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

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The New York Yankees (20-16) go for a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays (19-19) Thursday at Tropicana Field with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Rays lead 5-3. They took five of the first six meetings, including a three-game sweep at Yankee Stadium in mid-April. New York hopes to return the favor Thursday after taking the first two games of this series 3-1 and 1-0.

Yankees SS Gleyber Torres didn’t play Wednesday as he awaits COVID-19 test results, and it’s unknown if he’ll be available for the series finale. The club had seven confirmed COVID-19 “breakthrough” cases involving three uniformed coaches and four non-coach support staffers.

RHP Jameson Taillon is projected to start for the Yankees. He is 1-2 with a 5.02 ERA (28 2/3 IP, 16 ER), 1.12 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 in 6 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K vs. Washington Nationals Friday – Yankees lost 11-4
  • Career vs. Rays: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 6 1/3 IP, 7 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 1 start back in 2017 with the Pittsburgh Pirates

LHP Rich Hill is expected to start for the Rays. The 17-year veteran is 1-1 with a 5.17 ERA (31 1/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.12 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 and 2.9 BB/9 in 7 starts.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 4 K at Oakland A’s Friday – Rays lost 2-1
  • Career vs. Yankees: 2-2, 5.06 ERA (26 2/3 IP, 15 ER), 1.46 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 in 4 starts and 12 relief appearances

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Yankees at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Yankees -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Rays +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Yankees -1.5 (+110) | Rays +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 3

Money line (ML)

TAMPA BAY (+120) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1.25 times your usual wager. While the Yankees have won 4 in a row and 9 of 11, the value play is with the plus-money on the home team.

Plus, the Rays have a slight edge in the pitching matchup.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS. The Yankees are 4 games under .500 ATS this season, including 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games. The Rays are 8-2 ATS in their last 10, but instead of backing the +1.5 (-135) line, I’ll bet a QUARTER UNIT on RAYS -1.5 (+240) alternate line.

ATS records: Yankees 16-20 | Rays 21-17

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. There are just too many conflicting trends here.

Under tickets cashed in the first two games of this series, but the Over is 5-2 in Hill’s starts for the Rays this season and 4-2 in Taillon’s starts for the Yankees.

Meanwhile, the Under is 5-2 when projected plate umpire Doug Eddings is calling balls and strikes.

O/U records: Yankees 13-22-1 | Rays 20-18

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JOHNNY’S RECORD W-L SP ROI
2021 MLB 36-40-2 9-12-1 -7.72
2020 MLB 80-59-1 39-21 +24.79
2021 (all sports) 139-125-3 58-53-1 +5.83
*–SP: Strongest plays; ROI: Return on investment

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

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

The New York Yankees (18-16) play the Tampa Bay Rays (19-17) in the opener of a three-game series Tuesday. First pitch will be at 7:10 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

LHP Jordan Montgomery is the projected starting pitcher for the Yankees. He is 1-1 with a 4.41 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 7.7 K/9 and 2.2 BB/9 in 32 2/3 IP over 6 starts.

Montgomery has faced the Rays twice already this season, and in those outings surrendered 8 ER and 4 HR over 11 combined IP with 11 K and 4 BB. In his other four starts, he has allowed a total of just one home run.

RHP Luis Patino is the projected starting pitcher for the Rays. He is 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA, 0.52 WHIP, 11.7 K/9 and 1.2 BB/9 in 7 2/3 IP spanning his three appearances (one start).

Patino has looked dominant in the limited sample so far. He had 5 K in 3 IP in a relief appearance against the Los Angeles Angels last week, but he threw just 56 pitches, and can’t be expected to work very deep into the game.

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Yankees at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Yankees -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Rays +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Yankees -1.5 (+125) | Rays +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Rays 4, Yankees 3

Money line (ML)

In general, the Rays aren’t great vs left-handed pitching, as they rank 20th in wRC+ in the split, along with the second-highest K%. Montgomery has struggled against the Rays, though, and dating back to last year, has allowed 6 homers in just 11 2/3 IP against them.

Patino will probably only work 3-4 innings, but he is a good bet to hold the Yankees bats in check while he’s in there. While the Yankees offense has been mashing against lefties, they rank just 17th in wRC+ vs right-handers.

Look for the RAYS (+110) to pull off the minor upset.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The Rays have fared well against the Yankees so far this season, winning five of the six matchups and outscoring them 36-20.

Four of Tampa Bay’s last seven losses were by just a single run, and this sets up to be another close game. Take the RAYS +1.5 (-155).

