The Toronto Blue Jays will host the New York Yankees for a three-game series that will help decide the leader in a contested American League division race.
The first pitch will get underway Monday inside Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at 7:07 p.m. ET.
Last Game Records
The Yankees are riding a nine-game win streak, most recently defeating the Kansas City Royals 6-4 en route to a 16-6 record. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, are 15-8 and won consecutive games against the Houston Astros leading into Monday’s matchup.
Yankees at Blue Jays Betting Analysis
New York Yankees
The Yankees started the year high on many MLB expert picks, and they have not disappointed thus far. Last year’s New York squad lacked consistency and depth to its game, whereas this one is getting it done offensively, defensively, and in clutch scenarios. They are still without a true ace following Gerritt Cole’s regression but will be favored by MLB odds against mostly every team in the league.
Anthony Rizzo’s nine home runs are the most by a single player, while Aaron Judge is just behind and tied for second with eight. On top of that, the team batting average has improved from 23rd last year to fifth in 2022, which is another major reason as to why they have enjoyed such a fruitful start to their campaign.
Jordan Montgomery will be on the bump for the visitors, bringing with him a resume of 0-1 and a 2.70 ERA this season.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays were also one of the hottest MLB betting picks during the offseason, specifically in relation to World Series futures bets, due to their incredible offensive talent and improved bullpen. The Jays lacked experience but were viewed as a team on the cusp last season, and it looks as if their time could be coming now.
Toronto is eighth in batting average and tied with the Yankees for first in home runs, led by George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s six. The scariest part for opposing teams is that Guerrero is not even hitting the ball that well right now, and once he finds his stride, the team’s profile will elevate even further.
Ross Stripling will get the start Monday night and will be looking to improve his 3.60 ERA coming off of a five-inning, one-earned-run game against the Boston Red Sox.
Updates
Joey Gallo is considered day-to-day for the Yanks, but even if he is out, they will not be missing much offensively, as the one-time slugger is only hitting .180 with two home runs thus far.
The Blue Jays, meanwhile, will be without Teoscar Hernandez, who is currently on the 10-day list. He last appeared against this Yankees team on April 13 and could return by the end of the series, though that remains unclear.
Yankees at Blue Jays Betting Preview
Both teams have the same odds on the moneyline, according to most sportsbooks, in game one, although the Yankees have been given the nod on the spread. This goes to show how close the two teams really are but also indicates that the Yankees would be outright favorites on a neutral field, much less their own.
Make no mistake about it, this game and series are going to come down to which squad can hit more home runs. Baseball is not always about the boom-or-bust, but for the league’s two most explosive offenses, it is. Neither has a true ace, or at least any player playing at that level, so even if the scores are held low, players will have the opportunity to assert themselves.
Yankees at Blue Jays Betting Prediction
The Yankees have won nine straight games, but that should come to an end Monday night. Watch for Guerrero Jr. to have a big night as Toronto defends its home field and draws within a half-game of the division lead in the early but intense race.
How to Bet on Yankees at Blue Jays
Anyone looking into betting on baseball can find odds with their favorite sportsbook, where the Yankees are marginal favorites.
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