Friday's game that pits the New York Yankees (65-45) versus the Toronto Blue Jays (50-59) at Yankee Stadium has a projected final score of 5-3 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Yankees, who are a small favorite in this matchup according to our model. First pitch is at 7:05 PM on August 2.

The probable starters are Marcus Stroman (7-5) for the Yankees and Kevin Gausman (9-8) for the Blue Jays.

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Yankees vs. Blue Jays Game Info & Odds

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Yankees vs. Blue Jays Score Prediction

  • Our prediction for this contest is Yankees 5, Blue Jays 3.

Total Prediction for Yankees vs. Blue Jays

  • Total Prediction: Under 9 runs

Yankees Performance Insights

  • The Yankees have played as the favorite in six of their past 10 games and have won two of those contests.
  • When it comes to hitting the over, New York and its opponents are 9-1-0 in its last 10 games with a total.
  • This season, the Yankees have won 44 out of the 81 games, or 54.3%, in which they've been favored.
  • New York has entered 32 games this season favored by -165 or more and is 19-13 in those contests.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Yankees.
  • New York has scored the most runs (566) in baseball so far this year.
  • The Yankees have a 3.69 team ERA that ranks fifth among all MLB pitching staffs.

Blue Jays Performance Insights

  • The Blue Jays have played as the underdog in five of their past 10 games and have gone 2-3 in those contests.
  • When it comes to the total, Toronto and its foes are 8-2-0 in its previous 10 contests.
  • The Blue Jays have been underdogs in 48 games this season and have come away with the win 16 times (33.3%) in those contests.
  • Toronto has a win-loss record of 2-4 when favored by +135 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Blue Jays have a 42.6% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Averaging 4.1 runs per game (449 total), Toronto is the 25th-highest scoring team in the majors.
  • Blue Jays pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.65 ERA this year, which ranks 28th in MLB.

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Yankees Schedule

Date Opponent Score Pitching Matchup
July 27 @ Red Sox W 11-8 Marcus Stroman vs Kutter Crawford
July 28 @ Red Sox W 8-2 Carlos Rodón vs Tanner Houck
July 29 @ Phillies W 14-4 Luis Gil vs Zack Wheeler
July 30 @ Phillies W 7-6 Will Warren vs Aaron Nola
July 31 @ Phillies W 6-5 Nestor Cortes Jr. vs Cristopher Sanchez
August 2 Blue Jays - Marcus Stroman vs Kevin Gausman
August 3 Blue Jays - Carlos Rodón vs José Berríos
August 4 Blue Jays - Luis Gil vs Yariel Rodriguez
August 6 Angels - Luis Gil vs Davis Daniel
August 7 Angels - Nestor Cortes Jr. vs Carson Fulmer
August 8 Angels - TBA vs TBA

Blue Jays Schedule

Date Opponent Score Pitching Matchup
July 28 Rangers W 7-3 José Berríos vs Jon Gray
July 29 @ Orioles L 11-5 Yariel Rodriguez vs Zach Eflin
July 29 @ Orioles W 8-4 Bowden Francis vs Cade Povich
July 30 @ Orioles L 6-2 Chris Bassitt vs Corbin Burnes
July 31 @ Orioles L 10-4 Paolo Espino vs Grayson Rodriguez
August 2 @ Yankees - Kevin Gausman vs Marcus Stroman
August 3 @ Yankees - José Berríos vs Carlos Rodón
August 4 @ Yankees - Yariel Rodriguez vs Luis Gil
August 6 Orioles - Chris Bassitt vs Corbin Burnes
August 7 Orioles - Paolo Espino vs Grayson Rodriguez
August 8 Orioles - TBA vs TBA

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