Settling a Rivalry
The Toronto Blue Jays will meet the New York Yankees in the fourth of a four-game series between American League East rivals. Toronto won the first and third games, while New York claimed the second via a shutout.
Both teams are expected to contend for a spot in the postseason, although it is early, every result matters – especially in such a loaded division.
Let’s check the latest MLB Picks, stats, injury reports, and MLB Odds for Blue Jays vs Yankees. We’ve plenty of MLB Predictions.
Blue Jays Flying High
Toronto is 4-2 this year and fresh off of a 6-4 win in Yankee Stadium last night. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. smacked three home runs and four RBIs, which outdid longshots from Anthony Rizzo, Aaron Judge, and Gleyber Torres.
“Add that one to my list,” Guerrero said through a translator when asked if it was the most impressive accomplishment in his career.
Valdi’s outrageous display was a perfect example of why this team has been earmarked as a championship contender in most MLB odds, and it is because their offense can explode on demand.
The series against the Yankees has been fairly close; the Blue Jays won game one 3-0, New York won the next game 4-0, and then Toronto won Wednesday’s game 6-4, meaning the overall run differential favors Toronto by just a single run.
Kevin Gausman will be on the bump for the visitors as he attempts to rebound from his season debut, in which he gave up three earned runs in five innings.
Yankees Home Stand
The Yankees are 3-3 this season but have lost three of their last four outings, two to the Blue Jays and one to the Boston Red Sox. They have not scored more than four runs since their first game of the year, and even then, they have not scored more than six runs all season.
The Yanks’ overall inconsistency at the plate is coming back to bite them, and they are middle of the pack in batting average with no reliability in their roster. The one play that has made an impact in this young season is Anthony Rizzo, whose home runs have come at big moments.
Luis Severino will be on the mound for the pinstripers in what will be just his ninth game in the past four years.
Blue Jays vs Yankees Head-to-Head
The Blue Jays have the series (and season) advantage over the Yankees and have looked like the better team; they were better last year, winning 11 of the 19 matchups.
Neither starting pitcher has earned a decision this season, but Gausman has the better recent history after a stellar season with the San Francisco Giants in 2021.
Blue Jays vs Yankees Game Information
- Game: Blue Jays (4-2) vs Yankees (3-3)
- Location: Yankee Stadium
- Day/Time: Thursday, April 14th, 7:05 p.m. ET
- Live stream: MLB.tv
Blue Jays vs Yankees Betting Lines
Blue Jays vs Yankees Prediction
Toronto and Guerrero Jr.’s thunderous showing last night will leave a sour taste in the mouth of the Yankees, who are still favored on most MLB lines despite losing two of three. This could either cause them to show up in a big way or rattle them mentally— which the Yankees have had a recent history of at times.
The pitching matchup favors the Blue Jays on paper, however, they have tremendous value in Thursday night’s battle. Keep in mind, this is the same team that sportsbooks highlighted in their MLB picks for the World Series, and the one that still has the best odds of winning the AL. The only thing standing between them and this fate is their pitching, which also derailed them in their 2021 bid at the pennant.
New York might win in glitz and glamor, but the Blue Jays’ moneyline is extremely appealing.
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