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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Yankees vs. Blue Jays on August 21, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday August 21st, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Blue Jays vs. Yankees
The Blue Jays take on the Yankees on Sunday August 21st at Yankee Stadium, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays (65-54) vs. New York Yankees (73-48)
- Date: Sunday August 21st, 2022
- Time: 1:35 ET
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York
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Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Toronto Blue Jays travel to take on the New York Yankees with a record of 65-54, placing them 2nd in the AL East division. Toronto will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 29-29 away from home. In their last game, the Blue Jays picked up a 5-2 win over the NY Yankees. Overall, the team has won over half of their 38 series played, going 18-14-6.
Starting for the Blue Jays will be Alek Manoah. On the season, he has an overall record of 12-6. Through 23 outings, Manoah's has an ERA sitting at 2.71. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .215. In his 142 innings of work, Manoah has given up 14 home runs, with a K/BB ratio of 3.74. This includes averaging 5.69 K's per game.
Toronto enters play averaging 4.72 runs per game, placing them 6th in the MLB. As a team, the Blue Jays are batting a healthy .263, putting them 1st in the league. For the season, 35.8% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.26 home runs per game (7th). To date, the team's barrel rate of 8.9% ranks near the top of the league. Throughout the season, Toronto's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 4th best OBP of .325, while their wOBA is at .330.
New York Yankees - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Yankees enter play ranked 1st in the AL East division, with an overall record of 73-48. In their 62 games at home, the Yankees have a strong record of 42-20. In their previous games, New York lost by a score of 5-2 to the Blue Jays. Overall, the team has won over half of their 40 series played, going 23-12-5.
Starting for the Yankees will be Nestor Cortes, with an overall record of 9-4. So far, Cortes has put together an ERA of 2.74 across his 22 outings. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .203 against him. In his 125 innings of work, Cortes has given up 15 home runs. For the season, Nestor Cortes has a K/BB ratio of 4.41. This has come on a strikeout percentage of 26.0%.
Offensively, New York has had no problem putting up runs, as their scoring average of 5.03 runs per game ranks 2nd in the MLB. Throughout the season, the team has been good at getting off to strong starts, ranking 2.12 in runs scored through the first four innings. So far, the Yankees have combined for a team batting average of .241, placing them 17th in the league. For the season, 38.4% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. New York's lineup has also been able to hit for power, as their average of 1.62 home runs per game ranks 1st. For the season, the team has one of the best hard hit rates in the league at 42.6%. To date, New York has the MLB's 5th best OBP at .325.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Blue Jays vs. Yankees
Heading into today's matchup between Toronto and New York, the Yankees are the betting favorite at -120 on the moneyline. New York's implied win probability sits at 54.55%. The MLB predictive model shows New York holding the advantage in both starting pitching and at the plate. It is recommended to take the Yankees on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Yankees Moneyline
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