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Yankees vs. Blue Jays: New York Favored to Spoil Canada Day Celebrations

In this content, we provide a preview of the upcoming Yankees vs. Blue Jays game, which is the second of a four-game series taking place on Canada Day. The New York Yankees are coming off a win against the Athletics, while the Toronto Blue Jays won their series against Boston. The article was published before the conclusion of the first game of the series. Max Fried will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees, while Kevin Gausman will start for the Blue Jays. Currently, New York is the betting favorite with no movement in the opening line of -162. Stay tuned for updates from MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -162 | Blue Jays +145
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+104) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-123)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.

New York vs Toronto Stats

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees secured their third win in four games by defeating the Athletics in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday. Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. were key contributors to the victory, each recording multiple runs and RBI. Marcus Stroman earned the win on the mound, pitching five innings and allowing just one run. Max Fried will take the mound for the Yankees in his 18th start of the season, boasting an impressive 10-2 record with a 1.92 ERA. With a power ranking of 8, the Yankees are ranked 5th in offense, 4th in defense, and hold a 48-35 record for the season.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays secured their third win in four games by defeating the Red Sox in their recent matchup. The team currently holds a record of 45-38 and is positioned third in the AL East, trailing the Yankees by three games. Key players in the victory included Nathan Lukes, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Addison Barger who all contributed to the win. Pitcher Eric Lauer and reliever Yariel Rodriguez also played crucial roles in the game. Kevin Gausman is set to start the upcoming game for the Blue Jays, with a record of 6-6 and a 4.21 ERA. The Blue Jays are ranked 20th in power rankings and are 13th in offense, averaging 4.39 runs per game. They have a strong offense but rank lower in defense, giving up an average of 4.46 points per game. In their last three matchups, the New York Yankees went 1-2 against the Blue Jays.

Yankees Favored to Spoil Blue Jays' Canada Day Celebrations

Toronto has exceeded expectations with an improved performance following a slow start that left them 16-20 on May 7. Gausman secured a win in his most recent outing, his first victory in five starts. However, facing off against Fried presents a formidable challenge, as Fried has excelled in his first year with the team, boasting 10 wins and a sub-two ERA as July approaches. The Yankees showed renewed offensive prowess in their series against the Athletics and aim to continue this momentum leading up to the All-Star break. Given Fried's strong performance and Gausman's inconsistency this season, it is unlikely that the Blue Jays will pose a significant threat to the Yankees' ace. Therefore, it is advisable to favor New York in this matchup as they seek to spoil the Canada Day celebrations with a victory.

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