New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 20, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 20, 2025 ,

MLB New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction 4/20

The New York Yankees will visit the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The game is set to start at 1:40 PM. Fans will gather for this night game to see these teams compete.

Yankees vs. Rays Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Yankees MoneyLine -150. Max Fried has a strong record this season with a 1.88 ERA. The Yankees have a better overall record and are playing at home.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-109). Both teams have shown solid hitting stats, and recent games have had high scores. Ryan Pepiot has struggled with a 4.91 ERA, which could lead to more runs.

Team Trends

  • The New York Yankees have a strong home record this season, standing at 8-4.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled on the road with a 0-3 record.
  • Aaron Judge had a notable performance on April 19th, going 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs against the Rays.
  • Carlos Rodón pitched 6 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts for the Yankees on April 18th.
  • Jonathan Aranda hit a home run for the Rays on April 19th against the Yankees.

Yankees vs Rays Preview

The Yankees will take on the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Max Fried will start for the Yankees. Fried has a 3-0 record and an ERA of 1.88 this season. He has pitched well in his recent games, showing strong performances against teams like the Royals and Tigers.

Ryan Pepiot will be on the mound for the Rays. Pepiot has a 1-2 record with an ERA of 4.91. He has had mixed results in his recent outings. His last game against the Red Sox saw him give up six runs. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for the game.

Tampa Bay Rays: Key Players and Stats

The Tampa Bay Rays have strong hitters this season. Jonathan Aranda is doing well with a .367 batting average and 13 RBIs. He ranks second in the league for home runs and runs.

Junior Caminero is another top performer for the Rays. He leads the team with five home runs and 14 runs. His batting average is .284, and he has 11 RBIs.

Kameron Misner is also contributing with a .360 batting average. He has 10 RBIs and three home runs. Misner ranks third on the team for runs scored.

New York Yankees: Power at the Plate

Aaron Judge is leading the way for the Yankees. He has a .397 batting average and ranks first in the league for home runs with seven. Judge also leads in runs and RBIs, making him a key player to watch. Jazz Chisholm Jr. is another important player for the Yankees. Despite a lower batting average of .165, he has six home runs. Chisholm Jr. is currently appealing a suspension, which allows him to play during the process. Ben Rice adds strength to the Yankees’ lineup. He holds a .292 batting average with five home runs. Rice is dealing with an elbow injury, making his participation uncertain.

Final Betting Pick

The Yankees MoneyLine at -150 is a solid pick due to their strong home record of 8-4. Max Fried has been effective this season with a 1.88 ERA, making it tough for opponents to score. The Yankees’ overall record of 13-8 also shows they are performing well this season.

Choosing the over 8.5 runs is reasonable given the teams’ hitting stats. The Yankees have a .257 batting average and 35 home runs, while the Rays have a .265 average. With Ryan Pepiot’s 4.91 ERA, the game could see more runs, adding to the likelihood of hitting the over.

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