New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Yankees will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of their series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Yankees, with a record of 93-68,
Game outlook
The New York Yankees will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of their series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Yankees, with a record of 93-68, currently hold the second spot in the American League East, while the Rays, with a record of 98-64, sit in fourth place. The Yankees hold a 4-3 record against the Rays this season. The game is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. EST, with Marcus Stroman (ERA: 3.67) as the starting pitcher for the Yankees and Zach Eflin (ERA: 4.19) for the Rays. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite, opening at -109 with the current line at Tampa Bay -120.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Yankees +109 | Rays -120
Spread: Yankees +1.5 (-197) | Rays -1.5 (+172)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 55%.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees suffered their seventh loss in the last ten games against the Tampa Bay Rays, with a final score of 3-5. Despite performing well on the mound overall this season, the Yankees have seen a decline in their pitching performance recently, with an ERA of 4.75 in their last 10 games. Starting pitcher Carlos Rodon struggled in yesterday's game, allowing five hits, four runs, and a homerun in four innings pitched. To bounce back, the Yankees will need to improve their pitching. Right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman will take the mound in the upcoming game, with a record of 7-4 and an ERA of 3.58 this season. Despite a power ranking of 28, the Yankees rank second in offense and seventh in defense, with a season record of 93-68.