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

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

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The Tampa Bay Rays (11-10) and New York Yankees (14-6) meet Saturday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 1:05 p.m. ET. 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: New York leads 1-0

New York picked up a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay in Friday’s series opener while cashing as a -180 home favorite. The Yankees have now scored at least 5 runs in each of their last 3 wins.

Tampa Bay struck first and held a 1-0 lead until the Yankees scored 5 runs in the 7th, capped off by a 3-run HR from RF Juan Soto. The Rays had 14 hits to New York’s 5 and 18 total bases to New York’s 8 in the loss.

Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Zach Eflin vs. LHP Nestor Cortes

Eflin (1-2, 4.63 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 23 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 7-3 loss vs. Los Angeles Angels Monday
  • Career vs. Yankees: 3-1, 1.86 ERA (29 IP, 6 ER), 25 H, 5 BB, 36 K in 5 starts

Cortes (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 22 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 8-7 loss vs. Cleveland Guardians Sunday
  • Career vs. Tampa Bay: 2-3, 4.50 ERA (50 IP, 25 ER), 43 H, 13 BB, 41 K across 7 starts and 5 relief appearances

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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 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rays +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Yankees -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-175) | Yankees -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, Rays 1

Moneyline

LEAN YANKEES (-140).

New York has won back-to-back games and is 3-1 in its last 4 at home. The Yankees are also 3-2 in their last 5 matchups vs. the Rays and 2-0 in the last 2 meetings in New York.

This is only a lean because neither team is hotter than the other, as both are 6-4 in their last 10 games. They’ve also split the last 10 meetings 5-5.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I like New York to cover here as a -1.5 (+145) favorite, as the Yankees are 11-9 ATS this season, while the Rays are only 7-14. However, I like New York’s odds better on the moneyline. Bet the moneyline and/or total instead.

I am not a fan of doubling down on the ML and run line for a team, but if you want to place a small wager here on New York, then that’s fine.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-110).

The Under has hit in back-to-back games for the Rays and is 2-1 in their last 3 at home.

For New York, the Under has hit in each of its last 4 home games and is 12-7-1 this season.

The Under has also hit in 2 of the last 3 Tampa Bay-New York matchups overall and is 3-1 in the last 4 meetings in New York. Be aware that the Under is only 4-6 in Tampa’s last 10 overall and in the last 10 matchups between these squads.

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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)

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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)

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

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (64-44) and New York Yankees (55-50) play the opener of a 3-game set at Yankee Stadium Monday. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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 4-3

The Rays took 2 of 3 from the Houston Astros over the weekend in hopes of breaking their slide. They are just 7-13 over the last 20 games to fall 1 1/2 games out of 1st place in the AL East. A lot of their problems have been on the road at 27-25 compared to 37-19 at home.

The Yankees lost 2 of 3 to Baltimore over the weekend, but they received a major boost with OF Aaron Judge returning from the injured list. He went 3-for-5 with a HR in his 2nd game back Saturday. The Yankees are 8-12 in their last 20 and sit 9 games back in the division and 3 1/2 out of a Wild-Card spot.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Tyler Glasnow vs. RHP Domingo German

Glasnow (4-3, 3.36 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 12.8 K/9 in 61 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 8 K Tuesday in 4-1 loss against the Miami Marlins
  • Last 5 starts vs. Yankees: 2-1, 3.42 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 37 K in 26 1/3 IP

German (5-7, 4.77 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 103 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 9 K Tuesday in 9-3 loss to the New York Mets
  • Career vs. Rays: 13 games, 11 starts, 3-3, 5.04 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 8.9 K/9

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 8:25 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rays -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Yankees +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+125) | Yankees +1.5 (-155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Yankees 5

Moneyline

The Rays have the advantage on the rubber to start the game as German has allowed 11 ER in 12 IP in his last 2 starts. He has been tagged for 5 runs in 4 of his last 7 starts. Glasnow has a 2.23 ERA over his last 6 starts with 55 K’s in 36 1/3 IP.

I’ll LEAN RAYS -135.

Run line/Against the spread

The Rays are just 25-27 on the RL on the road. The Yankees are just 27-29 at home on the RL, and it has been a disappointing season to say the least. With Judge back, though, and the best bullpen ERA at 3.14, I’m willing to pay the juice for YANKEES +1.5 (-155) at home.

