The Toronto Blue Jays have beaten up the New York Yankees over the first three games of this series and now own a share of first place in the AL East.
Tonight, the Jays go for the epic four-game sweep of the Bronx Bombers to take sole possession of first in the division, but they’ll have to be at their best against Yankees starter Clarke Schmidt.
My Blue Jays predictions break down why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will step up in this pivotal battle.
Read more in my MLB picks for Thursday, June 3.
Blue Jays predictions for July 3
- Best bet
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o1.5 total bases
(-105 at BetVictor) - SGP pick
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o1.5 total bases
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. o0.5 RBI
Addison Barger o0.5 RBI
(+525 at BetVictor)
Today’s Blue Jays best bet: Guerrero snaps out of slump
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 1.5 total bases (-105 at BetVictor)
Even though the Toronto Blue Jays have scored 23 runs in the last two games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. tallied only one hit.
Luckily for Jays fans, he's poised to take charge tonight against Clarke Schmidt.
Although the right-hander has given the New York Yankees some good innings this season, he’s been the beneficiary of soft matchups. Most recently, Schmidt is coming off a start against the A’s where he surrendered four runs on four hits and two walks, including two home runs.
He’s also an extreme fly ball pitcher, ranking in the 13th percentile in ground ball rate. That bodes well for Vladdy’s natural power, as Guerrero boasts a .519 expected slugging percentage over 14 career plate appearances vs. Schmidt.
Back the Jays star to find some traction and clear his total bases prop tonight.
Today’s Blue Jays same-game parlay (SGP)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 1.5 total bases
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 0.5 RBI
Addison Barger Over 0.5 RBI
Let’s add Vladdy to drive in a run as well. He collected three RBI in the opener of this series and has five over his last eight games.
Another Blue Jays’ bat that will play tonight is Addison Barger’s. The second-year man went deep again last night, and left-handed hitters have been much more effective vs. Schmidt this season.
If Barger bats fifth behind Guerrero and Alejandro Kirk, I love his chances to notch another RBI — and it's worth a single play on its own.
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How to watch the Blue Jays today
| Location | Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario |
| Date | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| First pitch | 7:07 p.m. ET |
| TV | Rogers Sportsnet |
| Blue Jays starting pitcher | Chris Bassitt (7-4, 4.29 ERA) |
| Yankees starting pitcher | Clarke Schmidt (4-4, 3.09 ERA) |
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