Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions
The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the New York Yankees in their 2024 home opener at Yankee Stadium on Friday. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the
Game outlook
The Toronto Blue Jays will face off against the New York Yankees in their 2024 home opener at Yankee Stadium on Friday. Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the Blue Jays, while right-hander Marcus Stroman will pitch for the Yankees. The Yankees are the betting favorite with the current line at New York -155.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Blue Jays +135 | Yankees -155
Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-155) | Yankees -1.5 (+135)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are off to an uneven start, dropping four of their first seven games overall. They split a series with Tampa Bay and lost a series to Houston. Their bats have been struggling, with low rankings in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS. The pitching staff also ranks towards the bottom in ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average. Kikuchi will start for the Blue Jays on Friday, looking to improve from his first outing where he took the loss. Toronto is ranked 24th in offense, 18th in defense, and has a power ranking of 11. They are currently 3-4 this season. Sports betting promotions are available for those looking to wager on their games.
New York Yankees Analysis
The New York Yankees have been on a hot streak, winning six out of their first seven games. They swept the Astros in Houston and took two out of three games in Arizona. The team ranks 15th in batting average, 12th in on-base percentage, 18th in slugging percentage, and 17th in OPS. They have shown strength in pitching, with a 2.53 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. Stroman will be pitching for the Yankees in their next game, coming off a strong debut against the Astros. The Yankees have a power ranking of 20 and are performing well in both offense and defense. Toronto has a 2-1 record in their recent matchups against New York. For more expert picks, be sure to check out our recommendations.