The Yankees hit the road for a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. The latter split a four-game series with the Orioles in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Yankees just ended a three-game series with the Rays on a positive note. This gives the team a tighter hold at the AL East division top spot. In their last five meetings this season, the Yankees got the best of the Blue Jays with four wins. This time around, Toronto will try to level things as they host the series.

Nitrobetting covers the Yankees vs. Blue Jays game in this preview. We provide event info and crucial team stats below. More than that, we share the latest MLB betting odds, trends, and predictions–all of which are geared to help you secure the best picks.

Yankees vs. Blue Jays Game Information

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• When: Friday, June 17, 2022, 7:07 PM ET
• Where: Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON
• TV: Bally Sports Wisconsin, SNY
• Radio: 105.3 FM WLVL (Yankees) / 96.3 Big FM (Blue Jays)
• Live Stream: MLB.tv
• MLB Odds: Yankees (-108) / Blue Jays (-108)

Why bet on the New York Yankees?

The Yankees swept the Rays in three games. They now hold a 47-16 overall record, featuring a 29-7 home streak and nine wins in ten games. What makes the Yankees more impressive is the fact that they deliver solid performances on the road. New York is 18-9 when playing away games, which should fare well against a fairly decent team.

In 63 games played, the Yankees produced 315 runs on 513 hits. The team features a batting average of .246 and an on-base percentage of .324. New York enters the game with a slight advantage over the Blue Jays when looking at stats alone.

New York will put Jordan Montgomery to the test on Friday night. The pitcher ranks fifth overall in the Yankees bullpen, featuring a 2-1 record and a 2.70 ERA. The 29-year-old registers 48 strikeouts, while averaging 0.96 WHIP and a .223 batting average against.

Why bet on the Toronto Blue Jays?

The Blue Jays dropped the ball in their last game against the Orioles. They lost by eight runs and marks their second loss of the four-game series. Nevertheless, the team keeps hold of an adequate 6-4 record in ten games. Toronto also works better in familiar territory as they feature a 20-12 home record in the season.

As a team, the Blue Jays scored 288 runs in 551 hits. They have 492 strikeouts this season while maintaining a .258 batting average and .325 on-base percentage. We’ve seen the team have its erratic moments throughout the season, but it’s safe to say that the Blue Jays have enough traction to keep the series competitive.

Taking the mound for the Jays is Ross Stripling. The pitcher holds a 3-1 record to go with his 3.14 ERA. Stripling records 35 strikeouts this season with a 1.00 WHIP and a .215 batting average against. He currently has the fifth-best record in the Blue Jays pitching staff and should deliver decent numbers with him playing the first stint.

Yankees vs. Blue Jays MLB Betting Trends

• The Yankees are 2-3 in their last five road games.
• The Yankees are 3-2 in their last five road games against the Blue Jays.
• The totals have gone under in three of the Yankees’ last five home games.
• The Blue Jays are 3-3 in their last six games at Rogers Centre.
• The Blue Jays are 3-6 in their last nine games against the Yankees.
• The totals have gone over in ten of the Blue Jays’ last ten home games.

Yankees vs. Blue Jays Betting Prediction

Both teams are playing well this season and have a game apiece in this series. New York has the home field advantage and has Tylor Megill lined up, who lasted 3.1 innings and allowed two runs in his previous start. Meanwhile, Milwaukee’s Ashby allowed ten runs in his last two starts and now looks for a less demanding stint against the Mets. The hosts have the clear advantage on paper, but we cannot discount what a Brewers squad with momentum can bring to the table. Ultimately, we anticipate another exciting clash to end the series on Thursday night.

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