Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has absolutely owned Gerrit Cole in his career, so we're rocking with him as the centerpiece of our Blue Jays vs. Yankees predictions.
The Toronto Blue Jays enter tonight as +130 underdogs at BET99 and sit just two games back in the Wild Card race. Are they live dogs with the New York Yankees’ ace on the mound?
Let’s dive into my MLB picks for Friday, Aug. 14, and cash a same-game parlay, shall we?
Yankees vs Blue Jays predictions
Yankees vs Blue Jays best bet: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 1.5 total bases (+135)
If Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is trying to get right, facing New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole might be exactly what the doctor ordered.
Not only is Vladdy seeing the ball well right now (he's on a six-game hit streak), but the Toronto Blue Jays superstar owns a 1.043 OPS in this specific matchup and has six extra-base hits against Cole across 35 at-bats.
The historical numbers are there; now it's on Vladdy to execute the way we know he can. I'd price this closer to +120 tonight, so let's take this value and run with it.
Vladdy against Cole in his career 📈
— Dustin (@DustinSaracini) August 14, 2026
⭐️ 12-for-35, 4 2B, 2 HR
⭐️ .323 xBA
⭐️ .590 xSLG
⭐️ 6-game hit streak overall
Is tonight the night he hits his first bomb at home? I'm starting to believe ... pic.twitter.com/FQ0AzvSxch
COVERS INTEL: While the power numbers aren't there (Vladdy has yet to hit a home run at home), he's still making strong contact this season. Guerrero's .281 xBA is near elite, and his 13.5 K rate is the lowest of his decorated career. 
Yankees vs Blue Jays same-game parlay (SGP)
We already know how great Vladdy's numbers are in this matchup, but coming off a shutout, the Blue Jays should be able to keep this close.
Overall, Toronto owns a .277 xBA and .423 xSLG against Cole across 160 plate appearances, a sample size we absolutely love to see.
We're going to see some balls in play here, too, as the Yankees ace is rocking a minuscule 17% K rate against this lineup. Let's cash one.
Yankees vs Blue Jays SGP
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Over 1.5 total bases
- Blue Jays +1.5
- Gerrit Cole Under 5.5 strikeouts
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Yankees vs Blue Jays home run pick: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (+575)
If you've been paying attention, you probably know where this was going.
Vladdy owns an elite .590 xSLG against Cole over the course of his career, and has already taken him deep twice.
It's the perfect storm for Toronto's boy to hit his first homer at the Rogers Centre.
- Best bets: 2-2, +0.95 units
- SGPs: 0-4, -0.8 units
- HR picks: 0-4, -0.8 units
Yankees vs Blue Jays odds
- Moneyline: New York (-150) | Toronto (+130)
- Run line: New York -1.5 (+115) | Toronto +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under: Over 8 (+100) | Under 8 (-120)
Yankees vs Blue Jays trend
Toronto is 8-0 in its last eight games following a loss. Find more MLB betting trends for Yankees vs. Blue Jays.
How to watch Yankees vs Blue Jays and game info
| Location | Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON |
| Date | Friday, Aug. 14, 2026 |
| First pitch | 7:07 p.m. ET |
| TV | YES, Sportsnet |
| Yankees starting pitcher | Gerrit Cole (6-5, 3.35 ERA) |
| Blue Jays starting pitcher | Shane Bieber (3-2, 5.48 ERA) |
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