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Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oakland A’s at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Oakland A’s (9-16) and New York Yankees (17-8) conclude their 4-game series Thursday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the A’s vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 2-1

The A’s are 1-5 on their 10-game road trip after losing 7-3 in New York Wednesday night. They have struggled to score runs, averaging just 2.5 runs over the last 6 games. RF Brent Rooker produced the only offense for Oakland with a 3-run blast in the 6th inning.

New York is 4-2 on its 7-game homestand and has won 5 of their last 7 games. The Yankees got 5 of their 7 runs on HRs from CF Aaron Judge, 1B Anthony Rizzo, and RF Juan Soto while RHP Clarke Schmidt improved to 2-0 (5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 6 K).

A’s at Yankees projected starters

LHP Alex Wood vs. LHP Nestor Cortes

Wood (0-2, 7.89 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 2.03 WHIP, 4.6 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 21 2/3 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 6-3 loss at Cleveland Guardians Saturday
2024 road stats: 0-1, 6.00 ERA (9 IP, 6 ER) and a 1.89 WHIP in 2 starts
First start vs. Yankees

Cortes (1-1, 3.41 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 in 29 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 2-0 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays
2024 home stats: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (15 IP, 0 ER) and a 0.53 WHIP in 2 starts
Career vs A’s: 0-1, 4.15 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 8 ER) in 5 games (2 starts)

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A’s at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:44 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): A’s +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Yankees -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): A’s +1.5 (+105) | Yankees -1.5 (-130)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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A’s at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Athletics 1

Moneyline.

PASS.

I love the Yankees (-250) to finish this series with a victory on Thursday, but I’m going to pay less juice on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET YANKEES -1.5 (-130).

Cortes may not be a dominant pitcher, but he’s been fantastic at Yankee Stadium. The man hasn’t allowed a run to cross the plate in either of his starts at home. The A’s can’t hit lefties thus far on the young season; they are 2-5 against southpaws with a .207 batting average.

New York owns a 6-1 record against the NL West this season.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

I’ve already spoken about Cortes’ unblemished mark in the Bronx this season, but this series has played to the Under in 2 of its 3 games. Neither of these teams are particularly good against left-handed pitchers, so I don’t expect much in the way of offensive fireworks.

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New York Yankees at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Yankees at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (65-69) open a 3-game series against the Houston Astros (77-58) on Friday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: tied 2-2

The Yankees lost 4-3 to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday in the 10th inning, snapping a 3-game win streak. New York is 5-5 in its last 10 games and is in last place in the AL East and 10 1/2 games out of an AL Wild Card.

The Astros defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-4 Wednesday to extend their win streak to 5 games. Houston has won 7 of its last 10 contests and is tied with the Seattle Mariners for 1st place in the AL West.

Yankees at Astros projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. RHP Justin Verlander

Rodon (1-4, 5.97 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 4.8 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 37 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 7-4 road loss vs. Tampa Bay Rays Sunday
2023 road stats: 0-2, 7.71 ERA (14 IP, 12 ER) in 3 starts
Career vs. Astros: 2-0, 2.39 ERA (49 IP, 13 ER) in 8 starts
Last start vs. Astros: No-decision, 2 2/3 IP, 5 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 9-7 home loss on Aug. 6

Verlander (10-6, 3.06 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 123 1/3 IP for the Astros and New York Mets.

Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 7 K in a 17-4 road victory over the Tigers Sunday
2023 home stats: 6-3, 2.27 ERA (67 1/3 IP, 17 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Yankees: 10-8, 3.21 ERA (165 1/3 IP, 59 ER) in 26 starts.
Last start vs. Yankees: Loss, 7 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 3-1 road loss on Aug. 5 with Astros

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Yankees at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:21 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Astros -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-120) | Astros -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Yankees at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 6, Yankees 3

Moneyline

With how the Yankees have been performing this season, the Astros should cruise to a win with Verlander on the mound. That being said, I’ll PASS on the moneyline in this matchup as it’s not advised to wager on Houston at nearly -200 odds.

Run line/Against the spread

ASTROS -1.5 (+100) is the play in this contest with Houston being the superior squad right now. Houston has won by multiple runs in each game during its 5-game win streak, outscoring opponents 52-17.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-120).

