Blue Jays vs Yankees Picks and Prediction – 9/19/2023

By: David Anicetti |

Last Updated: 09/18/2023 at 8:20 PM ET

Toronto Blue Jays at New York Yankees 09/19/23 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 9/19/2023, 11:05 PM UTC
Latest Odds: NYY -120; O/U 8.5

The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series on the road Tuesday versus the New York Yankees. Toronto improved to 83-67 following its 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The Blue Jays swept their three game series with Boston and are 10 ½ games behind first place in the American League East. Toronto currently holds the second of three AL wildcard spots. Make sure you stay up to date with all the MLB action with our expert MLB Picks.

Shortstop Bo Bichette is batting .303 to lead Toronto and has a team high 157 hits. First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr is the leader in home runs with 24, in RBIs with 90 and in on-base percentage with .344. On Tuesday, the Toronto Blue Jays will send Yusei Kikuchi to the mound. The left-hander is 9-6 with a 3.81 ERA and 163 Ks.

The New York Yankees dropped to 76-74 following their 3-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for New York. The Yankees are fourth in the American League East, 17 ½ games behind the first place Baltimore Orioles and are 6 ½ games behind the third and final AL wild card qualifying spot.

Second baseman Gleyber Torres is batting .271 to lead New York and has team highs in RBIs with 65, hits with 150 and on-base percentage at .344. Right fielder Aaron Judge is the leader in home runs with 32. On Tuesday, the New York Yankees will send Clarke Schmidt to the mound. The right-hander is 9-8 with a 4.56 ERA and 142 Ks.

Blue Jays vs Yankees Prediction

Blue Jays vs Yankees Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for vs

Blue Jays

Toronto is 3-6 in its last 9 versus New York
The OVER has cashed in 5 of the Blue Jays last 6 on the road

Yankees

Toronto is 3-6 in its last 9 versus New York
New York is 6-2 in its last 8
The OVER has cashed in 9 of the Yankees last 13 at home

Our Free MLB Pick for vs

Over 8.5

Toronto will pick up a victory on the road Tuesday versus New York, but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in five of Toronto's last six played on the road and in nine of New York's last 13 played at home. Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi was hit hard last time out, allowing six runs across five innings and serving up two home runs, while New York starter Clarke Schmidt has given up nine runs across the last 16 ⅓ innings. Final Score Prediction, Toronto Blue Jays win but our best play is OVER 7-5.