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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (12-5) and Toronto Blue Jays (9-8) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Rogers Centre Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Yankees have lost back-to-back games after falling 3-1 against the Blue Jays Monday. The Yankees offense stalled after an early RBI single from 3B Oswaldo Cabrera, and RHP Luis Gil picked up the loss after allowing 3 ER in 5 innings.

Toronto has won 3 straight games after Monday’s victory. After trailing 1-0 in the middle of the 2nd inning, Toronto surged for 3 runs in the 2nd and 3rd. C Alejandro Kirk scored a run and had an RBI, and RHP Chris Bassitt picked up the win after allowing just 1 ER in 6 1/3 IP.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. LHP Yusei Kikuchi

Rodon (1-0, 2.87 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.53 WHIP, 4.02 BB/9 and 7.47 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

Yankees are 3-0 in his starts
Has allowed 5 ER on the season with 13 K
Has bounced back well this year with a 2.87 ERA after posting a 6.85 ERA in 14 starts last season

Kikuchi (0-1, 2.30 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 4.02 BB/9 and 11.49 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

Blue Jays are 1-2 in his starts
Has allowed 4 ER on the season with 20 K
Has pitched well this year but has had minimal run support; Blue Jays have scored just 5 total runs in his 3 starts

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Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Blue Jays -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+145) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

PASS.

There is better profit on the Yankees’ (-115) spread.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (+145).

New York is 7-3 in its last 10 games with 3 of its last 5 wins coming by more than 2 runs. It has scored 7 or more runs in 2 of its last 3 games and held opponents to 3 or fewer in 3 of its last 4.

In 4 of Toronto’s last 5 losses, it has lost by 2 or more runs, including each of its last 3.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-110).

The Yankees have hit the Over in 2 of their last 3 games and scored 16 runs total in their last 3. They have scored 6 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games.

The Blue Jays have scored 5 or more runs in 2 of their last 3 games and 4 or more in 6 of their last 9.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (12-4) take on the Toronto Blue Jays (8-8) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Rogers Centre at 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-1

The Yanks dropped the finale in Cleveland as the Guardians won 8-7 in 10 innings Sunday. SS Anthony Volpe continued his hot hitting with 3 hits. He’s hitting .382 with 2 homers and 8 RBIs and a 1.041 OPS. Volpe has been the spark atop the lineup and should keep OF Juan Soto in the RBI leader discussion.

The Jays took 2 of 3 from the Colorado Rockies over the weekend after a 5-0 win Sunday. RHP Jose Berrios was fantastic, navigating through some 1st-inning traffic to throw 7 shutout innings with 7 K’s and just 2 hits allowed. 3B Justin Turner had 3 RBIs, and he’s hitting .386 with a 1.095 OPS this season.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Luis Gil vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Gil (0-0, 3.00 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 7.0 BB/9 and 14.0 K/9 through 9 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 4 BB, 8 K against Toronto Blue Jays April 7
2 career starts vs. Blue Jays: 0-0, 5.87 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 14 K in 7 2/3 IP

Bassitt (1-2, 5.06 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.81 WHIP, 5.1 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 16 IP

Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 8 K against Seattle Mariners Tuesday
3 career GS vs. Yankees: 1-0, 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 26 K in 20 2/3 IP

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:50 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Blue Jays -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+150) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 7, Yankees 5

Moneyline

The Yankees have looked good — probably the best they have started a season in a few years. Their issue is going to be with Gil unable to throw strikes. He has 7 walks in 9 IP thus far, and he walked 11 in his 2 starts against Toronto previously. The Jays have scored 5+ in 4 of 6 and will make those free passes count.

Take the BLUE JAYS -115.

Run line/Against the spread

We’re projecting a multi-run win for Toronto, but the Yankees are already 8-2 on the road. So we’ll give them that respect and look elsewhere.

I like LUIS GIL UNDER 15.5 OUTS (-145). His issues with walks have kept him at 4 1/3 and 4 2/3 IP in his 2 starts, and the Blue Jays are the 9th-best at taking walks thus far.

Over/Under

Speaking of walks, Bassitt has also been a little erratic with 7 walks in his last 2 starts and 2+ in each of his 3. The Yankees are 5-5 O/U, and the Jays are 3-7. Two of the 3 meetings this season went Over and had 11+ runs. With the amount of free passes in today’s forecast, I’ll take the OVER 8.5 (-120).

