MLB Prop Bets: New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays (May 21, 2026)
The Toronto Blue Jays (22-27) face the New York Yankees (30-20) at Yankee Stadium on Thursday at 7:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Carlos Rodon is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while the Blue Jays' probable pitcher remains unclear. The Yankees are favored to win at -171, while the Blue Jays are at +141. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -116 and UNDER at -104.
- The Blue Jays (-149) have a 25-24 Run Line record this season, while the Yankees (+123) hold a record of 27-23.
- The Blue Jays have a 23-24-2 O/U record this season (meaning 23 games have gone over the total runs line, 24 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Yankees have a 21-25-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Blue Jays are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (T23rd in the league). Comparatively, the Yankees are averaging +0.9 more at 5.0 runs (5th).
- In the field, the Blue Jays are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (12th in the league), while the Yankees are allowing an average of 3.6 runs (4th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Blue Jays are at .243 (ranking 13th in the Major leagues), while the Yankees are batting .235 (21st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees have hit 73 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Blue Jays have managed 44 (T22nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Blue Jays have recorded 193 RBIs to rank T22nd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Yankees have recorded 237 RBIs to rank 4th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Yankees have an earned run average of 3.34 this season (4th in the Majors), while The Blue Jays have an ERA of 4.00 (14th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Blue Jays have recorded 444 this season, ranking 6th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Yankees rank 8th for total strikeouts, recording 439.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .223 against the Yankees this season (4th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Blue Jays' opponents are at .247 (21st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 9-14-26 | 5-6-13 | 4-8-13 | 8-9-14 | 1-5-12 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Yankees | 19-8-23 | 11-5-7 | 8-3-16 | 17-8-21 | 2-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 3-0-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jays | 15-17-17 | 9-9-6 | 6-8-11 | 12-10-9 | 3-7-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Yankees | 28-12-10 | 13-4-6 | 15-8-4 | 24-12-10 | 4-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 6-2-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -120 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 25-24 in Blue Jays games this season. The Yankees have a 22-28 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Blue Jays recorded an upset 2-1 victory over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium yesterday. Andres Gimenez went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI.
