The New York Yankees host Toronto on Monday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 70-65 mark against the 77-59 Blue Jays in MLB betting odds action at Yankee Stadium.
Masahiro Tanaka will take the mound for the New York Yankees, and he'll carry a 11-4 record into the contest. R.A. Dickey gets the ball for the Toronto Blue Jays; he's 9-13 so far this season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the New York Yankees as -130 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Yankees to win this game 4.0-3.8. 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 sport a record of 70-65 heading into this matchup, while the Toronto Blue Jays sit at 77-59 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Toronto injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 7-ranked New York Yankees and the No. 4-rated Toronto Blue Jays in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the New York Yankees No. 22-ranked scoring average of 4.24 runs per game, against a Toronto Blue Jays offense rated No. 5 and scoring 4.9 runs per game. The Yankees have averaged 8.54 hits per game to date this season, more than the Blue Jays hitters have managed (8.51 per nine innings).
Toronto brings the No. 7-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Yankees's No. 12-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto got the job done in their last match in a 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay on Sunday at Tropicana Field behind starter J Happ.
The Yankees enjoyed a 5-2 victory at the expense of the Orioles on Sunday, with M Pineda throwing 2 innings of 0-hit ball at Camden Yards.
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at New York, Tuesday, September 6th