The Yankees and Blue Jays play the second game of their three-game series on Saturday, June 13.
New York is a -114 moneyline favorite, while Toronto is -105 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at over/under 7.5 runs.
Let’s get into a pick and prediction for this Yankees vs. Blue Jays game.
Yankees vs. Blue Jays prediction, preview
The Yankees and Blue Jays had a shootout in the first game of their series. Toronto won 8-5 after piling on five runs in the first two innings. The offenses are capable of getting hot, but that shouldn’t be the focus of Saturday’s game.
The pitching matchup leads this conversation as Cam Schlittler and Kevin Gausman face off. Schlittler continues to be one of the best pitchers in the majors, holding a 1.87 ERA across 82 innings with 89 strikeouts to 14 walks. Even with a poor performance against the Guardians on June 2, he bounced back on June 7 with a one-run outing against the Red Sox.
Any time Schlittler is on the mound, the opposing team is likely to struggle. He’s allowed more than two earned runs in just three of 14 starts this year. Following last night’s eight-run performance, the Blue Jays may need a different approach because they likely won’t get five early runs this time.
Gausman is also a good pitcher, holding a 3.60 ERA through 80 innings this season. The problem is his recent form. He’s allowed four earned runs in back-to-back games and now has the challenge of New York’s potent lineup. Even without Aaron Judge, the team is equipped with lethal bats that can score runs quickly.
Yankees vs. Blue Jays Pick, Best Bet
Although Gausman has been reliable throughout his career, his recent stretch is a bit concerning. The Yankees should take advantage of his struggles and get some runs on the board early.
Meanwhile, Schlittler should limit the damage as he almost always does.
