Rays vs Yankees Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 20, 2025, 1:23AM | Published: Aug 18, 2025, 8:57PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will sqaure off with the New York Yankees in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday, commencing at 9:35am AEST.
Shane Baz (8-9, 4.93 ERA) will get the ball for the Rays, pitting him against Carlos Rodón (12-7, 3.25 ERA) for the Yankees.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rays vs Yankees game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Yankees a 54% chance of defeating the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Yankees: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.05, Yankees $1.80
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.62), Yankees -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rays at $2.05 and the Yankees at $1.80.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Yankees, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Yankees (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Rays vs Yankees: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Rays vs Yankees betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rays vs Yankees: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees match-up.
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Rays vs Yankees: Essential Details
The game between the Rays and Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to commence at 9:35am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees
- Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025
- Time: 9:35am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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