The New York Yankees have dropped three straight games and seven of their last 10 heading into a crucial division clash with the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night.
New York has suddenly come back to earth after being the first team in baseball to reach 50 wins, and it needs lefty Carlos Rodon to right the ship for himself (back-to-back rough outings) and the team on the road.
Toronto is in last place in the AL East, but it would love to stick it to the Yankees and make up some ground in the division in the process.
Here’s a look at the odds for this game with New York slightly favored on the road.
Yankees vs. Blue Jays Odds, Spread and Total
Run Line
Yankees -1.5 (+120)Blue Jays +1.5 (-142)
Moneyline
Yankees: -135Blue Jays: +114
Total
8.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
Yankees vs. Blue Jays Probable PitchersNew York: Carlos Rodon (9-4, 3.86 ERA)Toronto: Jose Berrios (6-6, 3.43 ERA)Yankees vs. Blue Jays How to WatchDate: Thursday, June 27Time: 7:07 p.m. ESTVenue: Rogers CentreHow to watch (TV): YES Network, MLB Extra InningsYankees record: 52-30Blue Jays record: 36-43Yankees vs. Blue Jays Key Players to WatchNew York Yankees
Aaron Judge: The Yankees may not be winning right now, but it’s not Aaron Judge’s fault. The former league MVP has a four-game hitting streak going and has hit three homers and drove in 10 runs over that stretch. Yet, the Yankees are just 1-3 in those games. Judge is a tough out this season, posting an insane slash line of .309/.433/.712 with 30 home runs.
Toronto Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: A potential trade candidate at the deadline this season, Guerrero has been a Yankee killer in his career. He has a career .274 batting average with 84 hits, 16 home runs, 53 RBIs and 32 runs scored in 82 games against New York. This season, Vladdy Jr. is .288 with 10 homers for the Jays.
Yankees vs. Blue Jays Prediction and Pick
This is one of my favorite bets of the night, and I broke it down in today’s Walk-Off Wagers (SI Betting’s MLB Best Bets of the day):