While Verlander has looked solid since returning to the Astros, Houston has been crushing left-handed pitching in recent months. The Astros have the 2nd-best ISO (.235), the best wOBA (.389), and the best wRC+ (.151) against southpaws since the beginning of July.

Houston is also 8-2 to the Over in its last 10 games overall.

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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (62-66) are set to play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (78-52) on Saturday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 6-5

The Yankees secured a 6-2 victory over the Rays Friday, with 1B DJ LeMahieu hitting 2 home runs in the contest. New York has won only 2 of its last 10 games and remains in sole possession of last place in the AL East.

Friday’s loss against the Yankees snapped a 4-game winning streak for the Rays. Tampa Bay is 7-3 in its last 10 contests and is 3 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the division.

Yankees at Rays projected starters

RHP Clarke Schmidt vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Schmidt (8-7, 4.68 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 123 IP.

Last start: No decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 8 K in a 6-5 home loss to the Boston Red Sox on August 20.
Road stats: 5-2. 5.75 ERA (51 2/3 IP, 33 ER) in 11 starts.
Career vs. Rays: 1-2, 5.40 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 10 ER) in 3 starts and 4 relief appearances.

Glasnow (6-4, 3.35 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 through 80 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 7 K in a 7-6 road loss to the Los Angeles Angels on August 19.
Home stats: 2-2, 3.43 ERA (39 1/3 IP, 15 ER) in 7 starts.
Career vs. Yankees: 3-2, 3.12 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 15 ER) in 8 starts.

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Yankees at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Rays -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-140) | Rays -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Yankees at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 3

Moneyline

Following Friday’s loss at home, the Rays have a solid chance to bounce back with Glasnow on the mound. That being said, just AVOID the money line in this game as taking Tampa Bay at -185 odds isn’t worth the risk.

Run line/Against the spread

RAYS -1.5 (+115) has some value with Tampa Bay having a massive advantage in the pitching matchup. The Yankees have lost by a combined score of 17-8 in Schmidt’s last 2 starts.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (+100) is the lean in this divisional bout despite Glasnow pitching for the Rays. The Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall, which includes 2 starts by Glasnow that achieved the Over.

Also, the Yankees are 6-4 to the Over in their last 10 games, and the Rays are 8-2 to the Over in their last 10.

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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (61-66) open a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (78-51) on Friday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 6-4

The Yankees lost 6-5 to the Washington Nationals Thursday. New York has lost 9 of its last 10 games and is last in the AL East, 18 games back of the division-leading Baltimore Orioles and 10 games back of the final AL Wild Card.

The Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Thursday to extend their win streak to 4 games. Tampa Bay has won 7 of its last 10 contests and is now only 2 games behind the Orioles in the division while holding a sizeable lead at the top AL Wild Card.

Yankees at Rays projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Zach Eflin

Cole (10-4, 3.03 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 160 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in an 8-1 home loss to the Red Sox Saturday
2023 road stats: 3-2, 2.62 ERA (68 2/3 IP, 20 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Rays: 3-7, 3.72 ERA (109 IP, 45 ER) in 18 starts

Eflin (13-7, 3.58 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 138 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in an 18-4 road victory vs. Los Angeles Angeles Saturday
203 home stats: 10-3, 3.05 ERA (82 2/3 IP, 28 ER) in 14 starts
Career vs. Yankees: 3-0, 1.57 ERA (23 IP, 6 ER) in 4 starts

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Yankees at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rays -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-190) | Rays -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Yankees at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 4

Moneyline

The RAYS (-135) are the pick in this AL East showdown even with Cole on the mound for the Yankees. Besides the recent woes of the Yankees, Tampa Bay is 43-22 at home compared to New York producing a 25-33 record on the road this season.

Run line/Against the spread

While a duel between Cole and Eflin should remain close, I’ll AVOID betting on the run line in this contest. Taking the Yankees to keep the game within 2 runs isn’t worth the risk at nearly -200 odds.

Over/Under

OVER 7 (-125) is how I’d wager on the run total despite Cole and Eflin pitching on Friday. The Over is 7-3 in the first 10 meetings this season.

