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Aug 23, 2026 , 10:34 AM ET
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The Blue Jays have seen Carlos Rodon a ton throughout his career: this lineup has 126 plate appearances under its belt and owns a .271 average alongside a .417 xSLG. That’ll play for us today.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. during a game against the Red Sox at Rogers Centre.
A day after Dylan Cease took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, Jose Soriano gets the start for Toronto, and we’re going for another plus-money play at BET99 as part of my Blue Jays vs. Yankees predictions.
Let’s dive into my MLB picks for Sunday, Aug. 23, and end the week with some extra cash in our pocket.
Blue Jays vs Yankees predictions
Blue Jays vs Yankees best bet: Blue Jays moneyline (+120)
The Toronto Blue Jays have seen Carlos Rodon a ton throughout his career: this lineup has 126 plate appearances under its belt and owns a .271 average alongside a .417 xSLG. That’ll play for us today as the Jays go for their eighth straight series win.
Jose Soriano is his counterpart this afternoon, and he’s been on an absolute tear, allowing just three earned runs or fewer across his last eight starts.
It helps that he’s striking out this Yankees lineup at a 33% clip, which includes a nasty 37% whiff rate. He should have no problem limiting the bats of New York.
COVERS INTEL: The King of New York? If the Blue Jays are scoring today, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will be at center stage. He’s 12-for-19 with three doubles and two homers against Rodon in his career alongside an astronomical .797 xSLG.Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account
Blue Jays vs Yankees same-game parlay (SGP)
The Blue Jays are on an incredible run and are closing in on their eighth straight series win. With a pitching matchup that leans in their favor, look for them to get the job done on the back of a big game from Vladdy, who recorded two hits in his return to the lineup yesterday.
Blue Jays vs Yankees SGP
- Blue Jays moneyline
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI
- Jose Soriano Under 2.5 earned runs
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Blue Jays vs Yankees home run pick: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+510)
We’re double-dipping, but Vladdy’s numbers in this specific matchup are impossible to ignore. At one of the most hitter-friendly ballparks in the Big Leagues, and with Vladdy’s 1.105 SLG against Rodon, expect him to break out of his power drought today.
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- Best bets: 6-5, +3.31 units
- SGPs: 2-9, -0.9 units
- HR picks: 0-11, -2.5 units
Blue Jays vs Yankees odds
- Moneyline: Toronto (+120) | New York (-140)
- Run line: Toronto +1.5 (-175) | New York -1.5 (+150)
- Over/Under: Over 8 (+100) | Under 8 (-120)
Blue Jays vs Yankees trend
The Under is 7-1 in the Yankees’ last eight games as a home favorite. Find more MLB betting trends for Blue Jays vs. Yankees.
How to watch Blue Jays vs Yankees and game info
| Location | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY |
| Date | Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
| First pitch | 1:35 p.m. ET |
| TV | YES, SportsNet |
| Blue Jays starting pitcher | (10-6, 3.23 ERA) |
| Yankees starting pitcher | (4-2, 3.22 ERA) |
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