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Over/Under

The Rays are 4-6 O/U over the last 10 games, and the Yankees are 5-4-1. When they play each other, it has been another story with the Over cashing 8 out of 10 times. The Under has cashed just once in 7 games in this matchup this year. These teams are coming off of 2 high-scoring series, and I look for the Over to just sneak past to victory.

LEAN OVER 8 (-105).

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

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (30-11) and New York Yankees (23-18) meet Sunday afternoon to cap off a 4-game AL East series at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 3-3

Tampa Bay let leads slip away in 1-run losses Saturday (6-5) and Sunday (9-8). The due-some-regression Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 games.

New York has evidently busted out of a batting slump that saw the club average 2.63 runs per game from April 28-May 6. The return of Aaron Judge from the IL (hip) has obviously helped. Judge has reached base 8 times in his last 4 games, and he hit 2 HRs in a Saturday come-from-behind win. The Yanks have a 7.43 scoring average over their last 7 games.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Zach Eflin vs. RHP Clarke Schmidt

Eflin (4-1, 2.91 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 34 innings.

  • Has gone at least 5 innings in each start this season
  • Has a 5.68 ERA, 1.41 on the road the last 3 seasons (2021-23)
  • Owns a 4.41 ERA, 1.28 WHIP over a 7-year career

Schmidt (1-3, 5.35 ERA) is tabbed for his 9th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 35 1/3 innings.

  • Has held current Tampa Bay batters to an aggregate .600 OPS
  • Has pitched around a .380 batting average on balls in play
  • Owns a 3.22 ERA at home over the last 3 years

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:46 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Rays -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Yankees +102 (bet $100 to win $102)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+132) | Yankees +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -118 | U: -104)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Rays 4

Moneyline

BACK THE YANKEES (+102).

With Saturday’s rally for a win, the Yanks are 5-1 over their last 6 home games against the Rays.

New York has had the tougher slate to date. Peg the Yankees as a couple games better than what their record shows, and the opposite is true for Tampa Bay.

Schmidt has had improved results of late, pitches well at home, and has handled the Rays in past, albeit limited, meetings.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

Stick to the ML play here — the added juice here chips away at the home side plus a run.

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Over/Under

The Yanks have played in 6 straight Overs, and the Over is 7-1 in the last 8 Tampa-New York series games. But there is fade-both-offenses pull here. With an inward breeze in the forecast, AVOID this game.

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

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (30-10) play the 3rd game of a 4-game series against the New York Yankees (22-18) on Saturday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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 3-2

The Rays lost 6-5 to the Yankees Friday but won the series opener 8-2 Thursday. Tampa Bay has lost 3 of its last 4 games but remains 4 games ahead of the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo hit a 2-run home run in the 8th inning — his 2nd homer of the game — to give New York its 1-run victory. The Yanks are 7-3 in their last 10 contests.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

LHP Shane McClanahan vs. LHP Nestor Cortes

McClanahan (7-0, 1.76 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 11.3 K/9 through 46 IP.

  • Hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in any of his first 8 starts
  • Has 6-plus K’s in 7 of his 8 starts
  • Owns a 1-3 record with a 3.26 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and 11.0 K/9 in 6 career starts against the Yankees

Cortes (3-2, 4.74 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.2 K/9 through 38 IP.

  • Has given up 3-plus ER in 3 of his last 4 starts
  • Has struck out 6-plus batters in 4 of his first 7 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 8:26 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rays -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Yankees +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+135) | Yankees +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Yankees 3

Moneyline

Taking the RAYS (-135) is an easy choice on Saturday with McClanahan on the mound. Tampa Bay is a perfect 8-0 in the games that he starts this season and he’s been credited with 7 wins.

Run line/Against the spread

RAYS -1.5 (+135) has great value with McClanahan pitching. While Cortes has been solid to begin the season for the Yankees, Tampa Bay’s lineup has a league-best 157 wRC+ against left-handed hurlers thus far.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8 (-115).

Even with 2 talented pitchers on the bump for Saturday’s AL East tilt, we seem to get high-scoring contests between the Rays and the Yankees often. The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in New York and 6-1 in the last 7 meetings overall.

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

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (30-9) and New York Yankees (21-18) meet Friday night for the 2nd contest in their 4-game AL East series at Yankee Stadium. Game time is slated for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel 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 3-1

Tampa Bay leads the majors in home runs with 76, but it was doubles the Rays were banging out when they took Thursday’s series opner 8-2. Tampa collected 5 doubles and 1 HR in the game.

