Yankees vs. Rays Free Pick
TAMPA, FL (ATS Consultants) – This is the season opener for both teams. The Tampa Bay Rays open up at home against the New York Yankees for a 3:10pmET start.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Yankees as a -125 favorite, while the over/under total is 7 runs.
LINE MOVEMENT: The game opened with the NY Yankees as a -130 favorite and moved to -125 at most sports books. The total opened at 7 runs and remained at 7.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 77% of public bettors favor the Yankees. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take Tampa Bay. According to the latest MLB trends, Tampa Bay is 4-0 L4 at home in series, 20-8 L28 home games, 5-0 L5 vs. American League East and , Shields is 7-0 last 7 home starts. The Yankees are 1-5 in Sabathia’s last 6 road starts vs. Rays, are 11-23 in their last 34 Friday games, 3-8 in their last 11 games following an off day, 2-6 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter and are 2-7 in their last 9 overall. The Rays are lacking respect by the oddsmakers and should be the favorite in this one. This could be the best team in the AL East, while the Yanks are still good, but fading due to age. James Shields has pitched very well against the Yankees, especially in the last three starts and at home. Evan Longoria should bounce back from a .244 season though he did hit 31 homers last year. The Rays have the edge at home, on the base paths and in the field.
FRIDAY MLB FREE PICK: TAMPA BAY RAYS +118
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