The Yankees are 6-4 to the Over in their last 10 games overall and the Rays are 8-2 to the Over in their last 10 contests.

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Washington Nationals at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Washington Nationals at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Washington Nationals (58-68) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the New York Yankees (60-65) on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Nationals vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Nationals lead 1-0

The Nationals defeated the Yankees 2-1 Tuesday as SS CJ Abrams and 3B Carter Kieboom hit solo home runs. Washington has won 8 of its last 10 games but remains 7 1/2 games back of the final NL Wild Card.

The Yankees produced only 2 hits in Tuesday’s series-opening loss, both off the bat of C Ben Rortvedt. New York has lost 9 straight games and is now 10 1/2 games back of the final AL Wild Card.

Nationals at Yankees projected starters

LHP MacKenzie Gore vs. RHP Luis Severino

Gore (6-9, 4.38 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 3.8 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 through 123 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 7 K in 6-2 home win vs. Boston Red Sox last Wednesday
2023 road stats: 4-5, 5.11 ERA (68 2/3 IP, 39 ER) in 13 starts
First career start vs. the Yankees

Severino (2-8, 7.98 ERA) makes his 15th start and 16th appearance. He has a 1.88 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 67 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 5 R (3 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 5-0 road loss vs. Atlanta Braves on Aug. 15.
2023 home stats: 2-2, 6.00 ERA (30 IP, 20 ER) in 6 starts
First career start vs. Nationals

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Nationals at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Nationals +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Yankees -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Nationals +1.5 (-175) | Yankees -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Nationals at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Nationals 6, Yankees 4

Moneyline

The Yankees continually find ways to lose recently, so I’ll side with the NATIONALS (+115) on the road in Wednesday’s matchup. Washington has won 5 of its last 6 games, while New York is at risk of losing 10 consecutive contests on Wednesday.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though I have the Nationals +1.5 (-175) securing the victory, I’ll PASS on taking the run of insurance at the current odds.

Over/Under

OVER 9 (-115) is the pick in this showdown with the Yankees excelling against left-handed pitching and Severino’s woes this season. New York boasts the best wOBA (.438) and wRC+ (187) against southpaws since the start of August.

On the other hand, Severino has given up at least 3 earned runs in 10 of his last 12 starts.

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Houston Astros at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Houston Astros at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Astros (62-48) will play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the New York Yankees (57-52) on Friday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Astros vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 1-0 after a 4-3 win Thursday

Thursday’s loss snapped a 3-game win streak for the Astros. Houston has won 6 of its last 10 games and is 1 1/2 games back of the Texas Rangers in the AL West race.

The Yankees got back-to-back home runs from OF Giancarlo Stanton and OF Billy McKinney in the 1st inning which proved to be the difference in Thursday’s victory. New York remains in last place in the AL East and is 10 games behind the 1st place Baltimore Orioles.

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Astros at Yankees projected starters

RHP Hunter Brown vs. RHP Luis Severino

Brown (7-7, 4.12 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 through 111 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 17-4 home win vs. Tampa Bay Rays Saturday
2023 road stats: 4-3, 3.71 ERA (63 IP, 26 ER) in 11 starts
Never faced the Yankees

Severino (2-5, 7.49 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.84 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 57 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 9 ER, 10 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 9-3 road loss vs. Orioles Sunday
2023 home stats: 2-1, 5.19 ERA (26 IP, 15 ER) in 5 starts
Career vs. Astros: 2-3, 3.82 ERA (37 2/3 IP, 16 ER) in 6 starts and 1 relief appearance

Astros at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:49 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Astros -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Yankees +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Astros 1.5 (+110) | Yankees +1.5 (-135)
Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Astros at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 7, Yankees 3

Moneyline

The ASTROS (-145) are the easy pick Friday with Severino pitching for the Yankees. New York has lost 4 of Severino’s last 5 starts.

Run line/Against the spread

The ASTROS -1.5 (+110) are a fantastic value as Houston’s bats should have no issue doing damage on Severino. Brown has been solid this season and he’s coming off a start in which he limited the Tampa Bay Rays to only 2 runs over 6 innings.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-110).

