Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees are set to face off in the middle game of a weekend series in the Bronx, with both teams vying for a crucial victory. The Rays are
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees are set to face off in the middle game of a weekend series in the Bronx, with both teams vying for a crucial victory. The Rays are coming off a split series with the Angels, while the Yankees rallied late to defeat the Blue Jays and avoid a sweep. Zach Eflin will take the mound for the Rays, while Nestor Cortes gets the start for the Yankees. Despite New York being the betting favorite, both teams are looking to secure a win in this important matchup. Please note that this summary was written before the conclusion of the opening game of the series on Friday night.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays +115 | Yankees -134
Spread: Rays +1.5 (-176) | Yankees -1.5 (+156)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay split their four-game series with the Angels at home, winning the finale in a low-scoring game on Thursday afternoon. The Rays are currently 11-9 on the season and are third in the AL East, 2.5 games behind the Yankees. In the series finale, Tampa Bay scored twice in the first inning and held on for the victory. Yandy Diaz and Amed Rosario each had two hits, while Ryan Pepiot earned the win on the mound with a quality start. The Rays finished with five hits and Colin Poche earned his second save of the year in the win. Zach Eflin will make his fifth start of the season for the Rays, coming in with a 1-2 record and a 4.63 ERA. Tampa Bay is currently ranked 20th in the power rankings, 19th in offense, and 26th in defense, allowing an average of 5.05 points per game.