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (81-77) and the Toronto Blue Jays (87-71) wrap up a 3-game series Thursday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 7-5

The Yankees might be eliminated from the postseason chase, but they’re still factoring in prominently. New York has not only won the 1st 2 games of this series, but it has recorded back-to-back shutouts, outscoring Toronto 8-0. New York has won 5 of the past 6 games despite being eliminated.

The Blue Jays are currently a half-game up on the Houston Astros for the 2nd AL Wild Card spot, while they’re 1 1/2 games clear of the Seattle Mariners, currently on the outside of the playoff picture looking in. Toronto picked a terrible time for its 1st consecutive shutouts since Aug. 26-27 last season.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Luke Weaver vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Weaver (3-5, 6.47 ERA) makes his 25th start and 29th overall appearance. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 119 2/3 innings with the Cincinnati Reds, Mariners and Yankees.

Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 3 K in 7-1 home win vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks last Friday
2023 road splits: 1-4, 6.23 ERA (69 1/3 IP, 48 ER), 13 HR, .292 OBA in 13 starts and 3 relief appearances

Bassitt (15-8, 3.74 ERA) makes his 33rd start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 192 1/3 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 8 K in 6-2 road win vs. the Tampa Bay Rays last Friday
2023 home splits: 7-4, 3.08 ERA (102 1/3 IP, 35 ER), 9 HR, .197 OBA in 16 starts

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Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:56 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Blue Jays -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-125) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Yankees 3

Moneyline

The Blue Jays (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive, especially since Toronto has been blanked so far in this series.

The Yankees (+155) have dominated this series, despite having nothing to lose. However, Weaver has been shaky all season, while Bassitt is a 15-game winner. The right-hander will pitch Toronto to a much-needed victory, but again, this is too expensive on the 2-way line.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

The BLUE JAYS –1.5 (+105) are a much better play on the run line at nearly even-money.

While Toronto has failed to cover the run line in the 1st 2 games of the series as a favorite, and it is 3-7 in the past 10 as a favorite on the run line, the Jays have arguably their best pitcher going. Back Bassitt and the home side.

Over/Under

The OVER 8.5 (-115) is worth playing very lightly, but be careful. Again, Toronto has been shut out 2 straight games, so there is quite a bit of risk. Still, the struggling Jays offense should come alive against the very giving Weaver.

The Over is 4-2-1 in the past 7 games overall for the Jays despite the 2 Under results and shutouts in the past 2 contests. The Over is 6-4-2 in the past 12 outings for the Yankees, too.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (80-77) and Toronto Blue Jays (87-70) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set Wednesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 6-5

The Yankees won 2-0 as +160 underdogs as the Under (7) hit in the series opener Tuesday. C Austin Wells hit a 2-run HR in the 9th inning, and New York won for the 4th time in its last 5 games.

Toronto was shut out for the 10th time this season and remains 1½ games ahead of the Houston Astros for the 2nd AL Wild Card.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP José Berríos

Cole (14-4, 2.75 ERA) makes his 33rd start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 200 innings.

Last start: Win, 8 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 5-3 home victory vs. Blue Jays Thursday
2023 road stats: 5-2, 2.58 ERA (87 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 14 starts
2023 vs. Blue Jays: 1-0, 0.46 ERA (19 2/3 IP, 1 ER) in 3 starts
Career vs. Blue Jays: 7-2, 3.04 ERA (91 2/3 IP, 31 ER) across 15 starts

Berríos (11-11, 3.58 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 183 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 6 K in Thursday’s loss
2023 home stats: 6-5, 3.11 ERA (84 IP, 29 ER) in 14 starts
2023 vs. Yankees: 0-2, 5.11 ERA (12 1/3 IP, 7 ER) in 2 starts
Career vs. Yankees (regular season): 3-6, 5.14 ERA (61 1/3 IP, 35 ER) across 11 starts

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Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Blue Jays -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+165) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-200)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 3, Yankees 2

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (-115) should bounce back after wasting a great start from RHP Kevin Gausman (7 IP, 0 ER) in the series opener. Toronto has won 7 of its last 10 outings, and it’s unlikely that the Yankees will be able to win back-to-back games at Rogers Centre. Berríos has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 3 of his last 4 starts and should be able to record a win vs. the Yankees after taking losses in his 1st 2 attempts this season.

BET BLUE JAYS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

Expecting New York to win by multiple runs in back-to-back road games is a tough ask. Toronto +1.5 (-200) will likely hit, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the run line when the Blue Jays should win straight up.

