Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees

MLB · Sat, Aug 22, 1:36 PM EDT

AI Pick
New York YankeesSpread+1.5-220on FanDuel
Confidence 88/99 (Slight Value)Market prob 70.5%Edge 1.7%
Why this pick

New York Yankees have 5 factors working in their favor: On a 4-game winning streak. Playing at home — crowd, routine, and familiarity advantage. 3.22 team ERA. Concerns: Bullpen threw 8.0 IP across last 2 games. Getting +1.5 points on the spread offers additional cushion. Low-scoring defensive game projected (O/U 7).

Factors driving the pick
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Winning Streak
On a 4-game winning streak
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Home Field
Playing at home — crowd, routine, and familiarity advantage
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Elite Pitching Staff
3.22 team ERA
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Staff WHIP Edge
1.17 WHIP vs opponent's 1.31
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Run Differential Edge
+1.1 run differential per game vs opponent
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Bullpen Fatigued
Bullpen threw 8.0 IP across last 2 games
Best lines available
-220
FanDuel

Frequently asked

What is SlateSense's pick for Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees?

SlateSense's AI model picks New York Yankees Spread (+1.5) at -220 on FanDuel, with a confidence of 88/99 (Slight Value).

When does Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees start?

Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026 (MLB). Times listed are ET.

What are the best odds for New York Yankees Spread (+1.5)?

Best available: FanDuel (-220).

How does SlateSense generate its picks?

SlateSense scores each side of every game across 50+ factors including team records, recent form, pitcher/goalie matchups, line movement, weather, injuries, rest, advanced metrics (run differential, net rating, etc.), and market disagreement. The model picks the side with the larger factor score when the gap is meaningful.

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