A Saturday matinee in Toronto sets the tone, with New York sending one of the American League's hottest arms north of the border. Across a fifteen-game slate, the market is flashing mixed signals, and sharp money disagrees with the public in more than one spot.
We tracked the lines all morning, building on Friday's MLB best bets. The result is three plays that span the day: an afternoon moneyline lean in a division rivalry, a mid-day run-line angle behind an ace, and a primetime total in Kansas City.
Last Updated: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Early Game — New York Yankees at Toronto Blue Jays
YANKEES VS BLUE JAYS TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Rogers Centre, Toronto, ON |
| When | Saturday, June 13 – 3:07 PM ET |
| TV | YES Network / Sportsnet; MLB.TV |
This is the kind of pitching matchup that defines a series. New York hands the ball to Cam Schlittler, who carries a 7-3 record and a 1.87 ERA across 14 starts. His 0.87 WHIP ranks among the best in the American League. Toronto counters with veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman, who sits at 4-4 with a 3.60 ERA. Gausman remains durable. However, his margin for error looks thinner than Schlittler's right now.
The records tell a lopsided story. The Yankees entered Saturday at 39-26 overall, including a strong 20-14 mark on the road. The Blue Jays sat below .500 at 32-35, though they have held serve at home with a 19-15 record at Rogers Centre. Toronto needs to win the series against the Yankees to stay relevant in the division race. Meanwhile, New York arrived in the city playing some of its best baseball of the season.
Here is where the market gets interesting. Public bettors have piled onto the Yankees. About 86% of run-line tickets and 77% of moneyline tickets back New York. Yet the price has crept the other way. The Yankees moneyline opened near -130 and has since drifted to -112. That kind of reverse movement often signals sharper money on the home underdog.
YANKEES VS BLUE JAYS ODDS | |||
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| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| New York Yankees | -1.5 (+150) | -112 | U 7.5 (+100) |
| Toronto Blue Jays | +1.5 (-175) | -108 | O 7.5 (-120) |
Odds accurate as of Saturday, June 13, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest MLB Odds - Futures - Props
YANKEES VS BLUE JAYS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
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| New York Yankees | 86% | 14% | Toronto Blue Jays |
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The Pick: Toronto Blue Jays Moneyline (-108)
The case for Toronto is the line itself. A home team drawing barely 23% of moneyline bets, while the price moves toward it, is a classic value spot. Gausman also has the experience to grind through a strong New York lineup. The case against is straightforward. Schlittler has been the better pitcher by a wide margin, and the Yankees are the more complete team. If New York's ace pitches to his ERA, this lean loses. Still, we will take the value at a near-even number.
Mid-Day Game — Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago White Sox
DODGERS VS WHITE SOX TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Rate Field, Chicago, IL |
| When | Saturday, June 13 – 4:10 PM ET |
| TV | SportsNet LA / CHSN; MLB.TV |
The Dodgers turn to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and he has been close to untouchable. He owns a 6-4 record with a 2.68 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP. Over his last four starts, he has allowed just three runs across 27.1 innings. That works out to a 0.99 ERA in that stretch. Chicago answers with Sean Burke, a 3-3 right-hander carrying a 3.88 ERA. Burke has pitched well this year. However, he faces a far steeper assignment today.
The standings carry a surprise. Chicago has been one of the season's better stories, sitting around 37-31 and squarely in the AL Central picture. Los Angeles, at roughly 44-26, still leads the NL West. The White Sox also struck first in this series. They routed the Dodgers 8-2 in Friday's opener. That result gives Chicago real confidence heading into game two.
The betting market clearly respects Yamamoto. Los Angeles is a heavy favorite at -208 on the moneyline. That price offers little value on its own. In contrast, the run line is the more efficient route. The Dodgers are -1.5 at -120, and Yamamoto's recent form gives them a credible path to a multi-run win.
DODGERS VS WHITE SOX ODDS | |||
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| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | -1.5 (-120) | -208 | U 8.0 (-105) |
| Chicago White Sox | +1.5 (+100) | +169 | O 8.0 (-115) |
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DODGERS VS WHITE SOX WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
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| Los Angeles Dodgers | 83% | 17% | Chicago White Sox |
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The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers Run Line -1.5 (-120)
The case for the run line rests on Yamamoto. When an ace limits opponents to a run every nine innings, the trailing team rarely rallies late, and multi-run margins become more likely. Los Angeles also has clear motivation after dropping the opener. The case against is real. Chicago has played winning baseball at home, and the run line is volatile by nature. A single bullpen hiccup can flip a two-run lead. Still, the matchup edge points toward the Dodgers covering.
Late Game — Houston Astros at Kansas City Royals
ASTROS VS ROYALS TIME & HOW TO WATCH | |
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| Where | Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, MO |
| When | Saturday, June 13 – 7:10 PM ET |
| TV | FOX |
The pitching here points toward offense. Houston starts Mike Burrows, who has struggled to a 3-8 record and a 5.77 ERA. He has had trouble keeping the ball in the park. Kansas City counters with lefty Noah Cameron, a 3-4 starter with a more respectable 3.84 ERA. Cameron is the steadier arm. Even so, the Astros lineup has the talent to test him.
Neither team is having the season it wanted. Houston entered Saturday around 27-34, while Kansas City sat near 22-37. The bigger clue for this total is what happened Friday. The series opener produced 18 combined runs in a 10-8 Astros win. Both offenses found the barrel against shaky pitching. That kind of result often carries over when the same staffs are stretched again.
The number has moved with the over. The total opened at 9.0 and climbed to 9.5, with the over now priced at +100. Burrows' 5.77 ERA is the headline reason. Meanwhile, a struggling starter against a Houston lineup that just scored ten runs creates real upside.
ASTROS VS ROYALS ODDS | |||
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| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
| Houston Astros | +1.5 (-185) | +108 | U 9.5 (-120) |
| Kansas City Royals | -1.5 (+160) | -130 | O 9.5 (+100) |
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ASTROS VS ROYALS WHO IS THE PUBLIC BETTING? | |||
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| Houston Astros | 37% | 63% | Kansas City Royals |
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The Pick: Over 9.5 Runs (+100)
The case for the over starts with Burrows. His ERA and home-run trouble suggest Kansas City can score early and often. Friday's 18-run opener also shows both lineups are awake. With the over at plus money, the price adds value. The case against leans on Cameron and the park. Kauffman Stadium has long played as a spacious venue that suppresses home runs, and Cameron has the command to keep Houston quiet for a while. If he delivers six strong innings, the under is live. We side with the recent scoring and the line movement.
Today's MLB Best Bets Recap
Today's card blends a market read, an ace, and a shootout. We back the Toronto Blue Jays moneyline in the afternoon, lay the Los Angeles Dodgers run line behind Yoshinobu Yamamoto at mid-day, and take the over in the primetime Astros-Royals matchup. One side, one run line, and one total round out the slate.