New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off in the third game of their series, with the Blue Jays leading 1-0 after a 9-2 win in the opening game. Lefty
Game outlook
The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are set to face off in the third game of their series, with the Blue Jays leading 1-0 after a 9-2 win in the opening game. Lefty Nestor Cortes Jr. will be pitching for the Yankees, while veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Blue Jays. New York is favored to win, opening at -116 and currently sitting at -122.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Yankees -122 | Blue Jays +112
Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+135) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-153)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are facing recent struggles after a strong start to the season, currently sitting second in the AL East with a 93-68 record. Despite having a strong offense led by Aaron Judge, the team needs to improve their performance behind him in the order. Left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr. is pitching well but is coming off a loss. New York is ranked 5 in offense, #7 in defense, and has a power ranking of 17 with a 93-68 record this season. The team must focus on getting back in the win column to maintain their position in the standings.
Toronto Blue Jays Analysis
The Toronto Blue Jays have been performing below expectations this season, currently holding the last spot in the AL East with a record of 79-83. Despite some solid performances from players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who has an OPS of .816 and 42 RBIs, the team has been struggling offensively with a .235/.312/.373 slash line. Veteran pitcher Chris Bassitt will be starting the next game, coming off a no-decision in his previous outing against the Boston Red Sox. The Blue Jays have a power ranking of 20 and rank 26th in offense, scoring an average of 4 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the New York team went 1-2 against Toronto.