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New York Yankees Favored Over Toronto Blue Jays in Home Series Opener, Pitching Matchup Set

The Toronto Blue Jays will face the New York Yankees in a home series on Tuesday evening, with the Yankees currently holding the advantage in recent matchups. The pitching matchup will feature Carlos Rodon for the Yankees and Yusei Kikuchi for the Blue Jays. The Yankees are the favored team according to betting odds, with the line remaining steady at -115. This article was written prior to Monday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -115 | Blue Jays +105
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+140) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-161)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 53%.

New York vs Toronto Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees fell short of completing a sweep over Cleveland, losing the finale with a final score of 7-8. Despite the loss, the offense remained strong with 12 hits in the game, led by Anthony Volpe who went 3-4 at the plate. Aaron Judge and Jose Trevino each hit a home run. Left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes started the game, allowing four runs over four innings while striking out six. LHP Carlos Rodon is set to start for the Yankees, with a record of 1-0 and an ERA of 1.72. While Rodon has shown a decline in strikeouts, he has been effective in keeping opponents under .300 at the plate and stranding runners on base. The Yankees have been solid at the plate, ranking 10th in batting average and leading the league in walks per game. Their success will depend on their ability to capitalize on opportunities with runners on base. New York has a power ranking of 10, ranking 13th in offense, 3rd in defense, and has a record of 12-4 this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Colorado Rockies in their last game, winning 5-0 after scoring a total of 10 runs in the final two games. Justin Turner led the way at the plate with 3 hits and 3 RBIs, while Jose Berrios had a strong pitching performance, giving up only 2 hits over 7 innings. Left-handed pitcher Yusei Kikuchi will start the next game for Toronto, holding a 0-1 record with a 2.30 ERA in the season so far. Although Kikuchi has seen an increase in strikeouts per game, he has also allowed more walks and hits. Toronto's offense has been inconsistent, ranking 23rd in overall batting average and 21st in runs scored per game. They have performed better at home, but struggle to convert hits into runs. The team has a power ranking of 21 and has a record of 8-8 overall, with New York recently winning 1 out of 3 games against them.

Toronto Blue Jays Favored in Matchup Against Struggling Yankees due to Kikuchi's Dominance and Rodon's Walk Rate Increase

Kikuchi has been performing well against the Yankees in his last three starts, with seven retired batters on four hits in his most recent outing. The Yankees have historically had difficulty facing Kikuchi and have struggled to perform at their best in night games. In contrast, Toronto has demonstrated consistency in their offensive approach. With Rodon experiencing an increase in his walk rate, the Blue Jays should have opportunities to get runners on base. Additionally, their 11th-ranked extra-base hits offense indicates that they have the ability to bring those runners home. Therefore, considering these factors, the Toronto Moneyline appears to be a favorable option in this upcoming game.

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