- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
- Betting Odds: Toronto (+120) New York (-144)
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On Friday, the New York Yankees (71-55) will take on the Toronto Blue Jays (62-66) at Yankee Stadium. The current moneyline lists Toronto at +120 and New York at -144, with a total set at 8 runs. The anticipated starting pitchers are Spencer Arrighetti for the Blue Jays and Cam Schlittler for the Yankees.
The Toronto Blue Jays are averaging just 4.0 runs per game, placing them 28th in the league. They have recorded 508 runs total and maintain an on-base percentage of .305. As a team, they have hit 199 doubles and launched 120 home runs with 485 RBIs, totaling 1,051 hits in the current season. Their batting average stands at .244, and they have a slugging percentage of .377, with 930 strikeouts compared to 352 walks drawn.
The Blue Jays’ pitching staff has an earned run average of 3.99, ranking 11th in MLB. They have struck out 1,107 batters while allowing 132 home runs and 561 runs in total (17th in the league). Their pitchers have walked 468 batters and hold a FIP of 3.96 this season. Toronto’s staff has allowed 1,027 hits, averaging 8.1 hits per nine innings, with an overall K/BB ratio of 2.37 and a WHIP of 1.31.
With 475 relief pitchers utilized this year, the Blue Jays’ bullpen has inherited 192 runners, with 27.1% scoring. They have recorded 83 holds this season (7th in the league) and have been called upon in 145 save situations, achieving 43 successful saves while converting 74.1% of those opportunities.
The Blue Jays’ defense converts 69.7% of balls in play into outs in 10,263 innings, ranking them 15th in MLB. They have credited 3,421 putouts, 1,101 assists, and 78 errors, leading to a .983 fielding percentage and 87 double plays so far.
Spencer Arrighetti has pitched 268 innings in his MLB career, securing 289 strikeouts with an earned run average of 4.67 (139 ERs). His WHIP stands at 1.388 with a FIP of 4.60, having faced 1,174 batters and allowing 237 hits (averaging 8.0 hits per nine innings) along with 135 walks. Arrighetti’s career record is 15-23.
The Yankees boast a team slugging percentage of .407 with an average of 4.44 runs per game (17th in the league). They have collected 188 doubles, drawn 457 walks, and scored 559 runs. With 173 home runs this season and a total of 532 RBIs, New York has struck out 1,159 times (5th in the league) and recorded 955 hits, holding an on-base percentage of .308 and a batting average of .229.
The Yankees’ pitching team has allowed 470 runs this season, maintaining a team ERA of 3.24. They have given up 125 home runs and average just 3.76 runs per game (1st in the league). Their WHIP is 1.175, and they hold a FIP of 3.67. The Yankees rank third in the league for strikeouts, with 1,133 against 387 walks.
Currently, New York has a save rate of 61.7% and has utilized 425 relievers, with 151 high-leverage situations. They have 69 holds this season and 23 blown saves, along with 60 total save opportunities resulting in 37 successful saves and a 21.5% inherited score rate from 219 runners.
Throughout 10,131 defensive innings, the Yankees achieved a defensive efficiency of 71.2% (6th in MLB). They have executed 97 double plays, maintaining a .985 fielding percentage (16th in baseball), contributing to 3,377 putouts, 1,112 assists, and 67 errors this season.
Schlittler holds a career record of 14-9 with a 2.44 earned run average, allowing 6.7 hits per nine innings. His K/BB ratio is 4.20, facing 906 batters with 61 earned runs permitted, a WHIP of 1.031, and a FIP of 2.40. In 225 innings, he has allowed 167 hits and achieved 273 strikeouts.
Who do you think will clinch victory in tonight’s MLB match against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for New York (-144) and the under on 8 runs
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