Severino is struggling against batters on both sides of the plate this season, and the Astros can potentially hit the Over themselves. Houston’s lineup is getting healthy and Severino has given up at least 7 earned runs in 3 of his last 5 starts.

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Rays (66-44) wrap up a 3-game series against the New York Yankees (55-52) on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 6-3

The Rays secured a 5-2 win over the Yankees Tuesday as 1B Yandy Diaz and OF Randy Arozarena hit home runs. Tampa Bay has won 3 straight games and is 1 1/2 games back of the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

It was another rough outing for LHP Carlos Rodon on Tuesday, who has now allowed 4 earned runs or more in 3 of his first 5 starts in pinstripes. New York has lost 3 consecutive contests and remains in last place in the division.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

LHP Shane McClanahan vs. RHP Gerrit Cole

McClanahan (11-1, 3.00 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 111 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 4-3 road win vs. Houston Astros Friday
2023 road stats: 6-1, 3.34 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 22 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Yankees: 1-3, 3.93 ERA (34 1/3 IP, 15 ER) over 7 starts

Cole (9-2, 2.64 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 136 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 1-0 road loss vs. Baltimore Orioles Friday
2023 home stats: 6-1, 2.90 ERA (80 2/3 IP, 26 ER) in 13 starts
Career vs. Rays: 2-7, 3.79 ERA (102 IP, 43 ER) over 17 starts

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+150) | Yankees +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Rays 4

Moneyline

Even though New York has struggled recently, I’ll back the YANKEES (-105) at home with Cole on the mound. McClanahan has also looked shaky in recent starts and has pitched more than 5 innings in only 1 of his last 5 turns.

Run line/Against the spread

While the Yankees should keep this game competitive, just PASS on the run line in this divisional bout.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-110) is how I’d wager on the run total despite McClanahan and Cole pitching in this matchup. McClanahan has given up 3 earned runs or more in 3 of his last 5 starts, and Cole has been inconsistent against the Rays in his career.

The Over is also 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these clubs.

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Rays (65-44) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the New York Yankees (55-51) Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 5-3

The Rays secured a 5-1 victory in the series opener Monday, with 2B Brandon Lowe, SS Wander Franco, and 3B Isaac Paredes all homering. Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games and is 1 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

OF Jake Bauers contributed the lone run for the Yankees Monday with his 9th home run of the season. New York has lost 2 consecutive contests and remains in last place in the AL East, 10 games back of the Orioles.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Zach Eflin vs. LHP Carlos Rodon

Eflin (11-6, 3.64 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 116 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 7-1 home loss vs. Miami Marlins Wednesday
Road stats: 1-4, 5.36 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 26 ER) in 8 starts
Career vs. Yankees: 2-0, 2.12 ERA (17 IP, 4 ER) in 3 starts

Rodon (1-3, 5.75 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 20 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 3-1 home win vs. New York Mets Wednesday
Home stats: 1-1, 2.45 ERA (11 IP, 3 ER) in 2 starts
Career vs. Rays: 0-1, 4.19 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 9 ER) in 4 starts

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+145) | Yankees +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 3

Moneyline

I’ll back the RAYS (-115) on the road in Tuesday’s matchup to pick up a 2nd straight win over the Yankees. Eflin is having a career year for the Rays and Rodon has gotten off to a slow start with the Yankees in his first 4 starts.

Run line/Against the spread

RAYS -1.5 (+145) has fantastic value as the Yankees are the worst team in the division. Nine of Tampa Bay’s last 10 victories have come by at least 2 runs.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean in this divisional bout with Eflin having success against the Yankees in his career. Rodon looked better in his last start and the Rays boast the worst wOBA (.245) and wRC+ (58) against left-handed pitchers since the start of July.

Tampa Bay is 20-11 to the Under in its last 31 road games.

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New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s New York Yankees at Los Angeles Angels odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (50-46) will conclude their 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels (48-48) on Wednesday at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Angels odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Angels lead 3-2

The Yankees lost 5-1 to the Angels on Tuesday, giving them 3 consecutive losses. New York is 2-8 in its last 10 games and now sits in last place in the AL East, 9 games out of 1st place.

