Yankees vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 24 May 2026
Last updated: May 25, 2026, 3:27AM | Published: May 22, 2026, 6:34PM
The New York Yankees will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 3:35am AEST.
The Yankees will have Ryan Weathers (2-2, 3.58 ERA) start, while the Rays will counter with Drew Rasmussen (4-1, 3.19 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Yankees vs Rays game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Yankees a 57% chance of beating the Rays at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.71, Rays $2.20
- Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.65), Rays +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.71 and the Rays at $2.20.
The Yankees are 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.
Yankees vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $1.71 with TAB
- Line: Yankees -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Yankees vs Rays predictions are based on world-class simulations and gambling experience to bring you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Even though the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Yankees -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Yankees vs Rays: Prediction
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Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay game.
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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 3:35am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Sunday 24 May 2026
- Time: 3:35am 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, 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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