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2023 MLB Handicapping – New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
(61-66) New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays (78-51)
Date: Friday, August 25th
Time: 6:40 ET
Venue: Tropicana Field St. Petersburg, FL
Projected Starting Pitchers: Gerrit Cole vs. Zach Eflin
MLB Moneyline Odds: Yankees +114 | Rays -136 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Yankees +1.5 | Rays -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
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New York Yankees
The Yankees are heading into their 128th game of the season, New York is 5th in the AL East on a record of 61-66. On the road, the team is 25-33 while going 36-33 at home.
New York’s record against the runline currently stands at 60-67 on an average run differential of -0.2. Their over/under is currently 59-63 with an average of 8.6 combined runs per contest.
Yankees
So far on offense, the Yankees are averaging 4.2 runs per game (21st). Currently, their combined batting average is 21st in the MLB at .230 to go along with an OPS of .707, placing them 20th.
In terms of strikeouts, they are 14th having struck out a total of 14th times and have generated 426 walks.
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Tampa Bay Rays
Heading into the game, the Rays are riding a four game winning streak and have a record of 78-51. Currently, they are 2nd in the AL East. On the road, the team is 35-29 while going 43-22 at home.
Tampa Bay’s record against the runline currently stands at 65-64 on an average run differential of 1.3. Their over/under is currently 68-57 with an average of 9.4 combined runs per contest.
Rays
On offense, the Yankees come into the game with a batting average of .230 and an OBP of .707 placing them 19th and 20th, respectively. Currently, New York is 5th in home runs and 21st in RBI’s.
In terms of slugging percentage, the Yankees are at .402 (19th) and 8th in isolated power.
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New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Starting Pitcher Matchup
The Yankees will turn to Gerrit Cole as their starter for today’s game. Through 26 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.03 and record of 10-4. So far, his batting average allowed is .215 to go along with an OBP allowed of .273.
Cole’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 170/43. In terms of home runs, he has given up 17, and has a SLG allowed of .336.
The Rays will turn to Zach Eflin as their starter for today’s game. Through 24 appearances, he has an ERA of 3.58 and record of 13-7. So far, his batting average allowed is .232 to go along with an OBP allowed of .259.
Eflin’s current strikeout to walk ratio stands at 136/19. In terms of home runs, he has given up 15, and has a SLG allowed of .381.
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Yankees head into the game having gone 2-8 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Yankees they are 2-8 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Rays are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Rays have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Yankees are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 0-3 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Rays have a record of 3-0 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
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New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
When looking at some of the recent games between the team’s, the Rays have done a good job as the favorite against the Yankees. In the last three times they were favored, they have gone 3-0. Look for the Rays to take care of business at home.
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— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) August 24, 2023
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