Yankees vs. Rays Prediction & Odds
American League East rivals will wrap up their series on Sunday afternoon when the Rays host the Yankees at 1:40 p.m. ET.
Will the Rays pull off the upset and take the series or is there a better play on the board for this divisional matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
961 New York Yankees (-120) at 962 Tampa Bay Rays (+100); o/u 7.5
1:40 p.m. ET, Sunday, May 7, 2023
Tropicana Field, Tampa, FL
Yankees vs. Rays Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 56% of bets are on the Yankees’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
New York Yankees DFS SPIN
Harrison Bader went 2-for-2 with a two-run single on Saturday, leading the Yankees to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Rays. Bader supplied a pair of hits off the bench and propelled the Yankees in front for good in a low-scoring affair at Tropicana Field by smacking a two-run single to right field off righty reliever Kevin Kelly in the eighth inning. The 28-year-old center fielder has provided an immediate spark for New York in four games since returning from the injured list.
Tampa Bay Rays DFS SPIN
Manuel Margot went 2-for-4 with a two-run double on Saturday in the Rays’ loss to the division-rival Yankees. Margot put the Rays on the board in the opening frame, supplying their lone runs of the contest, with a two-run double to left field off righty Domingo Germán. The 28-year-old outfielder is hitting just .253/.312/.373 with 10 runs scored, two homers, 10 RBI and five stolen bases across 93 plate appearances this season.
Yankees vs. Rays MLB Betting Trends
Under is 37-16-1 in Yankees last 54 overall
Under is 4-1 in Yankees last 5 vs. American League East
Under is 5-2 in Rays last 7 home games
Under is 9-4 in Rays last 13 games following a loss
Yankees vs. Rays MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Yankees are 1-4 in their last five road games, are 1-5 in their last six games when their opponent scores two runs or less in their previous game and is 2-5 in their last seven games overall. On the other side, the Rays are 9-1 in their last 10 games during Game 3 of a series, are 6-1 in their last seven games when their opponent allows two runs or less in their previous game and are 27-7 in their last 34 games overall.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: TAMPA BAY RAYS +100