The New York Yankees (47-16) and Toronto Blue Jays (37-26) tangle in the Friday opener of a 3-game set at Rogers Centre. First pitch in the AL East battle is slated for a 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 6-3.
The Yankees tote a 7-game winning streak into this series. Deep New York pitching — which owns an MLB-best 2.78 ERA — has been at the forefront of an 18-3 surge since May 24. The club owns a minuscule 2.28 ERA over that span.
The Blue Jays are coming off a 2-2 split in a 4-game home series against the Baltimore Orioles. Toronto has scored a total of 13 runs in its last 6 games against New York. The Yankees won 5 of those games.
Yankees at Blue Jays projected starters
LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Ross Stripling
Montgomery (2-1, 2.7 ERA) has clocked a 0.98 WHIP, 1.4 BB/9 and 6.9 K/9 through 66 2/3 IP in 12 starts.
- Won Saturday start at home vs. Chicago Cubs with 7 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 0 BB and 5 K.
- Owns a 5.32 ERA in his last 5 starts against Toronto.
Stripling (3-1, 3.14 ERA) has a 1.00 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 through 43 IP. He has made 7 starts and 8 appearances out of the Toronto bullpen.
- Has compiled 11 shutout innings in his last 2 starts with 2 H, 0 BB and 6 K.
- Allowed 2 R, 6 H, 0 BB and 3 K in 4 IP in May 2 home game vs. New York.
Yankees at Blue Jays odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 9:58 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Yankees -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Blue Jays -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Run line (RL): Yankees -1.5 (+140) | Blue Jays +1.5 (-175)
- Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)
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Yankees at Blue Jays picks and predictions
Prediction
Yankees 6, Blue Jays 5
Money line
The Yankees have earned a no-fade order in my book. Montgomery’s control and ground-ball stuff are at career-best rates, and he fares well against righty bats which is a key against Toronto.
BACK THE YANKEES (-110).
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Run line/Against the spread
Avoiding the 35 cents on midrange odds here. STEER CLEAR.
Over/Under
Fades all around on all 4 inputs of the pitching equation — both starters and both bullpens. Montgomery and Stripling have been aided by generous batting averages on balls in play. The Yankee relief corps could use a day to reset; its up against some fatigue issues and is a bit shortened due to injury.
TAKE THE OVER 9.5 (-105).
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