The New York Yankees will play against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday, April 17, 2025. The game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Fans can catch the action starting at 7:05 PM in the night.

Yankees vs. Rays Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Yankees MoneyLine: -104. The Yankees have a better record and strong hitters like Aaron Judge. Their recent form shows they are capable of winning.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-107). Both teams have solid pitching, and recent games have shown lower scores, making the under a safer choice.

Team Trends

• The New York Yankees have a regular season record of 11-7.
• The Tampa Bay Rays have not won any road games this season, with a road record of 0-3.
• Aaron Judge had a perfect 3/3 hitting performance with a home run in the Yankees’ win over the Kansas City Royals on April 16th, 2025.
• Tampa Bay Rays’ Shane Baz struck out 11 batters in their 16-1 win against the Boston Red Sox on April 14th, 2025.
• The Yankees won three consecutive games against the Kansas City Royals during spring training in April 2025.

Yankees vs Rays Preview

The New York Yankees are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Yankees will have Will Warren on the mound. Warren’s 2025 season shows a 1-0 record with a 5.14 ERA over 14 innings. In his last outing against the Giants, he pitched five innings, allowing two runs and striking out six.

On the other side, the Rays will start Taj Bradley. Bradley has a 2-0 record with a 3.71 ERA in 17 innings this season. He recently pitched six innings against the Braves, giving up one run and striking out seven. Fans can expect a night game starting at 7:05 PM.

Rays Ready to Shine at Home

The Tampa Bay Rays have strong hitters. Jonathan Aranda leads with a .396 batting average. He has 11 RBIs, which ranks first in the league. His teammate, Kameron Misner, is close behind with a .395 average and 10 RBIs. Junior Caminero adds power to the lineup. He has hit four home runs, the most on the team. Caminero also leads the team with 12 runs scored. These players are key for the Rays’ offense. On the mound, Taj Bradley is the starting pitcher. He has a 2-0 record and a 3.71 ERA. Bradley struck out 21 batters in 17 innings this season. The Rays hope he continues his strong performance.

Yankees Aim to Dominate Away

Aaron Judge is having a great season for the Yankees. He leads the league in home runs with seven. Judge also has the most RBIs and runs scored in the league, with 21 and 20, respectively. His batting average is .409, making him a key player. Jazz Chisholm Jr. adds power to the Yankees lineup. He has hit six home runs, placing him second in the league. Chisholm Jr. has 12 runs and 11 RBIs, making him a strong contributor. Will Warren is the starting pitcher for the Yankees. He has a 1-0 record and a 5.14 ERA. Warren pitched 14 innings this season and struck out 15 batters. The Yankees hope he can improve his performance on the mound.

Final Betting Pick

The Yankees’ money line at -104 is a solid pick. With a record of 11-7, they have shown strong form. Aaron Judge is a key player, leading the league in home runs and RBIs. The Yankees also have a strong batting average and slugging percentage, making them a good choice against the Rays.

The under 9.0 (-107) is a good option due to both teams’ pitching strengths. Will Warren and Taj Bradley have shown they can limit runs. Recent games for both teams have seen lower scores, supporting the under pick. The Yankees’ pitching has a low batting average against, which can help keep the score down.

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