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Yankees Favored to Win as They Face Rays in Series Finale

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face the New York Yankees in the conclusion of their three-game divisional series on Sunday afternoon. The Rays, with a record of 15-18, will have Taj Bradley on the mound, while the Yankees, holding a 19-14 record, will start Will Warren. The Yankees currently lead the season series 4-2 and are favored to win with a betting line of -180. Can the Yankees continue their dominance at home? Stay tuned for the Rays vs. Yankees prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +155 | Yankees -180
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-132) | Yankees -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 64%.

Tampa Bay vs New York Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays will have Taj Bradley on the mound to conclude the series, despite his inconsistent performance throughout the season. Bradley posted a 4.58 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP in 35.1 innings of work this year, with a record of 2-2. Although he struggled against the Yankees in the past, he has shown potential in previous outings. The Rays have had a mixed season so far, earning wins on the road but struggling at home. Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero have been standout players for Tampa Bay, contributing offensively. The team is averaging 3.78 runs per game and has a solid pitching staff with a 3.58 ERA. Tampa Bay currently ranks 22nd in offense, 7th in defense, and has a record of 15-18 this season.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees have had a strong start to the season, winning consecutive series and currently leading their division. Pitcher Will Warren has had some uneven performances, with a 5.63 ERA and 1-1 record on the season. Despite this, key players like Aaron Judge and Ben Rice are performing well at the plate, helping to bolster the team's offense. The Yankees have been scoring an average of 5.62 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 3.60 ERA. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 6 and ranks second in offense in the league. In their last three matchups, the Yankees went 1-2 against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays Struggling as New York Yankees Pose Formidable Challenge

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently experiencing a downturn in their performance, having suffered a series sweep against the Royals and dropping four of their last five games. The New York Yankees have had success against the Rays this season, winning four of their six meetings so far. With an impressive 11-6 record at home, the Yankees pose a formidable challenge for the Rays. Rays pitcher Taj Bradley struggled in his recent outing against the Yankees, conceding six runs in 5.1 innings pitched. On the other hand, Yankees pitcher Will Warren has shown consistency in limiting his opponents to two or fewer runs in four out of his six outings, particularly at home where he has only allowed four runs in 10 innings at Yankee Stadium. Considering the Yankees' recent performances, I recommend considering the run line, as their past five wins have been by two or more runs.

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