Yankees vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 July 2024
Last updated: Jul 19, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Jul 19, 2024, 1:30AM
The New York Yankees will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, beginning at 9:05am AEST.
Gerrit Cole (2-1, 5.40 ERA) will start for the Yankees, pitting him against Zach Eflin (5-6, 3.99 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Yankees vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Yankees a 60% chance of defeating the Rays at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.53, Rays $2.45
- Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.20), Rays +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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, TAB currently has the Yankees at $1.53 and the Rays at $2.45.
The Yankees are 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.20 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Yankees vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.45 with TAB (1.8% edge)
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (54% probability)
Today's Yankees vs Rays predictions are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Yankees have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rays to win is our recommended option due to the 1.8% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Yankees vs Rays: Prediction
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Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay match-up.
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Yankees vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Yankees and Rays at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:05am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Saturday 20 July 2024
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Our NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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