A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Toronto Blue Jays dueling the New York Yankees on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium.
The match puts starter J.A. Happ for the Toronto Blue Jays on the hill facing CC Sabathia for the New York Yankees. Happ brings a 16-3 mark to the game, while Sabathia is 7-9 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
New York was a 150 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.4-3.4 win for the Blue Jays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Yankees bring a 61-58 record to the battle against the 68-52 Blue Jays. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Toronto injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 19 (New York Yankees) and the No. 8 (Toronto Blue Jays) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York Yankees No. 23-rated offense, averaging 4.15 runs per game, against a Toronto Blue Jays defense that ranks No. 5 at 4.05 in runs allowed per game. The New York Yankees have averaged 8.39 hits per game so far, less than Toronto Blue Jays batters have averaged on the year (8.43 hits per game).
Toronto brings the No. 5-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Yankees's No. 16-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Yankees, a 12-6 final on Tuesday in support of M Estrada at Yankee Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at Cleveland, Friday, August 19th
New York at Los Angeles, Friday, August 19th