On the evening of August 2, 2024, Yankee Stadium will be the battleground as the Toronto Blue Jays square off against the New York Yankees at 7:05 PM. Expectations are for an overcast evening as spectators gather for the showdown.

Kevin Gausman will lead the pitching for the Blue Jays, carrying an ERA of 4.437 into the game. Opposing him on the mound, Marcus Stroman of the Yankees will bring an impressive ERA of 3.642. The Blue Jays find themselves 12th in the AL East with a 50-59 record and a disappointing 14-21 record within the division. Conversely, the Yankees are holding strong at third in the same division with a favorable 65-45 record.

The Blue Jays, who are fighting to improve their standing with a recent record of 5-5 and searching for ways to end their current two-game losing streak, have a less favorable road record of 24 wins to 31 losses. On the other hand, the in-form Yankees are riding a five-game winning streak, supported by a sturdy 38-22 record on the road.

Focusing on the betting aspect of this game, the odds suggest a favor toward the Yankees. They’re poised with a point spread of -1.5, indicating they are the favorites to cover that spread. The over/under for the game is set at 9.0, projecting about 9 runs total in the game. For those looking to place moneyline bets, the Yankees are marked at -165 while the Blue Jays sit at +141, reflecting the Yankees’ stronger position in this contest.