Matthew Boyd Projected for Strong Strikeout Performance Against Blue Jays

Matthew Boyd, 34, is having a career year with a 2.45 ERA and 121 strikeouts over 135 2/3 innings. Ahead of his Thursday start against the Blue Jays, he is projected to exceed 4.5 strikeouts, with an average of 5.86 expected. Boyd has achieved at least five strikeouts in 15 of his 25 starts this season, making him an intriguing betting option despite Toronto's low strikeout rate.