New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays Betting Pick & Prediction for ALDS Game 2 on 10/5

MLB game preview

The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees are set for Game 2 of the ALDS. Toronto leads the series 1-0 after a win in Game 1. The game will be held at Rogers Centre on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 4:08 PM. Fans can watch the action on FS1. The Yankees finished the regular season with a record of 94-68, similar to the Blue Jays. Max Fried will start on the mound for New York. He posted a 2.86 ERA and a 19-5 record. Trey Yesavage will pitch for Toronto, with a 3.21 ERA and a 1-0 record this season.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees are set to play their next game against the Toronto Blue Jays. In their recent game against the Blue Jays, the Yankees lost 10-1. They had only six hits and no home runs in that game.

In the 2025 regular season, the Yankees led the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. They hit 274 home runs, which was also the most in the league. However, their batting average ranked sixth.

Max Fried will be starting for the Yankees in the upcoming game. He has a 2.86 ERA and a 19-5 win-loss record. The Yankees will look to him to perform well on the mound.

Yankees vs Blue Jays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Toronto Blue Jays
  • Venue: Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON
  • Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -150, Blue Jays Moneyline +127

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have shown strong performances in their recent games. In their last game against the Yankees, they won 10-1. Alejandro Kirk hit two home runs, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. added another.

Kevin Gausman played a key role as the starting pitcher in the game against the Yankees. He pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing only 1 earned run. This solid performance helped the team secure the victory.

In their recent stretch, the Blue Jays have been hitting well. They have a batting average of .265, which ranks first in the league. Their ability to hit home runs and extra-base hits has been a strength in their lineup.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored on the moneyline at -150. They rank high in home runs and on-base percentage, giving them an edge. The Blue Jays’ pitching has a higher ERA, which might struggle against the Yankees’ top-ranked slugging. The projected score is Yankees 5, Blue Jays 4. The recommendation is to pick the Yankees to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have strong hitting stats, with the Yankees leading in home runs and the Blue Jays having the top batting average. However, the pitching stats suggest a close game. The projected total score is 9 runs. The recommendation is to take the over 8.5.