I like the Yankees here. Toronto will start Jose Berríos who has had a tough time facing the Yankees, posting a 2-5 record with a 5.06 ERA 2021. Recently, he has also seen some struggles this June with a 5.56 ERA, allowing 7 home runs over 22.2 innings. Jose will face a Yankees team that is an impressive 43-18 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
On the other side, the Blue Jays are just 5-9 against left-handed starters this season, and struggled in series openers, going 0-7 in their last 7 Game 1 matchups. This trend doesn't bode well for their chances on Thursday night.

The Yankees have also benefited from solid outings by Carlos Rodón, who is 4-1 in his last 5 road starts.

With Berríos' struggles against the Yankees, Toronto's difficulty against left-handed starters, and the Yankees' strong track record against right-handed pitching, all signs point to a New York victory. Back the Yankees to come out on top in this Thursday night showdown!

2.5% on New York