The Toronto Blue Jays offense has been one of the best in the MLB during this young season but the bats have been otherworldly during the team’s current four-game winning streak. The Jays have scored 39 runs, walloped seven home runs and batted a collective .291 over their last four games. They will hope to continue rocking opposing pitchers when they open a four-game set Thursday against the New York Yankees.
- Giancarlo Stanton is 3-for-35 with 20 strikeouts at Yankee Stadium this season.
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the last 7 meetings between the Blue Jays and Yankees.
- Kevin Pillar is slashing .400/.432/.571 during his current 9-game hitting streak.
It will be up to CC Sabathia – returning from a stint on the disabled list – to attempt to slow down the Jays. The big southpaw has only pitched twice this season, allowing a hit per inning and surrendering four runs in 9.0 innings. Sabathia will also be looking to get back on track against the Yankees’ AL East rivals, as the 17-year veteran posted a 6.23 ERA in five starts against the Jays last season.
The Blue Jays will counter with Aaron Sanchez, who takes to the mound off back-to-back quality starts. Sanchez has a 2.57 ERA across those two starts while allowing opponents to hit just .200. However, the righty struggled in his first outing of the season vs the Yankees, surrendering eight hits and four runs with two strikeouts and four walks.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
New York was a -137 moneyline favorite earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made oddsmakers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook OVER/UNDER number of 9.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.9-3.6 victory for the Yankees. 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
8-8 New York battles the Blue Jays, currently with a 12-5 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Toronto injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Yankees rated this week at No. 17 and the Blue Jays sitting at No. 10.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits the New York Yankees' No. 4-rated offense, averaging 5.62 runs per game, against a Toronto Blue Jays defense that ranks No. 8 at 3.82 in runs allowed per game. The Yankees have averaged 8.75 hits per game so far, more than Blue Jays batters have averaged on the year (8.47 hits per game).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 26-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Blue Jays own the No. 8 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Toronto enjoyed a laugher in their last game on Wednesday, running up a 15-5 score against the Royals.
New York suffered a 9-1 loss against Miami on Tuesday, as Masahiro Tanaka wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Yankee Stadium.
- Toronto is 10-5 ATS in its last 15 games
- Toronto is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
- Toronto is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
- Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of New York's last 9 games
- New York is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games at home
- New York is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- New York is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Toronto at New York, Friday, April 20
