Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 2, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 2, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Prediction 5/2

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. This game will take place on Friday, May 02, 2025, at 7:05 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game under the lights.

Rays vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Rays +177. The Rays offer good value as the underdog. They have a winning record on the road and Ryan Pepiot’s recent performance shows potential.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-110). Max Fried’s strong pitching and the Rays’ solid team ERA suggest a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a home record of 9-13 and a road record of 5-4 this season.
  • The New York Yankees have a division record of 6-4, while the Rays have a division record of 2-5.
  • In their recent game against the Kansas City Royals, the Rays’ Shane Baz allowed 7 earned runs in 5 2/3 innings.
  • Aaron Judge hit a home run and had 3 RBIs in the Yankees’ recent loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
  • The Yankees secured a 15-3 win over the Orioles with 6 home runs in one of their recent games.

Rays vs Yankees Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will visit Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees. The game is scheduled for Friday, May 02, 2025, at 7:05 PM. Ryan Pepiot will be on the mound for the Rays. He has a record of 2-3 with a 4.24 ERA this season. Pepiot has struck out 34 batters in 34 innings.

Max Fried will pitch for the Yankees. Fried has been impressive this season with a 5-0 record and a 1.20 ERA. He has pitched 37 2/3 innings and struck out 33 batters. Fans can expect a competitive game with these two pitchers leading their teams.

Yankees’ Stellar Season: Key Players and Stats

The New York Yankees have a strong lineup this season. Aaron Judge leads the team with impressive numbers. He has a batting average of .427, with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs. Judge ranks first in the league for home runs, runs, and RBIs. Ben Rice is another key player for the Yankees. He has a batting average of .266 and has hit 8 home runs. Rice ranks second in the league for home runs and runs. His performance helps the Yankees maintain their top position in team hitting stats. Jazz Chisholm Jr. has 7 home runs and 17 RBIs. However, he is dealing with an oblique injury and might not play. Despite his lower batting average, Chisholm contributes to the Yankees’ success. The Yankees lead the league in several team hitting categories, including batting average and slugging percentage.

Tampa Bay Rays: Battling Through the Season

The Tampa Bay Rays have a few standout hitters this season. Yandy Díaz is a key player with a batting average of .254. He has 4 home runs and 14 RBIs, ranking second on the team in both categories. Díaz also has 13 runs, placing him third on the team. Jonathan Aranda is another important player for the Rays. He boasts a batting average of .308, which is the highest among the top hitters on the team. Aranda has also hit 4 home runs, contributing 14 RBIs and 14 runs. Junior Caminero leads the team with 6 home runs. He has a batting average of .256, and he leads the team with 17 runs. Caminero’s 13 RBIs rank third on the team, making him a crucial part of the lineup.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays as an underdog at +177 is a value pick. They have a solid road record of 5-4, which suggests they can perform well away from home. Ryan Pepiot’s season stats show potential, with a 4.24 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 34 innings. This indicates he can keep the game competitive against the Yankees.

The under 8.5 pick is supported by Max Fried’s strong pitching. Fried has a 1.20 ERA and has not lost a game this season. The Rays’ team ERA of 3.57 also points to a lower-scoring game. Both teams have solid pitching, which makes a high-scoring game less likely.

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