Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees prediction, odds and best bet for Sept. 24
The New York Yankees are projected to beat the Tampa Bay Rays, Yankees 4, Rays 2, behind Cam Schlittler’s stronger season and recent pitching form. His matchup with a struggling Tampa Bay offense gives New York the edge, but Seymour’s home-run vulnerability complicates the total. Neither the supplied run-line prices nor the 6.5 total offers a compelling wager. The official recommendation is Pass.
Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees prediction and best bet
New York is the pick because the starting-pitching advantage outweighs Tampa Bay’s better record. Schlittler brings a 1.94 season ERA and a 0.83 ERA over his last five starts into this matchup. Seymour has a 4.38 season ERA, with his recent home-run troubles giving the Yankees a potential scoring opening even with several hitters injured.
That supports a Yankees victory more convincingly than a specific wager. A projected Yankees 4, Rays 2 finish would cover New York -1.5 (+155) and land below 6.5, but both outcomes have narrow margins. The best-bet decision is Pass: the winner forecast is stronger than the case for paying either market’s price.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees, 2026 MLB season.
Time: Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 7:05 p.m. EDT.
Venue: Yankee Stadium.
Broadcast: YES and Rays.TV, according to MLB.com.
Records: Tampa Bay Rays 86-52; New York Yankees 80-54.
Probable starters: Tampa Bay left-hander Ian Seymour and New York right-hander Cam Schlittler are listed by MLB.com and Covers.