The teams came down to the final day of the regular season before Toronto won the AL East by virtue of a tiebreaker over the Yankees. The Jays won the season series 8-5, and that earns them the home-field advantage. The dominance was particularly in Toronto, where the Yankees lost six of seven.
MLB odds appear to favor the Yankees in many categories. The divisional series correct score category has Toronto at +750 for a sweep. Meanwhile, New York is +475 to win 3-0 to +400 to take the series in five.
One factor that should come into play is the Yankees having to play in a three-game Wild Card Series with the Red Sox. How much did that tax Bomber pitching? Remember, Toronto’s arms and bats have had the week off to rest up and get ready for these ALDS contests.
Will the Yankees hurlers have enough in their arms to quiet the powerful Blue Jay bats? The game is listed at BetUS at 7½ runs in Yankees vs Blue Jays total odds for Game 1. That could be easily surpassed.
