The Toronto Blue Jays kick off Thursday’s slate of games with a divisional matchup against the Boston Red Sox.After failing to break .500 the past few weeks of play, the Toronto Blue Jays odds of winning the AL East have declined, falling 10.0 games behind the New York Yankees for first.Luckily for the Blue Jays, Trey Yesavage is in a great position to put together a dominant performance by taking advantage of the Boston Red Sox who grade out poorly in most offensive metrics.With nine games taking the field on Thursday, there are a wide range of prop bets and markets to groom through which you can read a detailed breakdown of them below.Best betting promos and sportsbooks for MLB prop betsFind the best promos and sportsbooks to use for today’s MLB prop bets.Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox (1:35pm, EST)Trey Yesavage Under 4.5 Hits Allowed (+105) at BetMGM SportsbookSince making his return from injury, Trey Yesavage has been efficient, averaging an ERA of 3.78 and a FIP of 3.58 in nine starts.While his low Strikeout Rate is alarming, Yesavage is able to mask it by putting opposing batters in low quality contact scenarios, giving up less than one Hit Against per Inning Pitched.Fortunately for Yesavage, he will be able to continue to play at a high level against the Boston Red Sox by exploiting a lineup who ranks well below league average in Hit Rate, On Base Percentage, and in OPS.Even with his back end struggling in coverage, Yesavage’s individual production will continue to force his opponents into fly outs and ground outs, lowering the probability of him getting burned by an Error.Trey Yesavage Over 16.5 Total Outs (-120) at BetMGM SportsbookWith the Red Sox incapable of stringing together their Hits, they will be unable to advance their runners into scoring position which will help keep Yesavage on the mound, increasing his chances of clearing the over on his Outs prop.If the total on Yesavage’s Outs prop crosses through the key number of 17.5, then reduce the size of your wager.Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers (2:35pm, EST)Joe Ryan Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-120) at BetMGM SportsbookEven though the Minnesota Twins have underwhelmed as a whole, Joe Ryan has been a steady source of production in their rotation, averaging an ERA of 3.17, a WHIP of 0.996, and a FIP of 2.89.Ryan’s success on the mound stems from his aggressive nature and total command of the ball, generating well over one Strikeout per inning.Heading into Thursday’s contest against the Texas Rangers, expect Ryan to continue to generate Strikeouts at a consistent rate by attacking a lineup who ranks in the bottom half of the board in Contact Rate, Strikeout Rate, and in On Base Percentage.For some more exposure, escalator bet Ryan’s Strikeout prop by placing smaller wagers on his alternate overs at the best available odds across multiple sportsbooks.Josh Smith Under 0.5 Total Hit (+110) at BetMGM SportsbookJosh Smith’s slow start to the year has made it difficult for the Rangers to play at a competitive level, generating less than one Hit per game and a .216 Batting Average in 33 appearances.With Ryan creating Whiffs at a high rate, Smith will struggle to match his aggression while losing control of his swing, keeping him under the total on his Hits prop.Cleveland Guardians vs Milwaukee Brewers (2:10pm, EST)Cleveland Guardians Team Total Under 3.5 (-120) at BetMGM SportsbookAfter severely underwhelming on offense last year, the Cleveland Guardians have carried over their struggles into this season, ranking near dead last in Hit Rate, RBIs, Runs Scored, and in On Base Percentage.Their lack of production on offense brings in a higher amount of negative variance into their contests, making it difficult for them to pull away on the scoreboard.In a daunting matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, expect the Guardians struggles on offense to continue to persist as they battle it out against Shane Drohan who is averaging a FIP of 2.72 while giving up less than one Hit Against per inning.Especially with his back end smothering the Guardians gaps on the back end with their suffocating coverage, surrounding Drohan with a group who ranks in the top-10 in Fielding Percentage.About the authorKody MalstromKody Malstrom is a professional sports bettor and sports betting journalist with six years of experience covering a vast majority of sports. He covers football, basketball, hockey, baseball, and the UFC in written and video form.Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a Detroit sports fan who spends all of his Sundays in the fall rooting for the Detroit Lions and Saturdays watching as much College Football as possible. In the winter, he shifts his focus to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons while simultaneously rooting for his North Carolina Tar Heels.When he is not staring at betting markets, you can find Kody at the beach or snowboarding down a mountain, depending on the time of the year.Commercial content notice: Taking one of the sportsbooks offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 21+. T&Cs apply. Gambling Problem? 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