PASS. Bet the moneyline and/or the total instead.

Over/Under

The Under is 42-29-5 (59.2%) this season in Toronto’s home games, according to TeamRankings.com. With Berríos facing off vs. the favorite to win the AL Cy Young Award, I like the Under to hit for a 5th straight Blue Jays home game.

BET UNDER 7 (-105).

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (79-77) and the Toronto Blue Jays (87-69) begin a 3-game series Tuesday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 5-5

The Yankees were eliminated from the Wild Card chase Sunday in a 7-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, and New York is just 2 games over .500 in a season of major disappointment, injuries and poor performance. New York did pick up 2 wins in 3 games against the Snakes, dealing them a setback in their quest for a postseason spot.

The Blue Jays picked up 2 wins in a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, moving 1 1/2 clear of the Houston Astros for the 2nd AL Wild Card spot. Toronto, Houston and the Seattle Mariners are battling for the final 2 postseason spots in the final week of regular-season play.

Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Michael King vs. RHP Kevin Gausman

King (4-7, 2.66 ERA) makes his 8th start and 48th overall appearance. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 11.5 K/9 in 94 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 7 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 13 K in 6-1 home loss vs. the Toronto Blue Jays last Wednesday
2023 road splits: 2-3, 3 SV, 2.05 ERA (48 1/3 IP, 11 ER), 3 HR, .200 OBA in 4 starts and 18 relief appearances

Gausman (12-9, 3.29 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 in 178 innings.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 10 K in 6-1 road win vs. the New York Yankees last Wednesday
2023 home splits: 7-5, 3.27 ERA (85 1/3 IP, 31 ER), 9 HR, .239 OBA in 15 starts

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Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:54 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Blue Jays -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-160) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 3, Yankees 2

Moneyline

The BLUE JAYS (-160) are a solid play as moderate favorites, but it won’t be as easy as Toronto would prefer.

King pitched well for the Yankees (+135) last time out, as he whiffed a career-high 13 batters in his most recent start, which just happened to be against the Jays. Gausman struck out a dozen on the other side in that game.

Run line/Against the spread

The YANKEES +1.5 (-160) aren’t priced out of line if you can’t pick New York straight up, but you would like a little bit of insurance.

Again, King racked up plenty of strikeouts, and he turned in a quality start in a head-to-head matchup with Gausman last Wednesday. This should be a game too close for comfort, as far as the Jays are concerned. I expect them to win, but the Yankees are going to give them a run for their money, even if they are eliminated already.

Over/Under

The UNDER 7 (+100) is a super low number, but it’s worth a look. Gausman hasn’t allowed much at home this season. And the last time King and Gausman went against each other 6 days ago, both of these hurlers went deep into the game, turning in quality starts in a well-pitched game. This is worth playing lightly.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Yankees (25-20) and Toronto Blue Jays (25-18) meet Thursday for the finale of a 4-game series. First pitch from Rogers Centre is set for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 3-3

New York lost 3-0 in 10 innings Wednesday as a -110 road favorite. The loss snapped a 2-game win streak that saw the Yankees pick up a 7-4 victory Monday and a 6-3 win Tuesday in the first 2 games of the series. New York is 4-2 in its last 6 outings.

All of Toronto’s offense Wednesday came from a 3-run home run from C/DH Danny Jansen. The Blue Jays snapped a 2-game losing streak with the win and are also 4-2 in their last 6 contests.

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Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

LHP Nestor Cortes vs. RHP Jose Berrios

Cortes (3-2, 5.53 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 42 1/3 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 3 K, in a 9-8 home win Saturday vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Career vs. Toronto: 1-2 with a 3.66 ERA (32 IP, 13 ER), 28 H, 7 HR, 11 BB and 33 K across 4 starts and 6 relief appearances

Berrios (3-3, 4.70 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.28 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 46 IP.

Last outing: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 3 BB, 3 K, in a 5-2 home win Saturday vs. Atlanta Braves
Career vs. New York: 3-4, 5.14 ERA (49 IP, 28 ER), 52 H, 6 HR, 17 BB and 56 K across 9 starts

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Blue Jays -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-185) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+150)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

LEAN YANKEES (+105).

