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Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 21, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET

Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York

Article updated Apr 20, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The article discusses a weekend series between rivals in a baseball game in the Bronx, with the final game scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The Yankees won the first game of

Game outlook

The article discusses a weekend series between rivals in a baseball game in the Bronx, with the final game scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The Yankees won the first game of the series, and it remains to be seen if the Rays can secure a victory before leaving town. Pitchers Aaron Civale for the Rays and Luis Gil for the Yankees will start the game. The Yankees are currently the betting favorite at -131.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rays +114 | Yankees -131

Spread: Rays +1.5 (-185) | Yankees -1.5 (+160)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays have been inconsistent in their last eight games, alternating wins and losses. They fell short in the opening game of the series, despite strong performances from players like Richie Palacios and Harold Ramirez. Tyler Alexander pitched well in the game but it wasn't enough to secure a victory. Aaron Civale is set to start in the upcoming game, with a 2-1 record and a 2.74 ERA for the season. The Rays are currently ranked 20th in power rankings, with a 19th ranking in offense and 26th in defense. They have a record of 12-10 so far this season. For those interested in betting on the upcoming game, utilizing sportsbook promo codes can help increase earnings.

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The New York Yankees secured their second consecutive victory by rallying late in the game to defeat the Tampa Bay Rays in the series opener. With a record of 14-6, the Yankees currently hold a 1.5-game lead over the Orioles for the top spot in the AL East. Juan Soto's three-run homer was the highlight of the game, propelling the Yankees to a 5-1 lead. Pitcher Clarke Schmidt had a strong outing, allowing only one run in 5.1 innings. Luis Gil will be taking the mound for the Yankees in the upcoming game, seeking his first win of the season. The Yankees are ranked 14th in offense, scoring an average of 4.74 runs per game, and 3rd in defense, giving up an average of 3.68 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the Tampa Bay Rays went 1-2 against the Yankees.

Yankees Triumph Over Rays in Opening Game of Series as Tampa Bay's Bullpen Struggles

The New York Yankees emerged victorious in the opening game of the series against the Tampa Bay Rays as Tampa Bay's bullpen once again struggled to effectively execute. The Rays' strong performance from starting pitcher Alexander was overshadowed by the five runs surrendered in the seventh inning, ultimately resulting in a loss in the standings. The Yankees showcased their offensive prowess, exemplified by Soto's performance in the decisive seventh inning. Gil, while possessing promising talent, must work on his control to minimize issuing free passes, which could prove detrimental to the team's success. In contrast, Civale demonstrates the ability to effectively suppress opposing hitters. With strategic capitalization on scoring opportunities, the Tampa Bay Rays have the potential to secure victory in the upcoming contest.

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SportsJaw Rays vs Yankees archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rays vs Yankees matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays+114 → +115Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Yankees-131 → -129Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays+1.5 (-185) → +1.5 (-180)Moved
  • Spread · New York Yankees-1.5 (+160) → -1.5 (+158)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Tampa Bay Rays
98-64 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New York Yankees
93-68 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-21T02:15:21.463Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-20Tampa Bay Rays 2 · New York Yankees 0
  • 2024-04-19Tampa Bay Rays 3 · New York Yankees 5
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays 5-4

New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on April 21, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. New York Yankees' strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Rays +1.5 (-180) spread, Tampa Bay Rays covered, while the 9 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VegaspatMoneyline · New York Yankees -131Win
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · New York Yankees -131Win
  • JwMoneyline · New York Yankees -131Win
  • Mickey619Total · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • StevehMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +114Loss
  • IrishblueMoneyline · New York Yankees -131Win
  • Josh720Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +111Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · New York Yankees -126Win
  • TgodfreyMoneyline · New York Yankees -126Win