Over/Under (O/U)

With Tampa facing a tough lefty and New York going up against a good young right-hander, neither offense should be expected to have a big day; however, Montgomery has certainly had his issues against the Rays, so it’s easy to see this one going either way.

It is probably best to just PASS on the total.

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

Analyzing Sunday’s New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

The Tampa Bay Rays (4-4) go for a three-game sweep of the visiting New York Yankees (3-5) Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field (on MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Rays took the first two games of the series as underdogs. They won 10-5 as +124 dogs Friday and shut out the Yankees 4-0 as +123 dogs Saturday.

LHP Jordan Montgomery is slated to start for New York in the finale. He tossed 6 scoreless innings in a 7-0 home win against the Baltimore Orioles Monday in his first outing of the season. He allowed just 4 hits with no walks and struck out 7.

  • 2020 regular season vs. Rays: 0-1, 54.00 ERA (2/3 IP, 4 ER), 2 HR, 5 H, 1 BB, 2 K – Yankees lost 5-2
  • 2020 postseason vs. Rays: 1 start (Game 4 ALDS), no-decision, 4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K – Yankees won 5-1
  • Career vs. Rays (regular season): 1-2, 5.14 ERA (21 IP, 12 ER) in 6 starts

Rookie RHP Brent Honeywell Jr. is projected to make his MLB debut for the Rays in an opener role before giving way to RHP Michael Wacha.

Honeywell last pitched in a competitive minor-league game Sept. 19. 2017. After four arm surgeries, he returned this spring training and faced 5 batters in 1 inning.

Wacha is 0-1 after losing his first start in which he allowed 5 runs (4 earned) on 8 hits and 2 walks with 6 K’s in 5 innings of an 11-2 loss at the Boston Red Sox Monday.

  • 2020 vs. Yankees: 0-0, 12.00 (3 IP, 4 ER), 1 BB, 7 K in 1 start with the New York Mets
  • Career vs. Yankees: 0-1, 5.63 ERA (16 IP, 10 ER) in 3 starts

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Yankees at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Yankees -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Rays +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Yankees -1.5 (+105) | Rays +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

Yankees 7, Rays 6

Money line (ML)

While the pitching matchup isn’t favorable for the Rays, TAMPA BAY (+120) is still worth a QUARTER-UNIT wager.

The Rays are 13-4 vs. the Yankees in their last 17 head-to-head meetings: 2-0 this season, 8-2 in last year’s regular season and 3-2 in a 2020 ALDS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Back TAMPA BAY +1.5 (-130) to WIN 0.25 UNITS. In this case, a $30 Rays ATS wager profits $25 if they win outright or don’t lose by 2 or more runs.

ATS records: Yankees 3-5 | Rays 3-5

Over/Under (O/U)

Bet OVER 9 (-120) to WIN A HALF UNIT (Ex: $60 to win $50). Montgomery was impressive in his opener, but he has a bad history against the Rays. Wacha struggled in his 2021 debut and seems to be on the final leg of his career.

O/U records: Yankees 2-6 | Rays 6-2

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Note: There is no STRONGEST PLAY on this card.

JOHNNY PARLAY’S RECORD W-L SP ROI
2021 MLB 8-12 3-3 -2.6375
2020 MLB 80-59-1 39-21 +24.79
2021 record (all sports) 110-97-1 52-44 +10.4125
*–SP: Strongest plays; ROI: Return on investment

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

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

The New York Yankees (3-4) and Tampa Bay Rays (3-4) play Game 2 of a three-game set Saturday. First pitch at Tropicana Field is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET (on MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

The Rays snapped a four-game slide with a 10-5 win in Friday’s opener as +124 underdogs. Tampa Bay trailed 4-2 after 2½ innings but scored 3 in the third and 4 more in the fourth with the big blow being 2B Brandon Lowe’s 3-run double for an 8-4 lead.

Yankees RHP Domingo German is expected to start Saturday, looking to end New York’s two-game skid. He lasted only three innings in his first start of 2021, yielding 3 runs on 2 homers in a 3-1 home loss to the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday. He did not pitch last season due to an 81-game suspension for a domestic violence incident.

  • 2021 spring training: 1.38 ERA (13 IP, 2 ER), 17 K, 1 BB
  • Career vs. Rays: 3-0, 5.73 ERA (22 IP, 14 ER) in 4 starts and 1 relief appearance, including a 2-0 showing in 2019

RHP Chris Archer is projected to take the hill for Tampa Bay. Like German, Archer also had a rough outing to start his season. Pitching two innings of relief, he allowed 4 runs (3 earned) and was the losing pitcher in a 12-7 setback at the Miami Marlins April 3. He missed last season due to surgery to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.

