In this article, we will formulate a Yankees vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB showdown on Wednesday, April 17th at the Rogers Centre. We will take a look at:
-The New York Yankees’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Toronto Blue Jays recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Yankees and Blue Jays.
Yankees Look to Bounce Back
The Yankees scored a run in the top of the 9th, but that wasn’t enough as they ended up falling one run short. Jose Trevino finished with one hit and three RBIs. The Yankees are averaging 4.71 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.58 runs per game. The offense is ranked 13th, while the pitching is ranked 3rd. The pitching is going to need to have a big game again here. Getting the start for the Yankees will be Marcus Stroman who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 2.12. In the last game against the Marlins he went five innings giving up four hits and four runs.
Blue Jays Look for Fifth Straight Win
The Blue Jays are averaging 3.77 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.71 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 19th. Getting the start for the Blue Jays will be Kevin Gausman who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 11.57. In his last start against the Colorado Rockies, he went 3.2 innings giving up 10 hits and six earned runs.
Toronto Blue Jays Team Facts
- The Blue Jays have won six of their last nine games as home underdogs.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five day games against AL East opponents following a home win.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Blue Jays’ last six games against American League opponents.
- The Blue Jays have led after 7 innings in each of their last four games.
- The Blue Jays have led after 3 innings in each of their last five Wednesday day games against the Yankees.
New York Yankees Team Facts
- The Yankees have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against AL East opponents.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line eight of their last nine day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Yankees’ last six day games.
Yankees vs Blue Jays Prediction
Stroman wasn’t as good in his last start, but he isn’t going to need to be very good here, because he’s going to have a ton of run support. Gausman sits with an ERA of 11.57 and in his last start he gave up six runs. The Yankees are averaging 4.71 runs per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Blue Jays aren’t going to be keeping up. Back the Yankees.