A clear difference exists between the Yankees and Rays. New York wins the old-fashioned way. Big money contracts on big money talent. By contrast, Tampa Bay uses modern analytical techniques for their success. With a low budget and few fans, Tampa Bay continues to defy baseball betting expectations. Cause by their great balance are the Yankees top World Series favorites. As for the Rays they rely on the top pitching staff in the Big Leagues. After all Tampa Bay is not an impressive team when it comes to the batting lineup. In brief, the Rays bring consistent surprise value.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Rays Vs. Yankees TV Coverage: | ESPN |
Rays and Yankees Current Form
Now Tampa Bay has won six of their last ten games. As a result, the Rays are 55-40 with only 39 games going over the total. Tampa Bay ranks 18th for run production, OPS, and home runs. Counter to that is first place New York at 59-32 with only 40 games going under. The Yankees have won five of their last eight games. Specifically, New York leads the Rays by six games in the AL East. The Bronx Bombers rank second for runs scored, fifth for OPS and fifth for home runs.
Tampa Bay Rays Probable Starter and Bullpen
Right-hander Yonny Chirinos (8-4, 0.96 WHIP, 3.11 ERA, 89 K, 107 IP) is the Rays probable starter. Of great concern is that the Rays have lost five of his last six baseball betting starts. Tampa Bay has the best ERA in all of baseball. Also, the Rays boast the second-ranked bullpen.
New York Yankees Probable Starter and Bullpen
Right-hander Domingo German (11-2, 1.05 WHIP, 3.40 ERA, 90 K, 82 IP) is the Yankees probable starter. To illuminate New York has posted eight sportsbook wins in his last 10 starts. Closer Aroldis Chapman (2-1, 25 SV, 1.77 ERA, 51 K, 35. IP) remains among the very elite in MLB. New York ranks eighth in baseball for staff ERA.
Top Hitters
Commencing with center fielder Tommy Pham (.855 OPS, .474 SLG, 16 2B, 15 HR, 45 R, 42 RBI) do the Rays have some producers. Conversely, the Bronx Bombers boast one of the top lineups for baseball betting. Catcher Gary Sanchez (24 HR, 57 RBI, .478 SLG) leads. Also powering New York is second baseman Gleyber Torres (57 R, 50 RBI, 19 HR, .526 SLG, .885 OPS).
Rays and Yankees ATS Stas
The Rays are:
6-4 on the road
5-3 over the total on the road
4-10 against the Yankees
4-6 under the total vs. New York
The Yankees are:
15-4 at Yankee Stadium
4-5 under the total at home
13-5 at home against Tampa Bay
2-11 under the total at home vs. the Rays
Baseball Betting Odds Picks
In this situation, the Yankees bring strong home value. As mentioned earlier they dominate their head top head series with the Rays. Run production, German, and Chapman bring the matchup edge.
Baseball Betting Online Pick: New York Yankees
Baseball Betting Online Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Rays 2
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