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Blue Jays vs Yankees Game Two: AL East Rivals Face Off in Bronx, Yankees Hold Favorite Status

In this Blue Jays at Yankees prediction, the AL East rivals face off in game two of their weekend series on Saturday afternoon in the Bronx. The Blue Jays, currently trailing the Yankees in the division, are looking to improve their record as they face off against the AL East leaders. The pitching matchup between Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman and Yankees' Max Fried is anticipated to be a strong one, with both aces having solid season stats so far. With the first pitch scheduled for 1:35 PM EST, the Yankees are the betting favorite at -170. Stay tuned for more insights and top picks to enhance your betting experience.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +154 | Yankees -170
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-128) | Yankees -1.5 (+106)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 63%.

Toronto vs New York Stats

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling as they enter a series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx with a five-game losing streak, dropping the team under .500 for the first time this season. The team was recently swept by the Astros in Houston, scoring just two runs in three losses. The Blue Jays will look to their ace, Kevin Gausman, to lead them to victory in the upcoming games. Despite their current struggles, Toronto is ranked 14th in power rankings, with strong defensive play but inconsistent offensive output, and a season record of 12-13. Key players including C Philip Clarke, SP Adam Kloffenstein, RP Ryan Burr, and RP Nick Sandlin are currently sidelined with injuries.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees returned home on Friday night after a successful 4-3 road trip through Tampa and Cleveland, closing out with a 5-1 win over the Guardians. Aaron Judge had a strong performance, and Carlos Rodon pitched seven scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. The Yankees are now 15-10 on the season and will send Max Fried to the hill on Saturday to face the Jays. Fried is 4-0 with an impressive ERA of 1.42. Despite key injuries, the Yankees have a power ranking of 10 and rank #2 in offense, averaging 5.50 runs per game. Toronto has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against New York.

Yankees Look to Continue Home Dominance Against Blue Jays in Series Opener

The New York Yankees have a strong record of 8-4 at home this season, compared to the Toronto Blue Jays' 4-8 record on the road as they head into their series opener on Friday night. Kevin Gausman struggled significantly last season against the Yankees, with a nearly 10 ERA in each start. Facing a Yankees team that has hit over 40 home runs this season and performed well at Yankee Stadium poses a tough challenge for the Blue Jays. In contrast, Yankees' starter Max Fried has had an impressive start to his tenure in New York, boasting a 1.42 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP. The Yankees have a perfect 5-0 record in his starts. Given these factors, it is recommended to take the Yankees with the money line in this matchup.

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