The Yankees will look to win a crucial series in Toronto on Wednesday night when they send Ivan Nova to the mound to take on Marcus Stroman. The Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last six, however, they’ve struggled recently in Nova’s starts, losing five of the past seven games he’s started.
After last night’s loss to the Yankees, the Blue Jays are 5-2 SU in their last seven against the Yanks. Since making his season debut earlier this month, Stroman has gone 2-0 with a 3.00 ERA. His two starts this season include a game at Yankee Stadium where he allowed three runs in five innings pitched.
The Jays have been strong at home over their past 25, winning 18 games during that span.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Toronto Blue Jays in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -181 at Sportsbook for Wednesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 7.5-5.8 victory for the Blue Jays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
86-65 Toronto battles the Yankees, currently with a 83-67 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Toronto vs New York injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 2 (Toronto Blue Jays) and the No. 6 (New York Yankees) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Toronto Blue Jays No. 1-ranked scoring average of 5.49 runs per game, against a New York Yankees offense rated No. 2 and scoring 4.85 runs per game. The Blue Jays have averaged 9.02 hits per game to date this season, more than the Yankees hitters have managed (8.67 per nine innings).
Defensively, New York features the No. 8-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.08 runs per game. Toronto, meanwhile, comes in at No. 1 at home, scoring 5.53 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York needed extra innings to get the job done against the Blue Jays on Tuesday as the Yankees defeated them 6-4 at Rogers Centre.
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Chicago, Thursday, September 24th
Toronto home to Tampa Bay, Friday, September 25th