Yankees vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 24 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 22, 2026, 7:32PM | Published: Sep 22, 2026, 6:29PM
The New York Yankees will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, starting at 9:05am AEST.
Gerrit Cole (9-9, 3.64 ERA) will start for the Yankees, while the Rays will counter with Ian Seymour (9-7, 4.38 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Yankees vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Yankees a 58% chance of winning against the Rays at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.71, Rays $2.15
- Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.50), Rays +1.5 ($1.54)
- 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 $2.15.
The Yankees are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.50 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.54.
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 model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 59% of the time.
Yankees vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $1.71 with TAB
- Line: Yankees -1.5 at $2.50 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Yankees vs Rays best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Yankees -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Yankees vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay match-up.
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Yankees vs Rays: Essential Details
The game between the Yankees and Rays at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 9:05am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Thursday 24 September 2026
- Time: 9:05am 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 based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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