New York is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these clubs in Toronto and 5-2 in the last 7 meetings overall. The Blue Jays have a dominant 13-5 record at Rogers Centre but the Yankees have proven already in this series that they can beat them there. New York is also 5-0 in its last 5 games following a loss.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Yankees at +1.5 (-185) should hit but the line here is far too rich, bet on either the moneyline or O/U instead.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9 (-105).

The Over is 5-0 in Cortes’ last 5 starts and is 9-1 in the Yankees’ last 10 games overall.

The Over is 5-0 in Berrios’ last 5 Thursday starts and is 6-4 in Toronto’s last 10 contests overall.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wedneday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Yankees (25-19) and Toronto Blue Jays (24-18) meet in game 3 of a 4-game series Wednesday. First pitch at Rogers Centre is slated for 7:07 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 3-2

The Yankees won Tuesday’s game 6-3 and have taken the first 2 games of this series. New York had 2 home runs Tuesday and has clocked 23 round-trippers in its last 9 games.

Monday’s setback snapped a 3-game win streak for the Blue Jays. Tuesday’s loss marked just the club’s 5th at home this season (12-5).

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Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Chris Bassitt

Cole (5-0, 2.22 ERA) is making his 10th start. He’s logged a 1.04 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 56 2/3 IP.

Current Toronto batters own an aggregate .766 OPS against him
Owns a 4.55 ERA across his last 5 starts against the Jays (2021-23)
Has not gone past 6 innings in a turn since April 27

Bassitt (5-2, 3.49 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has registered a 1.08 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 49 IP.

Current New York batters own an aggregate .661 OPS against him
Owns a fine 2.74 ERA in home starts since 2021 for the Oakland Athletics (2021), New York Mets (2022) and Blue Jays
Tossed a complete-game shutout in his last start against the Atlanta Braves Friday

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:34 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Yankees -116 (bet $116 to win $100) | Blue Jays -102 (bet $100 to win $102)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+142) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-172)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

The Yanks are a lean, but more of an actionable one at -110.

OF Aaron Judge is surging with a 1.254 OPS in his last 8 games since returning from a hip injury and gives New York the edge. The Yanks’ bullpen situation chips away at that edge, though.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Would want at least +145 in trying to get the Yanks by with a 2-run cushion.

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Over/Under

Both offenses are just above league average in runs scored and both figure to work their way into the top 10 over the next 3-6 weeks.

Both starters also have surface ERAs depressed by some fortunate numbers around the margins. Bassitt, for example, has been aided by a .200 batting average on balls in play (BABIP) while Cole has gotten by with a .264 BABIP (.235 BABIP in high-leverage situations).

The Yankee bullpen is solidly in fatigue territory, and there is some pressure on Cole to get deeper in the game and perhaps to stay on past some damage.

BACK THE OVER 8 (-105).

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Yankees (24-19) and Toronto Blue Jays (24-17) clash in game 2 of a 4-game set Tuesday. First pitch at Rogers Centre is slated for 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 2-2

The Yankees got 2 home runs from OF Aaron Judge and won Monday’s series lid-lifter 7-4. New York has banged out 21 homers while going 6-2 in its last 8 games.

Monday’s setback snapped a 3-game win streak for the Blue Jays. It marked just the 4th time Toronto has lost in 16 games at home this season.

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Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Domingo German vs. RHP Kevin Gausman

German (2-3, 4.00 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 45 IP.

Has allowed an .802 OPS against current Toronto batters
Vs. Jays on April 21: Loss, 6 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 6 K

Gausman (2-3, 3.38 ERA) makes his 9th start. He owns a 1.10 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 12.6 K/9 through 48 IP.

Stumbled badly two starts back with 8 R allowed in 3 1/3 IP on May 4 at the Boston Red Sox but has otherwise not allowed a run since April 23
At Yankees on April 23: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 11 K
Has 37 K against just 2 BB across his last four starts.

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Yankees +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Blue Jays -184 (bet $184 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-132) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 5, Yankees 3

Moneyline

These are 2 equally matched ballclubs, but Toronto’s pitching gives the host the edge here when weighted for outlay and return.

Gausman has allowed just 4 ER over his last 26 IP against New York. He posted a fine ERA so far despite pitching around a .350 batting average on balls in play. Peg the Toronto bullpen backing him up as being slightly undervalued and the Yankee relief unit as being slightly overvalued.

There is Gausman’s 5-day rest coming into this start. When the veteran righty starts a game on 5-day rest, over his career he’s yielded a 3.20 ERA on a .655 OPS (on 4-day rest: 4.22 ERA, .750 OPS).