  • 2021 spring training: 1.35 ERA (6 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 5 K, 1 BB
  • Career vs. Yankees: 6-7, 3.14 ERA (117 1/3 IP, 41 ER) in 18 starts

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Yankees at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Yankees -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Rays +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Yankees -1.5 (+125) | Rays +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Rays 7, Yankees 5

Money line (ML)

Let’s do this again. Just like Friday’s suggestion, TAMPA BAY (+105) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. The Rays dominated the Yankees last season, going 8-2 in the regular season and winning a best-of-5 AL Division Series 3-2. With Friday’s win, the Rays started right where they left off.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

AVOID. Tampa Bay +1.5 (-150) is too chalky. I could see backing the alternate line of Rays -1.5 (+200) for a quarter unit – like we did Friday – but I’m PASSING.

ATS records: Yankees 3-4 | Rays 2-5

Over/Under (O/U)

I’ll bet OVER 8.5 (-110) to win a HALF UNIT (Ex: $55 to win $50) after losing on the Under Friday. This is not a “chase play,” as that’s a terrible sports wagering strategy. Neither starting pitcher is worthy of an Under bet, both offenses are capable of big innings, and the Rays have played all but one game Over this season.

O/U records: Yankees 2-5 | Rays 6-1

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JOHNNY PARLAY’S RECORD W-L SP ROI
2021 MLB 7-11 2-3 -3.8125
2020 MLB 80-59-1 39-21 +24.79
2021 record (all sports) 109-96-1 51-44 +9.2375
*–SP: Strongest plays; ROI: Return on investment

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

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (2-4) host their 2021 home opener when the New York Yankees (3-3) visit Friday. First pitch at Tropicana Field is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Both teams had Thursday off. The Rays – who beat the Yankees 3-2 in a best-of-5 AL Division Series last fall – enter this series on a 4-game skid. The Yankees just took 2 of 3 from the visiting Baltimore Orioles but lost 4-3 in 11 innings Wednesday.

RHP Corey Kluber is the Yankees’ projected starter. He is 0-0 with a 2.25 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 and 6.8 BB/9 in 1 start this season. In that outing, he yielded one earned run in 4 innings on 5 hits and 3 walks with 5 K’s in a no-decision vs. the Toronto Blue Jays Saturday.

  • Career vs. Rays: 5-2, 2.67 ERA (64 IP, 19 ER) in 10 starts, last facing Tampa Bay in 2018

LHP Rich Hill is slated to toe the rubber for the Rays. After one start, he is 0-0 with a 9.00 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 4.5 BB/9. He faced the Miami Marlins Friday, surrendering 4 runs in 4 innings on 5 hits and 2 walks with 4 K’s.

  • Career vs. Yankees: 1-2, 4.79 ERA (20 2/3 IP, 11 ER) in 11 appearances, including 3 starts with his last outing in 2016

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Yankees at Rays odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 1:51 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Yankees -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Rays +115 (bet $100 to win $115)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Yankees -1.5 (+115) | Rays +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under: 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 3

Money line (ML)

TAMPA BAY (+115) is the STRONGEST PLAY – 1½ times your usual wager. Hill is a better-than-average pitcher (3.01 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 10.4 K/9 in 91 games across the previous five seasons), the Rays are at home and BetMGM is offering plus money (+115). Yes, thank you!

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on Rays +1.5 (-140), but BET the alternate line of TAMPA BAY -1.5 (+220) for a QUARTER UNIT.

ATS records: Yankees 3-3 | Rays 1-5

Over/Under (O/U)

Back the UNDER 8.5 (-110) to win a QUARTER UNIT (Ex: $27.50 to win $25). The Yankees lead the majors with a 1.74 ERA and are scoring 4.17 runs per game. The Rays feature a 5.87 ERA and score 3.83 runs per game. With Hill projected to have a quality start, UNDER 8.5 gets a slight nod.

O/U records: Yankees 1-5 | Rays 5-1

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JOHNNY PARLAY’S RECORD W-L SP ROI
2021 MLB 5-10 1-3 -5.8125
2020 MLB 80-59-1 39-21 +24.79
2021 record (all sports) 107-95-1 50-44 +7.2375
*–SP: Strongest plays; ROI: Return on investment

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