Rays vs Yankees Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 20, 2025, 11:32PM | Published: Aug 19, 2025, 7:35PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the New York Yankees in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday, commencing at 9:35am AEST.
Drew Rasmussen (10-5, 2.60 ERA) will start on the mound for the Rays, while the Yankees will counter with Cam Schlittler (1-2, 3.94 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Rays vs Yankees game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 53% chance of beating the Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Yankees: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.83, Yankees $2.00
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.75), Yankees +1.5 ($1.48)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 $1.83 and the Yankees at $2.00.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Yankees, with odds of $2.75 available at TAB.
For the underdog Yankees (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.48.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Yankees (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Rays vs Yankees: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.83 with TAB
- Line: Yankees +1.5 at $1.48 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Rays vs Yankees predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Rays vs Yankees: Prediction
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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 Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees
- Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
- Time: 9:35am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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