Blue Jays vs Yankees

We go over how to watch Thursday's game between the Blue Jays and Yankees and make some picks.

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The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees enter their four-game set today in the Bronx in poor form but are both riding momentum from a pair of dramatic ...

Using this information to contravene any law is prohibited. Since New York needed 4 2-3 innings from the pen last night including high pitch-count innings from Chapman and Effross, Montas should see a longer leash today vs. Yankee Stadium is playing as the second-best pitcher-friendly park today which might be another reason this total sits at 8.5 and leans to the Under. If the New York lineup was at full strength, this total would be 9.0. New York hasn’t won a series at home vs. the Jays? To make things worse for the home side, the New York bullpen continues to deal with injuries. LeMahieu is also banged up and hasn’t started a game since Saturday. Giancarlo Stanton and Matt Carpenter are on the shelf as well as elite center fielder Harrison Bader who they acquired at the deadline. Our best bet is our favorite pick across all markets. The books have this an even game with New York getting the standard 30 points for home-field advantage. Article content

New York has a 42-17 record at home and a 73-45 record overall. Yankees hitters have a collective .327 on-base percentage, the top percentage in the AL. Toronto ...

... LHP [Zack Britton](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/31054/zack-britton) (left elbow) threw a bullpen earlier this week and will throw another one Saturday at the team’s spring training complex in Florida. [Anthony Bass](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/31144/anthony-bass) followed Berrios and fanned Judge with two on. [Estevan Florial](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/36636/estevan-florial) scored the second run on Aaron Judge’s groundout. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off [Frankie Montas](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/33249/frankie-montas), and the [Toronto Blue Jays](/mlb/team/_/name/tor/toronto-blue-jays) routed the slumping [New York Yankees](/mlb/team/_/name/nyy/new-york-yankees) 9-2 on Thursday night. ... RHP [Miguel Castro](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/33820/miguel-castro) (strained right shoulder) threw on the field and is about a week away from throwing off a mound. Blue Jays: Springer, who missed eight games with right elbow inflammation and last appeared in the outfield July 28, threw from 120 feet. He tied a season high by allowing six runs for the second time in three starts since being acquired from Oakland. Guerrero’s 362-foot drive was his fifth homer this year against the Yankees. Toronto is also in position for a wild card. 10, 1977, in New York toward the end of Toronto’s inaugural season. Playing designated hitter for the sixth straight game, leadoff batter Springer had a double and four singles, including an RBI hit ahead of Guerrero’s homer. “It’s all good.

Doug Ziefel previews Thursday's MLB game between the Blue Jays and Yankees, including betting odds and a prediction.

Since he has had to lean on his fastball, which only has a spin rate in the bottom 40 percent of the majors, hitters have been able to punish each fastball in the zone. Berrios has gotten off to a horrid start in the month of August. Last year, his curveball had a spin rate of 2,338 rpm and a BAA of .203 with a 34.4 whiff rate. However, you can see the stark difference in the spin rate of the pitch from this year to last. The Yankees’ bats came to life Wednesday night, so they should take that momentum and confidence into this game tonight. If he falters again, he won’t have much backup as the Yankees’ bullpen hasn’t been solid of late. Those numbers are no fluke as the Blue Jays also lead the majors in hard-hit rate and average exit velocity as a club. [units](https://www.actionnetwork.com/education/units) all season long, but they have regressed quite a bit in the second half. Since the All-Star break, they are 10th in bullpen ERA at 3.15, but they have a collective 4.03 [FIP](https://www.actionnetwork.com/mlb/mlb-advanced-stats-what-is-fip-xfip). So subsequently, he is also among the bottom five in every expected statistic as well. First, they rallied from down 4-0 to send the game to extras, but then allowed three runs in the top of the 10th. [New York](https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/new-york) will hand the ball to Frankie Montas for tonight’s action.

The Toronto Blue Jays will travel to take on the New York Yankees in a four-game series this weekend. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB ...

Montas has not enjoyed his usual success with his new team, registering a 9.00 ERA in 8 innings pitched. Ron Marinaccio has been utterly dominant, with a 1.91 ERA in his 24 appearances. Wandy Peralta has quietly put together an outstanding season, with a 2.53 ERA in his 46.1 innings. New York paces the league with 195 home runs and 460 walks while ranking second with 605 runs scored. In all, Toronto has launched 147 home runs, the seventh-highest total in the league. New York has cushioned itself so well that they could suffer through a rough stretch and still come out on the other side. Berrios has pitched to a 5.61 ERA in 23 starts, striking out just 108 batters in 122 innings. The team really needs a turnaround in order to stay in contention and hold off the feisty Baltimore Orioles. The New York Yankees, according to their fan base, are a lost cause. New York has a +196 run differential, ranking second in the league in that category. Matt Chapman has hit 23 home runs in addition to his usual sterling defense at third base. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our MLB odds

NEW YORK -- — George Springer went 5-for-5, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off Frankie Montas, and the Toronto ...

