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2024 MLB Handicapping – Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees
(11-9) Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees (13-6)
Date: Friday, April 19th
Time: 7:05 ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium New York, NY
Projected Starting Pitchers: Tyler Alexander vs. Clarke Schmidt
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rays +132 | Yankees -158 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Rays +1.5 | Yankees -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9
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Rays vs. Yankees Matchup Insight
It’s a beautiful night for baseball in the Bronx, with a forecast of 58 degrees and broken clouds. The Rays and Yankees are set to square off in this AL East matchup at 7:05 PM ET at Yankee Stadium. The Rays are sending Tyler Alexander to the mound, while the Yankees are countering with Clarke Schmidt.
Looking at the odds, the Yankees are favored in this one, with a money line of -158 compared to the Rays at +132. The over/under line is set at 9 runs, with the over paying out at -102 and the under at -119.
Tampa Bay Rays
Currently, the Rays are on the road and will be taking on the Yankees. They are 11-9 on the season and are 2.5 games behind the Orioles for 2nd place in the AL East. The Rays have been solid on the road this season, going 4-2.
So far, the Rays have been good in series, going 3-1-2. They have won their last two series on the road and are 3rd in the AL East.
The Rays’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Angels, closing out their series with a 2-1 win. After allowing one run to the Angels in the top of the first, the Rays responded with two runs of their own. Tampa Bay went on to win the game at -149 on the money line.
Ryan Pepiot put together a good start for the Rays, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. He also issued only three hits and issued just one walk. Tampa’s bullpen closed things out with Colin Poche picking up the save.
Rays Gambling
Today’s over/under line of 9 runs for the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees is right in line with the Rays’ season average of 9 runs per game. Their over/under record is 12-8, and 80% of their games have had lower lines than 9 runs. Their combined run average is 9.2 runs per game, and their games have averaged 9 runs per game when the line is set at 9 runs.
When the Rays win, they win big, with an average run margin of +2.5 runs per game. However, when they lose, they lose by an average of -5.0 runs per game. Their run line record is 7-13, and they are 3-3 against the run line on the road. They are 4-10 against the run line at home, but they have covered in their last two road games.
Rays Stats
The Tampa Bay Rays offense has been below average this season, ranking 18th in runs per game. Their home and road splits are quite different, as they score more runs on the road (4.8 per game) compared to at home (3.9 per game). Their batting average of .241 is average, but their walks rank is 19th in the league. Amed Rosario has been the team’s best hitter, leading the team in batting average and on-base percentage. Isaac Paredes has been a key contributor as well, ranking 4th in batting average and 1st in home runs for the team. The Rays have struggled to generate power, ranking 19th in ISO. Their offense will look to improve as they take on the Angels.
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New York Yankees
After a rough series against the Blue Jays, the Yankees will look to get back on track as they return home to face the Rays. Overall, the Yankees are 13-6 and are currently in first place in the AL East, with a half-game lead over the Orioles. They have been solid at home, going 4-2, and have been even better on the road, going 9-4.
So far this season, the Yankees have been great in day games, going 6-2, and have been solid as the favorite, going 7-4. They have also been good in series, going 5-1, and will look to keep that going against the Rays.
Yankees Gambling
The Yankees’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Blue Jays, closing out their series with a 6-4 win. After allowing two runs to the Blue Jays in the 2nd inning, the Yankees responded with a run of their own and added another in the 5th. New York went on to score four more runs in the top of the 9th to put things out of reach. Going into the game, the Yankees were the slight underdog at -103.
Marcus Stroman got the start for the Yankees, going 5 1/3 innings, and picked up the win. He only gave up two runs on six hits and issued just two walks. The Yankees’s offense was carried by Juan Soto, who went json 3/3 with a homer and two RBIs.
With a combined run average of 8.4, the New York Yankees have an over/under record of 7-11 this season. Their over/under record when the line is set at 9 runs is 0-3-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. Their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs this season, and only 10.5% of their games have had lines set higher than 9 runs.
When betting the run line on the Yankees, it’s been more profitable to take them as the underdog, as they are 7-1 against the run line in those games. They are just 3-8 against the run line as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is 2.8, while it’s -2.8 in losing games. Their overall run line record is 10-9, with a scoring margin of 1.1 runs per game.
Yankees Stats
The New York Yankees have been solid offensively this season, averaging 4.7 runs per game, which ranks 14th in the league. They have been consistent both at home and on the road, scoring 4.7 runs per game away and 4.8 runs per game at home. The Yankees have shown great plate discipline, leading the league in walks. Their top hitters this season have been Juan Soto, Anthony Volpe, Oswaldo Cabrera, and Giancarlo Stanton. Soto has been particularly impressive, ranking 5th in the league with 4 home runs and 1st on the team with 17 RBIs. In the last 8 games, Juan Soto has been hot, hitting .345 with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs. Alex Verdugo and Oswaldo Cabrera are both on 3-game hitting streaks.
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Tyler Alexander is on the mound for the Rays as they take on the Yankees. This will be his first start of the season, as he has made two appearances out of the bullpen. In his last outing, he picked up the win vs. the Giants, going 6 innings and allowing 2 runs on 6 hits.
Clarke Schmidt will be making his 2nd start of the season for the Yankees, and it will be at home against the Rays. He has a win and a no-decision in his first two starts, with his last outing being a 5-inning win vs. the Guardians. Schmidt has 16 strikeouts in 14 2/3 innings of work this season.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Rays head into the game having gone 7-3 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Rays they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Yankees are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Yankees have a 3-7 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Rays are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Yankees have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 3-0 in their last three games.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our predicted final score for this one is 6-5 in favor of the Yankees, and with them at -158 on the money line, that is the route we recommend going. Offensively, we have the Yankees finishing with 8 hits compared to the Rays with 9.
Looking at today’s starters, we have Clarke Schmidt finishing with seven strikeouts, and he is a good option to pick up a win, ranking sixth in terms of starters. As for Tyler Alexander, he is projected to finish with six K’s and has the highest projections in terms of innings pitched.
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