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The Toronto Blue Jays (25-18) will host the New York Yankees (25-20), in the final game of a four-game series, Thursday at 7:07 PM ET. Jose Berrios (3-3) will start for the Blue Jays, and Nestor Cortes Jr. (3-2) for the Yankees.
Sportsbooks have made the Blue Jays a decent moneyline favorite (-127) at home over the Yankees (+108). The game has an over/under set at 9 runs.
Blue Jays vs. Yankees Odds
Run Line
Toronto Blue Jays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Blue Jays (-127)
Total
9 Runs (Over: -103, Under: -118)
When, Where, at What Time is Blue Jays vs. Yankees
- Game Day: Thursday, May 18, 2023
- Game Time: 7:07 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Stadium: Rogers Centre
Blue Jays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Pop | 15-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Adam Cimber | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Mitchell White | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Chad Green | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | Day-to-day | Knee |
| Matt Peacock | Minors | Illness |
Yankees Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Josh Donaldson | 10-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Oswald Peraza | 10-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Ian Hamilton | 15-Day Injured List | Groin |
| Luis Severino | 15-Day Injured List | Back |
| Carlos Rodón | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jonathan Loaisiga | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Scott Effross | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Tommy Kahnle | 60-Day Injured List | Bicep |
| Luis Gil | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Lou Trivino | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Frankie Montás | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Blue Jays and Yankees
These squads play again following the Blue Jays’ 3-0 victory over the Yankees yesterday. Jordan Romano (2.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) picked up the win for the Blue Jays. Danny Jansen went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the team on offense. Wandy Peralta (0.1 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 K) took the loss on the mound for the Yankees.
Betting Trends
Blue Jays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Blue Jays have been favorites in 30 games this season and won 18 (60%) of those contests. This season, Toronto has won 14 of its 24 games, or 58.3%, when favored by at least -127 on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Blue Jays have a 55.9% chance to win. Toronto and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 20 of their 43 opportunities. The Blue Jays are 23-20-0 against the spread in their 43 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | 43 | .319 (5) | .364 (41) | .505 (36) | 4.1% (48) | 15.4% (28) | 6.2% (141) |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | 40 | .312 (8) | .385 (17) | .516 (25) | 3.9% (54) | 14.5% (20) | 8.9% (87) |
| Matt Chapman | 42 | .318 (6) | .402 (7) | .529 (17) | 2.8% (94) | 25.7% (123) | 11.2% (56) |
| Kevin Kiermaier | 33 | .327 (-) | .387 (-) | .522 (-) | 2.4% (-) | 18.5% (-) | 8.1% (-) |
| George Springer | 40 | .221 (146) | .287 (151) | .319 (160) | 2.8% (94) | 16.3% (38) | 7.9% (111) |
Yankees Betting Records and Team Stats
The Yankees have been chosen as underdogs in 13 games this year and have walked away with the win five times (38.5%) in those games. New York has a win-loss record of 4-8 when favored by +108 or worse by oddsmakers this year. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Yankees have a 48.1% chance of pulling out a win. New York’s games have gone over the total in 21 of their 45 opportunities. In 45 games with a line this season, the Yankees have a mark of 24-21-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | 43 | .248 (101) | .339 (75) | .427 (80) | 3.3% (80) | 13.1% (16) | 12.6% (32) |
| Anthony Rizzo | 43 | .302 (21) | .390 (15) | .512 (27) | 4.8% (30) | 20.3% (78) | 9.6% (79) |
| Aaron Judge | 35 | .272 (63) | .377 (25) | .584 (4) | 7.3% (4) | 31.1% (162) | 15.2% (12) |
| Anthony Volpe | 44 | .212 (157) | .297 (141) | .378 (124) | 3.4% (71) | 29.7% (155) | 10.9% (59) |
| DJ LeMahieu | 39 | .270 (67) | .342 (65) | .447 (68) | 3.2% (81) | 26.6% (129) | 8.9% (87) |
Blue Jays vs. Yankees Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Blue Jays will pick up the win in this matchup, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-127). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (9 runs).