... LHP [Zack Britton](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/31054/zack-britton) (left elbow) threw a bullpen earlier this week and will throw another one Saturday at the team’s spring training complex in Florida. [Estevan Florial](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/36636/estevan-florial) scored the second run on Aaron Judge’s groundout. [Anthony Bass](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/31144/anthony-bass) followed Berrios and fanned Judge with two on. ... RHP [Miguel Castro](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/33820/miguel-castro) (strained right shoulder) threw on the field and is about a week away from throwing off a mound. hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run second inning off [Frankie Montas](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/33249/frankie-montas), and the [Toronto Blue Jays](/mlb/team/_/name/tor/toronto-blue-jays) routed the slumping [New York Yankees](/mlb/team/_/name/nyy/new-york-yankees) 9-2 on Thursday night. Blue Jays: Springer, who missed eight games with right elbow inflammation and last appeared in the outfield July 28, threw from 120 feet. He tied a season high by allowing six runs for the second time in three starts since being acquired from Oakland. Guerrero’s 362-foot drive was his fifth homer this year against the Yankees. 10, 1977, in New York toward the end of Toronto’s inaugural season. Toronto is also in position for a wild card. Playing designated hitter for the sixth straight game, leadoff batter Springer had a double and four singles, including an RBI hit ahead of Guerrero’s homer. “It’s all good.

Toronto Blue Jays (63-54, third in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (73-46, first in the AL East)

Santiago Espinal is 10-for-26 with a double and three RBI over the last 10 games. leads the Blue Jays with 26 home runs while slugging .509. Josh Donaldson is 9-for-38 with two home runs and seven RBI over the last 10 games. Toronto is 27-29 in road games and 63-54 overall. New York is 42-18 in home games and 73-46 overall. The teams meet Friday for the 14th time this season.

Toronto is 27-29 in road games and 63-54 overall. The Blue Jays have the top team batting average in MLB play at .263. The teams meet Friday for the 14th time ...

Michael Harris II hits a two-run home run to give the Braves a 2-0 lead in the fifth inning. Charles Leblanc puts the Marlins on top with a solo home run to left field. The Brewers jump out to a 1-0 lead as Luis Urias takes Julio Urias deep for a solo home run in the fourth inning.

Blue Jays vs Yankees odds, probable pitchers, betting trends on Friday, Aug. 19. Get the TOR vs NYY picks & best bets for Gausman vs Taillon.

The Blue Jays took the first game of this pivotal divisional showdown on Thursday, winning 9-2. Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles) — one of several key players injured on New York’s roster — worked out before Thursday’s game and could begin a rehab assignment on Friday. Toronto needs all the reinforcements it can get after the preseason AL East favorites have slogged its way through the post-break slate. [@EliasSports]: Over Jameson Taillon’s 22 starts this season, Aaron Judge is batting .371 (33 for 89) with 15 HR, 30 RBI. The 30-year-old has spun consecutive seven-inning performances. The Jays have only managed an 11-11 record in the former All-Star’s outings despite Gausman leading the big leagues in FIP at 2.07 and the American League with a 6.76 K/BB ratio. Un 7.5 (-105) +1.5 (-200) Ov 7.5 (-115) -1.5 (+164) Meantime, Toronto has +2800 AL East odds in the [MLB Division odds](https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/mlb/division-odds/). John Schneider’s club will send Kevin Gausman to the mound, while Aaron Boone’s group counters with Jameson Taillon.

After winning the series opener, the Toronto Blue Jays look to keep their foot on the gas against a New York Yankees team that's 4-12 in August.

Prior to giving up a first-inning run against the Guardians in his last outing, Gausman went eight straight starts with a clean opening frame. Toronto’s starter has been robotic on the road this season, boasting a 1.83 ERA over 64 IP with a 7.4 K/BB ratio. The pregame narrative: Toronto turns to starter Kevin Gausman while New York will deploy Jameson Taillon, who’s had some success against the Jays this year. Blue Jays vs. Best bet: Blue Jays moneyline (-105) - Blue Jays moneyline (-105)

The Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees will continue their four-game series, as the AL East rivals meet in the Bronx on Friday.

Rizzo is batting .222 with 28 home runs, 68 RBIs, and 66 runs. Judge has struggled against Toronto this year, batting .241 (13 for 54) with three home runs, nine RBIs, and seven runs over 13 games. However, he has struggled in August, hitting .171 (7 for 41) with three home runs, six RBIs, and five runs. Gurriel is batting .307 with five home runs, 48 RBIs, and 48 runs. Guerrero is batting .282 with 26 home runs, 75 RBIs, and 70 runs. It all starts with Guerrero and Gurriel and will become a trickle-down effect. Significantly, he is batting .297 with 25 home runs, 50 RBIs, and 53 runs at Yankee Stadium. Taillon is 3-1 with a 2.05 ERA over those starts. Gausman is 7-7 with a 3.74 ERA over 25 career appearances against the Yanks. Gausman is 1-1 with a 2.41 ERA over three starts. Gausman is 8-9 with a 3.16 ERA. It is time to take a look at the MLB odds

The Toronto Blue Jays look to make it three straight wins and have a good chance against a New York Yankees team that's 9-18 since the all-star break....

