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Toronto Blue Jays Look to Continue Dominance Against New York Yankees in Three-Game Series

The New York Yankees (54-44) will be facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays (57-41) at Rogers Centre on Monday night in the first game of their three-game series. Carlos Rodon will be starting for the Yankees, while Kevin Gausman will be taking the mound for the Blue Jays. Toronto holds a 6-4 advantage in their last 10 games against New York. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Yankees vs. Blue Jays matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Sunday's games were played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -115 | Blue Jays +101
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+145) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 53%.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have been struggling recently, losing seven of their last nine games on the road. Despite their struggles, they are still second in the AL East, three games behind the Blue Jays. The team will look to cut into Toronto's lead with a win on Monday.

Offensively, the Yankees have been performing well, averaging 5.27 runs per game, which is third in the league. They have a .256 batting average, ranking fourth in the league, and their .336 on-base percentage and .456 slugging percentage both lead the league. Aaron Judge has been a standout player, leading the team with a .353 batting average, 35 home runs, and 81 RBI.

Defensively, the Yankees are giving up 4.14 runs per game, ranking 14th in the league. Opponents have a .225 batting average against the Yankees, which is second in the league. Their 3.92 ERA is 16th, while their 1.23 WHIP is eighth.

In his last start, Rodon had a strong performance, giving up no runs in eight innings, leading to an 11-0 win over the Cubs. He has a 2-2 record with a 4.85 ERA in eight games against Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays are coming off a successful home series win over San Francisco and will look to continue their momentum in their upcoming game. The team has been performing well offensively, with a league-leading .260 batting average and a solid 4.59 runs per game average. Alejandro Kirk leads the team with a .306 batting average, while George Springer leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Blue Jays have been giving up an average of 4.35 runs per game. In their last matchup, Gausman struggled, giving up four runs in a loss to the Athletics. The Blue Jays have a power ranking of [Rank], [Offense Rank], [Defense Rank], and have had success against New York in their previous matchups.

Toronto Blue Jays Dominate Home Games, New York Yankees Struggle on the Road

The Toronto Blue Jays have demonstrated their strength by winning nine out of their last 10 home games, including a notable four-game sweep against New York. On the other hand, the New York Yankees have struggled on the road, losing five out of their last seven games. Toronto's advantage lies in their successful performance against left-handed pitchers, which is particularly concerning for Rodon given his recent shaky road record, allowing nine runs in his last three away games. In contrast, New York's offensive capabilities are in question as Gausman has been solid on the mound, conceding only eight runs in his last four starts. With Toronto's formidable bullpen ranking seventh in the league, they are likely to contain New York's offense effectively. For these reasons, it is recommended to consider betting on Toronto in this matchup.

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