In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, June 14th 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 34-37 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 8-5 and 1-3. In game two, Toronto led 1-0 in the third inning, but they went scoreless over the last six innings for the loss. The Blue Jays recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Okamoto, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Gausman allowed one hit and one earned run over 7.0 innings, while Varland allowed two earned runs for the loss. Prior to this series, Toronto lost two out of three against the Phillies, but did win two out of three against the Orioles before that.
This season, Toronto has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 290 runs with a .249 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added six home runs and 30 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Patrick Corbin, who is 2-3 with a 4.55 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP over 57.1 innings pitched this season.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 42-27 this year after they won game two by a score of 3-1 on Saturday. New York tied the game at one in the fourth inning and they scored twice in the ninth for the win. The Yankees recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Goldschmidt, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Schlittler allowed six hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings, while Cruz got the win and Bednar picked up the save. Prior to this series, New York swept the Guardians in three games and split two games with the Red Sox.
This season, New York has a 3.32 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .223 opponent batting average, while they have scored 350 runs with a .241 batting average and a .329 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 Will Warren, who is 7-1 with a 3.28 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over 68.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Yankees have lost each of their last eight games as favorites against the Blue Jays following a road win.
- The Blue Jays have won seven of their last eight games as home underdogs against the Yankees.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games against the Blue Jays following a win.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last six games against the Yankees following a loss.
- The Yankees have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games at Rogers Centre.
- The Yankees have lost the first inning in three of their last four road games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last 10 games at Rogers Centre.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Yankees have won each of their last seven day games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have lost four of their last five day games against AL East opponents following a loss.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last six Sunday games.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in three of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last nine games as underdogs.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in four of their last five road day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Blue Jays’ last nine home games against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Yankees’ last eight road games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last six day games against AL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last four day games against AL East opponents.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Alejandro Kirk has hit at least one home run in three of his last five home appearances against AL East opponents.
- Ernie Clement has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with the Blue Jays as underdogs against the Yankees.
- Ernie Clement ranks 4th in the league in Hits (83) this season.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Paul Goldschmidt has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with the Yankees as road favorites against AL East opponents.
- Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in each of the Yankees’ last eight day games.
- Ben Rice ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.603) 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 (520).
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs this season (100).
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (60).
Blue Jays vs Yankees Prediction
New York was able to say hot with a dramatic win on Saturday afternoon and they have a slim lead in the AL East. The Yankees are 23-15 on the road this year, while the Blue Jays are 21-17 at home. Toronto has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed 5+ runs in three of those five. The Blue Jays are starting Corbin, who has allowed nine earned runs in his last 8.0 innings, while Warren has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five outings. Take the Yankees here.