Toronto is the lean, but hold off for a price closer to -180 or -175.

PASS.

Run line/Against the spread

German is a fly-ball pitcher, and the Blue Jays rip fly-ball types (.819 OPS, 4th in MLB).

At current pricing for the Jays, the TORONTO -1.5 (+110) play is more competitive. That’s the better play unless the price drops on the moneyline.

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Over/Under

The Under is 8-2 across the last 10 Yankees-Blue Jays games.

A hefty outward breeze is expected if the Rogers Centre roof is open. If it’s closed, BACK THE UNDER 8.5 (-110). The Twitter account IsTheDomeOpen is an excellent source of that information once it becomes available later in the day, but it’s calling for a fine evening in Toronto and the dome is likely to be open.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Yankees (23-19) and Toronto Blue Jays (24-16) open a 4-game set Monday at Rogers Centre. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 2-1

The Yankees lost 8-7 as +115 home underdogs vs. the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday. New York split the 4-game series with Tampa Bay 2-2 and has not lost back-to-back games since May 1.

The Blue Jays won 6-5 as -114 home favorites vs. the Atlanta Braves Sunday. C Danny Jansen hit a walk-off 2-RBI single as Toronto swept Atlanta in the 3-game series.

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Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Jimmy Cordero vs. RHP Alek Manoah

Cordero (3-1, 2.81 ERA) makes his 1st start and 16th appearance. He has a 0.81 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 16 innings.

Last outing: Win, 1 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K in a relief appearance in a 9-8 win vs. Rays Saturday
Only career appearance vs. Blue Jays: Win, 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 0 H, 0 BB, 0 K in a relief appearance in a 3-2 win April 22
RHP Jhony Brito is expected to follow Cordero

Manoah (1-3, 4.83 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.66 WHIP, 5.5 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 41 innings.

Last outing: Loss, 4 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 1 K in an 8-4 loss at Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday
Career vs. Yankees: 2-1, 1.93 ERA (42 IP, 9 ER), 23 H, 2 HR, 14 BB, 43 K in 7 starts

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:09 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Blue Jays -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-140) | Blue Jays -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 7, Yankees 5

Moneyline

PASS.

Toronto (-165) should win its 4th straight game, but there is no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when the Blue Jays should win by multiple runs. Bet the run line and/or the total instead.

Run line/Against the spread

BET BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+115).

Toronto looked unstoppable in its 3-game series vs. Atlanta and should be able to take advantage of a Yankees pitching staff that has given up an average of 7.25 runs over its last 4 games. Five of Toronto’s last 6 wins have been by multiple runs and the Blue Jays are 8-1 in their last 9 home games. The Yankees are 1-5 in their last 6 on the road and should struggle to keep this game close.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9.5 (+100).

The Over is 8-0 in New York’s last 8 games and the Yankees have allowed 5 or more runs in 5 straight.

The Over has hit in 9 of Toronto’s last 13 games and should cash again Monday as New York’s pitching staff continues to give up a lot of runs.

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New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The New York Yankees (95-59) and Toronto Blue Jays (87-68) cap off a 3-game series at Rogers Centre Wednesday. First pitch will be at 7:07 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: New York leads 10-8

New York had a 7-game win streak snapped in a 3-2, 10-inning loss to Toronto in Monday’s series opener. The Yankees bounced back with a 5-2 triumph Tuesday. New York has slashed .282/.367/.502 (.869 OPS) over its last 9 games.

The Blue Jays have a 3-game win streak snapped by Tuesday’s setback. After coughing up a combined 20 runs against the Tampa Bay Rays Thursday and Friday, Toronto pitching has posted a 1.95 ERA in its last 4 games.

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Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Mitch White

Cole (12-7, 3.49 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 11.7 K/9 through 188 1/3 IP.

Has allowed 4 ER in 3 straight starts (17 IP)
Has allowed 7 R in 11 2/3 IP against Toronto this season
Owns a 4.91 ERA across his last 5 starts against the Jays

White (1-6, 5.12 ERA) has appeared in 23 games and made 17 starts. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 through 91 1/3 IP.

Owns a 5.21 ERA as a starter and a 4.70 mark as a reliever
Has notched a 9.82 ERA over his last 22 IP

Yankees at Blue Jays odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1 p.m. ET.

Money line: Yankees -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Blue Jays +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+133) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-165)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, Blue Jays 3

BACK THE UNDER 7.5 (-110).

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