Yankees vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 1 August 2025
Last updated: Jul 31, 2025, 5:09PM | Published: Jul 30, 2025, 6:29PM
The New York Yankees will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Friday, beginning at 3:05am AEST.
Marcus Stroman (2-2, 6.09 ERA) will get the ball for the Yankees, up against Ryan Pepiot (6-8, 3.42 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Yankees vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 51% chance of winning against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.95, Rays $1.87
- Line: Yankees +1.5 ($1.61), Rays -1.5 ($2.40)
- 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 Yankees at $1.95 and the Rays at $1.87.
The Yankees are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.61 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
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 61% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Yankees vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Yankees +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Yankees vs Rays betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Yankees to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Yankees vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Yankees vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Yankees and Rays at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:05am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday 1 August 2025
- Time: 3:05am AEST
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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