Thursday’s loss snapped a 3-game winning streak for the Yankees. In games not played against the woeful Oakland Athletics, New York has averaged just 3 runs per game since April 28.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Trevor Kelly vs. RHP Gerrit Cole

Kelley (0-1, 9.00 ERA) is tabbed for his 1st MLB start. He has pitched 1 game in relief this season (2 IP, 2 ER on 2H and 1 BB).

  • Owns a 7.23 ERA over 37 1/3 career innings
  • Figures to serve as an opener, and LHP Josh Fleming (4.55 ERA, 1.48 WHIP in 27 2/3 IP) could see bulk innings behind him

Cole (5-0, 2.09 ERA) takes the ball for a 9th time this season. He has a 1.01 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 51 2/3 innings.

  • Has held current Tampa Bay batters to an aggregate .608 OPS
  • Coming off his worst start of the season last Sunday at Tampa Bay: 5 IP, 8 H (2 HR), 6 R, 2 BB, 6 K in 8-7 loss

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:04 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Rays +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Yankees -178 (bet $178 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-140) | Yankees -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -120 | U: -102)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 6, Rays 4

Moneyline

PASS.

Both sides are slight fades in a vacuum (aside from pitching, platoon factors). The Yankees are a slight lean but are approaching better value on the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

Picking the red-hot Rays to actually lose a game and to do so by a cushion is tricky business. But road setbacks have indeed been by multiple runs — 5 of the team’s 6 losses away from St. Petersburg.

An albeit-overrated-by-its-surface-ERA Tampa bullpen does have its back end intact for this game, and if the pieces come together the Rays can bullpen this game into a taut contest against Cole.

But the zag play here is on a looser score with enough win-by-2 probability for the Yankees to make them attractive at +122 or better.

PASS, but consider keeping an eye on a possible line move making for more profit on the New York side.

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Over/Under

The Yanks have played in 5 straight Overs, and the Over is 5-1 in the last 6 Tampa-New York series games.

There is enough downside to the pitching — even on Cole getting touched up by some Rays power — that on a warmed-up, wind-blowing-out-to-right night in the Bronx, the OVER 8 (-120) is a solid play.

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

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (29-9) will be in the Bronx for the 1st game of a 4-game series against the New York Yankees (21-17). First pitch on Thursday  will be at 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). 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, 2-1

The Rays have lost their last 2 game, which is just the 3rd time this season they’ve lost back-to-back contests. They’ve yet to lose 3 in a row, so they’ll be trying to avoid a 3-game losing skid by beating the Yankees on Thursday. Having lost 3 of its last 5 games Tampa Bay’s lead in the AL East has shrunk to just 4.5 games over the Baltimore Orioles.

The Yankees are still last in the AL East, but they’ve gotten back on track recently with 6 wins in their last 8 games, including a current 3-game winning streak after sweeping the Oakland Athletics. New York is 23rd in team batting average (.235), but the pitching staff is holding up well, ranking 7th in team ERA (3.59).

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees projected starters

RHP Drew Rasmussen vs. RHP Domingo German

Rasmussen (3-2, 3.11 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 in 37 2/3 innings.

  • Has allowed 0 ER in 4 of his 7 starts; however, in the other 3 starts he’s allowed either 3 or 5 ER
  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 H., 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K in 3-2 loss to Yankees on Saturday

German (2-2, 4.35 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 39 1/3 innings.

  • Has been sharp in his last 2 starts: 13 1/3 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 11 K
  • Last starts: No-decision, 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 L in 3-2 win vs. Rays on Saturday

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 11:46 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)

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Yankees at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 3

Moneyline

By the Rays’ standards, they’re struggling right now. However, their 3 recent losses have all been by 1 or 2 runs, so it’s not as if they’re getting blown out – and their pitching staff has allowed just 9 runs in those 3 losses.

With Rasmussen on the mound, I like the RAYS (-115) to win outright and beat the Yankees for the 3rd time in 4 tries this season.

Run line/Against the spread

The Rays are 23-15 ATS this season, 3 games better than the Yankees’ 20-18  ATS mark. They’ve had some narrow wins in the last week or so, with 3 of their last 4 victories coming by 1 run, but the value of taking them -1.5 at +145 is worth it.

BET RAYS -1.5 (+145) to cover and beat the Yankees by 2 or more.