In Tuesday’s victory of the Yankees, OF Mickey Moniak hit his 11th HR while DH Shohei Ohtani recorded his 7th triple. Los Angeles has won only 3 of its last 10 contests, and 2 of those came against New York. The Angels are also 9 games of 1st place, sitting 3rd in the AL West.

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Yankees at Angels projected starters

LHP Carlos Rodon vs. RHP Chase Silseth

Rodon (0-2, 5.23 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 7.0 K/9 in 10 1/3 innings.

Has walked 2 batters in each of his 1st 2 starts after rehabbing from shoulder surgery
Went from throwing 69 pitches to 88 pitches from his 1st to 2nd start, so he could be primed for 90-plus pitches on Wednesday

Silseth (1-1, 5.30 ERA) makes his 10th appearamces and 2nd start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 6.3 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 18 2/3 innings.

In his lone start at Baltimore Orioles on May 16: 3 1/3 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Has yet to pitch 4-plus innings in any appearance this season

Yankees at Angels odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Angels +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees -1.5 (+125) | Angels +1.5 (-150)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Yankees at Angels picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, Angels 3

Moneyline

The YANKEES (-140) are the play despite their recent woes. Rodon is making his 3rd start of the season and the Angels have a league-worst 31.5% strikeout rate against left-handed pitchers in 108 plate appearances since the start of July.

Run line/Against the spread

ANGELS +1.5 (-150) is how I’d wager on the run line with the expectation of a low-scoring contest. Los Angeles has covered the run line in 4 of its last 6 games at home.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-110) is the lean despite it being a lower total. The Yankees are struggling to generate runs with OF Aaron Judge sidelined, and the Angels are without OF Mike Trout against a southpaw.

The Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings overall, including 4-1 in the first 5 meetings this season.

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Seattle Mariners at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Seattle Mariners at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Seattle Mariners (35-37) and New York Yankees (41-33) complete their 3-game series in the Big Apple on Thursday. First pitch at Yankees Stadiumis slated for 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze Fanduel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Yankees and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Yankees lead 4-1

The Mariners have begun their 6-game East Coast road trip losing 3-1 on Tuesday and 4-2 on Wednesday. They have struggled to score runs producing just 15 total over their last 6 games. Seattle hopes to take 1 game in the Big Apple on Thursday before starting a 3-game set on Friday in Baltimore.

The Yankees are 23-17 at Yankees Stadium this season. The AL West leading Texas Rangers come to the Bronx for a 3-game set starting Friday.

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Mariners at Yankees projected starters

RHP Bryan Woo vs. RHP Domingo German

Woo (0-1, 7.30 ERA) will make his 4th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 14.6 K/9 in 12 1/3 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K in a 3-2 home victory vs. the Chicago White Sox Friday
2023 away splits: 0-1, 10.80 ERA (6 2/3 IP, 8 ER), .355 OBA in 2 starts
First start vs. Yankees

German (4-4, 4.30 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 3 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 69 innings.

Last start: Loss, 2 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 2 BB, 1 K in a 15-5 road loss vs. the Boston Red Sox Friday.
Last start vs Mariners: Win, 6 1/3 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 K in a 10-4 road victory on May 29
2023 home splits: 2-3, 2.92 ERA (37 IP, 12 ER), .172 OBA in 6 starts

Mariners at Yankees odds

Provided by Fanduel Sportsbook’s ; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners +104 (bet $100 to win $104) | Yankees -122 (bet $122 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners +1.5 (-205) | Yankees -1.5 (+168)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Mariners at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 3, Mariners 2

Moneyline

YANKEES (-122) is the lean. We know the Yankees are built for the Bronx while the Mariners have lost 8 of their last 10 games away from Seattle. The Mariners are also 5 games below .500 against right-handed pitchers this year.

Run line/Against the spread

AVOID.

While I like the Yankees to win the game and the odds are tempting at +168, there is no guarantee that they’ll cover the run line.

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Over/Under

The Yankees have been shutting down their opponents at home. They have held their opponents to just 2.3 runs per game over their last 8 games at Yankee Stadium.

The Mariners 23-year-old pitcher Woo hasn’t allowed more than 2 runs in either of his last 2 starts. He’s also struck out at least 7 in those games.

BET UNDER 7.5 (-110)

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