In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 12th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 33-36 this season after they lost two out of three against the Phillies by scores of 2-5, 3-2, and 4-7. In game three, Toronto allowed the first six runs in the game and never really had a chance in the loss. The Blue Jays recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Clement, who went 1-3 with one RBI. Scherzer allowed five hits and five earned runs over 3.1 innings for the loss, while Fisher allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Toronto won two out of three against the Orioles, but lost two out of three against the Braves before that.
This season, Toronto has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 281 runs with a .249 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added six home runs and 30 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Trey Yesavage, who is 2-3 with a 3.16 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP over 42.2 innings pitched this season.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 41-26 this year after they swept the Guardians in three games by scores of 7-5, 3-2, and 8-4. In game three, New York was tied at three in the fourth inning, but they scored the next five runs to pull away with the win. The Yankees recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Chisholm Jr, who went 1-4 with three RBIs. Rodon allowed four hits and three earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Yarbrough allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, New York split two games with the Red Sox and lost two out of three against the Guardians.
This season, New York has a 3.27 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and a .222 opponent batting average, while they have scored 342 runs with a .243 batting average and a .330 on base percentage. Aaron Judge (OUT) has led the Yankees with 17 home runs and 38 RBIs, while Ben Rice has added 18 home runs and 45 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Ryan Weathers, who is 2-4 with a 3.86 ERA and a 1.16 WHIP over 70.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Yankees have lost each of their last eight games against the Blue Jays following a road win.
- The Blue Jays have won eight of their last nine home games against the Yankees.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine games against the Blue Jays following a win.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line each of their last six games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Yankees have lost the first inning in three of their last four games at Rogers Centre against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games at Rogers Centre.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in nine of their last 10 Friday games against the Yankees at Rogers Centre.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Yankees have won eight of their last nine road games.
- The road team has covered the run line in each of the last five games between the Yankees and Blue Jays.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last seven home games against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Yankees’ last six road games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Blue Jays’ last seven games against AL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Yankees’ last six road games.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Ernie Clement has recorded at least one hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last seven games against the Yankees.
- Alejandro Kirk has hit at least one home run in three of his last four home appearances against AL East opponents.
- Ernie Clement ranks 3rd in the league in Hits (80) this season.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Ryan McMahon has hit a home run in each of his last two road appearances after not playing the previous day.
- Paul Goldschmidt has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 road appearances against AL opponents.
- Ben Rice ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.617) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for triples this season (4).
- The Blue Jays rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (501).
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (97).
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (57).
Blue Jays vs Yankees Prediction
New York comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored 6+ runs in three of those four wins. The Yankees are 22-14 on the road this year, while the Blue Jays are 20-16 at home. Toronto has won three of their last five, but they have allowed 5+ in two of their last three. The Jays are starting Yesavage, who has allowed 5+ earned runs in two of his last three starts, while Weathers has allowed five earned runs in three of his last four outings. Take the over here.