New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays 5/16/23 – On Tuesday night, the New York Yankees will square off against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of a three-game series. The Yankees will send Domingo German out for their start, while Kevin Gausman of the Blue Jays will pitch their response. MLB betting forums are in favor of the Blue Jays to prevail in this game.
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 7:07 PM ET
Location: Rogers Centre Toronto, ON
TV: Sportsnet
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays 5/16/23 Betting Odds
Yankees
Moneyline: +161
Spread: +1.5 (-130)
Total: 8.5 over (-105)
Blue Jays
Moneyline: -175
Spread: -1.5 (+110)
Total: 8.5 under (-115)
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Analysis
As a team, the New York Yankees are scoring an average of 4.6 runs per game; ranking 13th overall. They have scored 192 runs while holding an OBP of 0.309. The Yankees have amassed 49 doubles as a collective and hit 60 balls out of the park so far this season. They have amassed 184 RBI’s and 326 base knocks this season, for an overall team batting average of 0.238. New York boasts an outstanding slugging rate of 0.414 and have been hit 334 times, while being walked on only 133 occasions.
The New York Yankees have amassed 1,117 putouts this season, in addition to 345 assists and 20 errors. Their fielding percentage currently sits at 0.987, placing them 14th among professional baseball teams, while they have produced 32 double plays. The Yankees have converted 70.1% of balls hit into play into outs in 3,351 innings played – placing them 11th among MLB clubs.
Domingo German will take to the mound for his ninth start of this season. German was excellent in his latest start against the Rays, holding them to only two runs over 5.2 innings while suffering his third loss and dropping to 2-3. Veteran has had an exceptional month. His ERA has improved to 4.00 with an outstanding 0.96 WHIP in 45 innings pitched. German has allowed four runs on five hits against the Blue Jays over six innings this month and currently sports a 4.11 ERA across 35 career innings pitched.
Toronto leads Major League Baseball with 44 homers and 179 RBIs so far this year. Over this span, they have notched 78 two-baggers while taking 140 walks and scoring 192 runs. The Toronto Blue Jays have posted an OBP of 0.333 and batting average of 0.259 this season. The Toronto Blue Jays currently possess a team slugging percentage of 0.413 and average 4.80 runs per game. They have been called up on 329 occasions and currently possess 357 base hits.
Blue Jays defensive efficiency stands at 69.4% over 3,174 innings on the field. The Toronto Blue Jays have turned 29 double plays and boast an outstanding fielding percentage of 0.984. This season, the Blue Jays have accrued 314 assists and 23 errors with 1,058 putouts total.
Kevin Gausman will take to the mound for the Blue Jays. Gausman excelled in his last outing against the Phillies, going six scoreless innings without surrendering a run to earn himself no-decision in an otherwise unsuccessful Blue Jays effort. Veteran pitcher has proven reliable with one bad start allowing eight runs. He currently boasts a 3.38 ERA and 1.10 WHIP alongside a 2-3 record in 48 innings pitched. Gausman made headlines last month for tossing seven consecutive scoreless innings against the Yankees and now holds an overall 9-7 record with a 3.32 ERA against them.
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Against the Spread
Over is 8-0 in Yankees last 8 overall. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 vs. American League East. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts during game 2 of a series. Over is 4-0 in Blue Jays last 4 vs. American League East. Under is 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 starts with 5 days of rest. Under is 4-0 in Gausmans last 4 home starts with the total set at 9.0-10.5. Blue Jays are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. American League East.
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Free Pick
Domingo German of the Yankees had an awful performance against their division rivals last month when he allowed four runs, two homers included, in six innings against the Blue Jays and posted an unfavorable 4.11 career ERA against them. Kevin Gausman of the Blue Jays has been consistent, allowing zero runs in three of his last four performances against potent lineups like those found with Yankees, Mariners and Phillies. Toronto Blue Jays have an edge in this matchup having Gausman on the hill as per the MLB betting predictions.
Free Pick: Toronto Blue Jays -175
