Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/20

MLB game preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to play against the New York Yankees in an MLB regular season game. The Blue Jays have a record of 21-27 and hold the fourth spot in the AL East division. They are currently on a two-game losing streak and have won four out of their last ten games.

The Yankees, on the other hand, have a record of 30-19 and are in second place in the same division. They are on a two-game winning streak and have also won four out of their last ten games. The game will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York, NY, with weather conditions expected to be very hot with a light breeze.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a rollercoaster in their recent games. On May 19th, they lost to the New York Yankees by a score of 5-4. Daulton Varsho had a strong showing with four hits in five at-bats.

In their game on May 18th, the Blue Jays fell to the Yankees again, this time 7-6. Ernie Clement stood out with a home run and four RBIs. Despite the loss, the Blue Jays managed to hit two home runs in the game.

On May 17th, the Blue Jays secured a win against the Detroit Tigers with a 4-1 score. Kevin Gausman delivered a strong performance on the mound, pitching six scoreless innings. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contributed with a home run and two hits.

Blue Jays vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Blue Jays Moneyline +141, Yankees Moneyline -168

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have been on a winning streak at home. They secured two close wins against the Toronto Blue Jays, with scores of 5-4 and 7-6. In these games, home runs played a key role, with the Yankees hitting a total of five homers.

Ben Rice and Ryan McMahon have been top hitters for the Yankees. Rice has a .297 batting average and leads the team with 16 home runs. McMahon contributed significantly with a home run and three RBIs in the recent win against Toronto.

The Yankees pitching has been strong, with Cam Schlittler set to start the next game. Schlittler boasts a 6-1 record with a 1.35 ERA this season. His performance will be crucial as the Yankees aim to continue their success at home.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored to win with a moneyline of -168. They have strong hitting stats, leading in home runs and slugging percentage. Their pitching is also solid, with a low ERA and high strikeout numbers. The projected score is Yankees 5, Blue Jays 3. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Yankees to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs. The Yankees have a strong offense, but the Blue Jays’ pitching might limit scoring. Given the projected score of 5-3, the total would be 8 runs. Therefore, the recommendation is to go with the under 8.0 (-106) for this game.