In this article we will formulate a Yankees vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, August 22nd at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees are 73-55 this year after they won game one by a score of 3-1 last night. New York scored three runs in the first four innings, which was enough to get the win. The Yankees recorded four hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Jones, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs. Schlittler allowed six hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Bednar picked up the save. Prior to this series, New York swept the Orioles in three games, but lost two out of three against the Blue Jays before that.
This season, New York has a 3.20 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and a .223 opponent batting average, while they have scored 568 runs with a .230 batting average and a .308 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 34 home runs and 80 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 11 home runs and 53 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Ryan Weathers, who is 5-7 with a 3.56 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP over 134.0 innings pitched this year.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 63-67 this season after they lost game one by a score of 1-3 on Friday night. Toronto cut the deficit to 3-1 in the fifth inning, but couldn’t get any closer in the loss. The Blue Jays recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Kirk, who went 1-2 with one RBI. Arrighetti allowed three hits and three earned runs over 3.1 innings for the loss, while Fisher threw an inning in relief. Prior to this series, Toronto won two out of three against the Rays and two out of three against the Yankees.
This season, Toronto has a 3.96 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 514 runs with a .245 batting average and a .306 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 26 home runs and 74 RBIs, while Andres Gimenez has added eight home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Dylan Cease, who is 7-5 with a 2.42 ERA and a 1.06 WHIP over 137.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the New York Yankees will win
- The Yankees have won each of their last five games.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last eight Saturday games as road underdogs against AL East opponents.
- The Yankees have covered the run line in each of their last five games.
- The Yankees have led after 5 innings in five of their last six day games against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.
- The Yankees have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win
- The Blue Jays have won each of their last nine games as underdogs following a loss.
- The Yankees have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
- The Blue Jays have covered the run line in each of their last 11 games following a loss.
- The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against the Blue Jays following a home win.
- The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games at Yankee Stadium against American League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Yankees’ last eight games as favorites against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Seven of the Blue Jays’ last eight day games against AL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Yankees’ last 10 day games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in six of the Blue Jays’ last seven day games against American League opponents.
New York Yankees Player Prop Facts
- Spencer Jones has hit a home run in each of the Yankees’ last two games.
- Heliot Ramos has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with his team as a home favorite against AL East opponents.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Dylan Cease has recorded 10+ strikeouts in each of his last five appearances in day games.
- Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 appearances against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- Dylan Cease has recorded a win in five of his last six road appearances against AL opponents.
- Daz Cameron has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances in day games.
Yankees vs Blue Jays Prediction
New York comes into this matchup on a five game winning streak and they have allowed three runs or fewer in all five of those wins. The Yankees are 32-27 at home this year, while the Blue Jays are 30-34 on the road. Toronto has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored 5+ runs in three of their last four. The Jays are starting Cease, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five outings, while Weathers has allowed one earned run or fewer in five straight starts. Take the under here.