In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 15th 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 60-64 this year after they won game one by a score of 3-1 on Friday night. Toronto trailed 1-0 in the sixth inning, but they scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth and one in the eighth to get the win. The Blue Jays recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Kirk, who went 2-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Bieber allowed four hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Varland picked up the save. Prior to this series, Toronto won three out of four against the Red Sox and two out of three against the Phillies.
This season, Toronto has a 3.99 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .240 opponent batting average, while they have scored 485 runs with a .242 batting average and a .303 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 24 home runs and 71 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added eight home runs and 48 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Braydon Fisher, who is 3-3 with a 3.54 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP over 61.0 innings pitched this year.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 68-54 this season after they lost game one by a score of 1-3 last night. New York took a 1-0 lead in the sixth inning, but that was the only offense they could find in the loss. The Yankees recorded five hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Grisham, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Cole allowed five hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Hanner allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, New York won two out of three against the Mariners and two out of three against the Braves.
This season, New York has a 3.27 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .224 opponent batting average, while they have scored 546 runs with a .230 batting average and a .309 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 32 home runs and 76 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 11 home runs and 53 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Cam Schlittler, who is 10-6 with a 2.21 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP over 146.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Yankees have lost each of their last seven day games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have won eight of their last 10 games as home underdogs against the Yankees.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line each of their last seven day games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games.
- The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Yankees have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last five day games against opponents that held a losing record.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last five day games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Yankees have won 11 of their last 13 day games against AL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a home win.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in five of their last six day games against AL East opponents.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five day games.
- The Blue Jays have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six day games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Yankees’ last six day games as favorites have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Blue Jays’ last eight day games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Yankees’ last eight day games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in nine of the Blue Jays’ last 10 games against American League opponents.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Alejandro Kirk has hit at least one home run in five of his last 12 home appearances against AL East opponents.
- Ernie Clement has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances with the Blue Jays as underdogs against the Yankees.
- Ernie Clement ranks T10th in the league in Hits (130) this season.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Cam Schlittler has recorded seven or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with the Yankees as favorites against AL opponents.
- Trent Grisham has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with the Yankees as road favorites against the Blue Jays.
- Jose Caballero has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances with the Yankees as favorites against AL East opponents.
- Luis Garcia ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.546) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for triples this season (7).
- The Blue Jays rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.303).
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (3.27).
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for runs allowed this season (459).
Blue Jays vs Yankees Prediction
Toronto was able to stay hot with another win on Friday to start this series, as they continue to get back into the wild card race. The Blue Jays are 32-32 at home this year, while the Yankees are 37-27 on the road. New York has lost three of their last five games and their offense continues to be a huge problem. The Yankees are starting Schlittler, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last four starts, while Fisher will be an opener. Take the Yankees -1.5 here.