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Over/Under

The total has gone Under in each of the Rays’ last 3 games, with no more than 6 runs being scored in any of those games. The Yankees’ bats have woken up, however, and pushed the total Over in each of their last 3 games.

This is a matchup between 2 good pitchers and assuming the Yankees cool off a bit after scoring 21 runs in their last 2 games, I think the total goes UNDER 8.5 (-115).

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

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (78-59) and New York Yankees (84-56) wrap up a 3-game set Sunday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Yankees lead 10-8

Rays starter Corey Kluber allowed 6 ER in the 1st inning of a 10-3 loss Saturday. The loss put Tampa Bay 4 1/2 games behind New York for the lead in the AL East.

Rays SS Wander Franco returned to the lineup and hit an RBI single after missing 2 months with a right hamate bone injury. The Rays have only lost 2 of their last 11 games.

Yankees OF Aaron Judge singled twice in the 1st inning Saturday as New York opened the game with 7 seven straight hits for the first time since 1990. New York 3B Josh Donaldson and DH Giancarlo Stanton both homered in their returns to the lineup.

New York has clinched the season head-to-head tiebreaker with the win in the event the Rays and Yankees finish tied for 1st in the division.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Luis Patiño vs. RHP Domingo Germán

Patiño (1-1, 4.34 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.61 WHIP, 4.3 BB/9 and 5.3 K/9 through 18 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision vs. Boston Red Sox with 3 ER allowed on 5 H and 3 BB with 4 K over 5 IP Monday
  • First start vs. Yankees this season

Germán (2-3, 3.27 ERA) makes his 11th start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 6.2 K/9 through 55 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision vs. Minnesota Twins with 3 ER allowed on 7 H and 1 BB with 6 K across 6 IP Wednesday
  • In 2 starts vs. Tampa Bay this season: 0-1 with a 3.97 ERA through 11 1/3 IP

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:44 a.m. ET.

  • Money line (ML): Rays +102 (bet $100 to win $102) | Yankees –130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-200) | Yankees -1.5 (+150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 4, Yankees 2

Money line

The Rays (+102) are coming off of an uncharacteristic loss. Expect a bounce-back game from a Tampa Bay team that is 5-2 this season after losing by 7 or more runs in its previous game.

BET RAYS ML (+102).

Run line/Against the spread

We went 3-0 on the Red Sox at Baltimore Orioles Saturday, but a more conservative approach is needed for this matchup. Tampa Bay +1.5 (-200) is too expensive when the real opportunity is on the money line.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Yankees had a historic 1st inning Saturday and I’m expecting the market to overreact. The Under is still 5-2 in the last 7 head-to-head meetings.

BET UNDER 8.5 (-107).

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

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

The Tampa Bay Rays (78-58) and New York Yankees (83-56) meet Saturday at 1:05 p.m. ET to continue a 3-game AL East series at Yankee Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: New York leads 9-8

Tampa Bay won Friday’s series opener 4-2. The Rays have won 4 straight games and 9 of their last 10. Over that stretch, they have outscored foes 50-19.

The Yankees — who now lead the Rays by just 3 1/2 games in the AL East standings — have lost back-to-back games after winning 4 in a row from Sunday-Wednesday.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Corey Kluber vs. RHP Jameson Taillon

Kluber (10-7, 4.00 ERA) is tabbed for his 27th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 141 2/3 IP.

  • Owns a 4.78 ERA over his last 6 road starts
  • Facing the Yankees for a 2nd straight turn: tossed 7 scoreless frames against New York Sunday

Taillon (12-4, 3.95 ERA) has made 27 starts this season. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 145 2/3 IP.

  • Tossed 8 scoreless innings when he last faced the Rays (May 27)
  • Current Tampa Bay batters own an aggregate .552 OPS against him

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:23 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rays -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Yankees -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+155) | Yankees +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 4, Rays 3

Money line

The Yankees are a walking wounded of late, with big names missing games left and right and up and down the lineup. However, New York’s offensive woes have been underpinned by support numbers that bring a lot of bad luck and timing into the picture.

NEW YORK (-112) is a sliver of a lean Saturday. Consider a partial-unit play.

Run line/Against the spread

Avoid the extra juice here. STEER CLEAR.

Over/Under

The UNDER (-107) is the strongest play in Saturday’s Rays-Yanks game. Both teams are grinding for the AL East flag, both have starters with overall numbers pointing to some ill fortune at times and both have bullpens in good shape at the back end where innings get dealt with more efficiently.

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