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Tampa Bay Rays Favored Over New York Yankees in Divisional Series Pitching Matchup

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off in a three-game divisional series, with veteran Carlos Rodon taking the mound for the Yankees and Drew Rasmussen pitching for the Rays. The Yankees have had success against the Rays in the past, posting a 7-6 record last season. Rasmussen has been dominant for the Rays with an impressive ERA of 0.6. Tampa Bay is the current betting favorite at -107. Stay tuned for the Yankees vs. Rays prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Yankees -106 | Rays -107
• Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+145) | Rays +1.5 (-175)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 52%.

New York vs Tampa Bay Stats

New York Yankees

Carlos Rodon will be starting his fifth game of the season on Friday, coming off a tough outing where he allowed four runs in 5.2 innings against the Giants. Despite a 1-3 record and a high ERA of 5.48, Rodon has a solid 1.13 WHIP. He has struggled against the Rays in the past, with a 4.62 ERA and a 1-3 record in eight career outings against them.

The New York Yankees, who are currently ranked 1 in offense and 21st in defense, are starting a road trip. They won their first road series in Pittsburgh but dropped two of three games in Detroit. Coming off a home sweep against the Royals, the Yankees have been propelled by strong pitching, only conceding 10 runs in their recent series.

The team has a mix of veteran players and promising young talent, including catcher Austin Wells and Jazz Chisholm Jr. Wells has eight RBIs and a .676 OPS this season, while Chisholm Jr. has hit six home runs with 11 RBIs and a .743 OPS. New York is averaging 5.94 runs per game, leading the league in offense. Their pitching has been subpar, with a 4.22 ERA.

Currently with a 12-7 record, the Yankees have a power ranking of 7 and are looking to continue their success on the road against the Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays will have pitcher Drew Rasmussen on the mound, who has been performing exceptionally well with a 0.60 ERA and 0.73 WHIP in his three outings this season. Despite battling injuries, Rasmussen has shown great potential with 15 strikeouts and a dominant record against the Yankees. The Rays have been playing their entire season at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa due to Tropicana Field damage, resulting in a strong 8-6 home record. The team has shown a solid offense led by young hitters like Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero, while veteran Yandy Diaz has also been a consistent threat. The Rays have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked 10th in offense and 6th in defense, with a 8-11 overall record. They recently won a series against the Braves but struggled against the Red Sox despite a strong offensive output.

Tampa Bay Rays Have Upper Hand in Pitching Matchup Against Inconsistent New York Yankees

The New York Yankees have shown strength in their home games, but their performance on the road has been less consistent, dropping three of their past four matches. In contrast, the Tampa Bay Rays have maintained a competitive record at home, with a winning percentage above .500. The upcoming pitching matchup appears to be in favor of the Rays, with Yankees' Carlos Rodon struggling in recent games, giving up multiple runs in the majority of his outings. On the other hand, Rays' pitcher Drew Rasmussen has been performing exceptionally well, limiting his opponents to just one run in 20 innings this season, resulting in an impressive 0.60 ERA. Additionally, Rasmussen has a commendable record of 21 scoreless innings against the Yankees throughout his career.

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