Gausman’s faced New York just once this year and fanned nine in 5.2 innings of work. Gausman over 6.5 strikeouts (+115): Judge may be hitting .400 against Gausman but he’s also struck out nine times. He’s 5-for-17 with two doubles lifetime and only whiffs on 12.5% of his pitches. Plakata season is in full effect, but we don’t need the Toronto slugger to go deep for this bet to cash. [Skip Advertisement]

Toronto Blue Jays (63-54, third in the AL East) vs. New York Yankees (73-46, first in the AL East). New York; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (8-9, 3.16 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 142 strikeouts); Yankees: Jameson Taillon (11-3 ...

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MLB odds, picks, and predictions for Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees on August 19. MLB betting free picks for moneyline and Over/Under.

This 7.5 line might also be an overreaction, but New York still has a lot of talent in the top half of its order and the Jays have scored 15 runs over their last two games. Taillon is a good pitcher to keep this game close and I’d play the Yankees as low as -115 or -120. His bullpen is rested and THE BAT has him projected for just 91 pitches today. The righty has held this potent Jays offense to two or fewer runs all four times he's faced them this year, including twice at home. If this game finished 3-2, I wouldn’t be surprised, as both Gausman and Taillon can get deep, however, the top of each order boasts too much power for an Under 7.5 play that is juiced. [Jameson Taillon](https://www.covers.com/sport/baseball/mlb/players/13714/jameson-taillon) (11-3, 3.95 ERA): Taillon comes in today with similar question marks to yesterday's starter, Frankie Montas. The righty is coming off a rough five-run outing to the Guardians and has been bad in his losses (5.60 ERA) compared to stellar in his wins (1.72 ERA). the Jays this season with a 2.05 ERA. He has not seen the Yankees since the first month of the season and the Jays are 11-11 SU when he starts this season. The Jays have struggled to win of late with him on the mound, as they're 4-8 SU when he starts since the beginning of June. The Jays closed as +144 underdogs last night in a matchup that was fairly even in terms of starting pitching. The total opened at 8 and hit 7.5 early this morning after closing at 8.5 last night.

The Toronto Blue Jays took it to Frankie Montas and the New York Yankees last night as +144 dogs in a 9-2 win, but now today's game sits as a pick 'em.

Taillon has elite command, allows soft contact, and owns a very good groundball rate of 42.3%. The righty has held this potent Jays offense to two or fewer runs all four times he’s faced them this year, including twice at home. If this game finished 3-2, I wouldn’t be surprised, as both Gausman and Taillon can get deep, however, the top of each order boasts too much power for an Under 7.5 play that is juiced. TOR (5) @ NYY (0)???? This 7.5 line might also be an overreaction, but New York still has a lot of talent in the top half of its order and the Jays have scored 15 runs over their last two games. Taillon is a good pitcher to keep this game close and I’d play the Yankees as low as -115 or -120. This is a team that came into last night’s game scoring in just 1.23 innings per game over its previous seven matches. Frankie Montas had to eat some innings and pitched through the sixth despite allowing six runs and eight hits. The Jays closed as +144 underdogs last night in a matchup that was fairly even in terms of starting pitching. He has not seen the Yankees since the first month of the season and the Jays are 11-11 SU when he starts this season. The righty is coming off a rough five-run outing to the Guardians and has been bad in his losses (5.60 ERA) compared to stellar in his wins (1.72 ERA). The total opened at 8 and hit 7.5 early this morning after closing at 8.5 last night.

The Toronto Blue Jays (63-54) and New York Yankees (73-46) meet Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET to continue a 4-game AL East series at Yankee Stadium.

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Doug Ziefel previews Friday's MLB game between the Blue Jays and Yankees, including betting odds and a prediction.

If the league has figured out how to keep the Yankees in the ballpark, their struggles may continue as [New York](https://www.actionnetwork.com/online-sports-betting/new-york) is very reliant on the longball. So back the Jays to take this series tonight. Perhaps one of the reasons behind their decline is that the league has made an adjustment on how to pitch them. If you thought last night’s game was rock bottom for the Yankees, this matchup might be even more of a statement. Gausman has quietly been one of the better pitchers in all of baseball as he has a 2.08 FIP through 22 starts. Last night’s loss pushed their record to 8-18 since the All-Star break, and the most prominent issues have been at the plate. The Bronx Bombers have been off, to say the least. Gausman is coming off his roughest outing of the season when the Cleveland Those numbers are increasing because Taillon has begun to allow much more hard contact than earlier in the season. The Blue Jays lead the majors in hard-hit rate and average exit velocity. Trying to stop the bleeding tonight for the Yankees will be Jameson Taillon. Or will the Blue Jays overpower them once again and send them further into their downward spiral?