello expected to miss 80 games ( Suspension )</p>
<p>[P] 04/10/2016 - Franklin Morales 60-day DL (4/7) ( Arm )</p>
<p>[P] 05/15/2016 - Brett Cecil 15-day DL (5/15) ( Tricep )</p>
<p>[P] 06/22/2016 - Marco Estrada expected to start Monday vs. Colorado Rockies ( Back )</p>
<p>[RF] 06/17/2016 - Jose Bautista 15-day DL (6/17) ( Toe )</p>
<p>WHITE SOX</p>
<p>[C] 04/27/2016 - Kevan Smith 15-day DL (4/24) ( Pelvis )</p>
<p>[P] 06/21/2016 - Zach Putnam 15-day DL (6/21) ( Elbow )</p>
<p>[P] 05/06/2016 - Jacob Petricka 15-day DL (5/2) ( Hip )</p>
<p>[DH] 06/10/2016 - Justin Morneau 15-day DL (6/9) ( Elbow )</p>
<p>[CF] 06/10/2016 - Austin Jackson 15-day DL (6/10) ( Knee )</p>