Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for ALDS 4 on 10/8

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The Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees meet for Game 4 of the ALDS. The Blue Jays lead the series 2-1 in this best-of-5 matchup. The game takes place at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:08 PM. The weather forecast predicts light rain with a mild breeze.

Both teams finished the regular season with a 94-68 record. The Blue Jays had a strong home record of 54-27, while the Yankees were 50-31 at home. The starting pitchers for this game are Louis Varland for the Blue Jays and Cam Schlittler for the Yankees. Fans can watch the game on FS1.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays have been on a rollercoaster ride in their recent games. They lost to the New York Yankees 9-6 on October 7th, despite Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hitting a home run. Shane Bieber, the starting pitcher, allowed two earned runs in just under three innings.

On October 5th, the Blue Jays had a strong showing against the Yankees, winning 13-7. Trey Yesavage was the star pitcher, not allowing any hits in over five innings. Daulton Varsho led the charge with two home runs and four RBIs.

In the regular season, the Blue Jays showed their hitting prowess with a team batting average of .265, the highest in the league. They hit 191 home runs, ranking 11th. Louis Varland, their upcoming starting pitcher, has a solid ERA of 2.97 and a WHIP of 1.20.

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, October 8, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Blue Jays Moneyline +157, Yankees Moneyline -186

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees are coming off a recent win against the Toronto Blue Jays. In their last game, they secured a 9-6 victory at home. Aaron Judge was a key player, hitting one home run and driving in four runs.

Throughout the season, the Yankees have shown strong hitting skills. They rank first in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Their home run tally is also at the top of the league, with 274 homers.

On the pitching side, Cam Schlittler will start the next game for the Yankees. He has an ERA of 2.96 and a WHIP of 1.22. Schlittler pitched eight scoreless innings in a recent game against the Boston Red Sox.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored to win with a moneyline of -186. The Blue Jays are at +157. The Yankees have a strong batting lineup, leading in slugging percentage and home runs. Their pitching staff also ranks high in strikeouts. Based on these factors, the Yankees are the pick to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Yankees have a solid offense, ranking first in home runs and slugging percentage. However, both teams have capable pitching, with the Yankees having a low batting average against. A projected score of Yankees 5, Blue Jays 3 suggests the under 8.5 is a reasonable pick.