Yankees vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 May 2025
Last updated: May 2, 2025, 11:05PM | Published: May 2, 2025, 1:34AM
The New York Yankees will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, starting at 9:05am AEST.
The Yankees will send Max Fried (5-0, 1.20 ERA) to the mound, while the Rays are going with Ryan Pepiot (2-3, 4.24 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Yankees vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Yankees a 64% chance of beating the Rays at Yankee Stadium.
Yankees vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Yankee Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Yankees $1.47, Rays $2.75
- Line: Yankees -1.5 ($2.01), Rays +1.5 ($1.83)
- 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 $1.47 and the Rays at $2.75.
The Yankees are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.01 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.83.
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 Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Yankees vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.75 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.83 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Yankees vs Rays predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better 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 1.4% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Yankees vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Yankees vs Rays: Essential Details
The game between the Yankees and Rays at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 9:05am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Saturday 3 May 2025
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Yankees vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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