New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction for ALDS 1 on 10/4

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays begin their ALDS battle at the Rogers Centre. Both teams finished the regular season with identical 94-68 records. This game marks the start of a best-of-5 series, with the Yankees on the road.

On the mound, the Yankees will start Luis Gil, who holds an ERA of 3.32. The Blue Jays counter with Kevin Gausman, who has an ERA of 3.59. The game airs on FOX, starting at 4:08 PM. The weather is mild, but the roof may be closed, minimizing wind impact.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees recently had a strong performance against the Boston Red Sox, winning two out of three games. In their latest game, they won 4-0 with Cam Schlittler delivering a great performance on the mound. Schlittler pitched eight innings, allowing no runs and striking out 12 batters.

Offensively, the Yankees have been consistent in their recent games. Aaron Judge continues to be a key player with a batting average of .331 and 53 home runs this season. Cody Bellinger and Giancarlo Stanton also contribute with their power hitting, making the Yankees a tough lineup to face.

Looking at their team stats, the Yankees rank first in on-base percentage and slugging percentage this season. They also lead the league in home runs with 274. On the pitching side, Luis Gil will start the next game, carrying a 3.32 ERA and a record of 4-1, aiming to keep the momentum going against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Yankees vs Blue Jays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
  • Venue: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
  • Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline +106, Blue Jays Moneyline -124

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have been strong in their recent games, winning four out of their last five. Their latest win was a dominant 13-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. In that game, Alejandro Kirk shined with two home runs and six RBIs.

The Blue Jays’ lineup is performing well this season. They have the highest batting average in the league at .265. Their slugging percentage ranks sixth, with players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette leading the charge.

On the pitching side, Kevin Gausman will start the next game against the New York Yankees. Gausman has an ERA of 3.59 and a WHIP of 1.06 this season. The Blue Jays’ pitching staff ranks 10th in batting average against, keeping opposing teams in check.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Blue Jays are favored at -124. The Yankees have a moneyline of +106. Given the Blue Jays’ strong batting average and on-base percentage, they are the pick to win the game. The projected score is Blue Jays 5, Yankees 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. Both teams have shown strong hitting capabilities, with the Yankees leading in home runs and the Blue Jays excelling in batting average. This suggests a high-scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over at 8.0. The projected total is 9 runs.