On Sunday, May 04, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays will play against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The game is set to begin at 1:35 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night of baseball action.

Rays vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rays MoneyLine 154. The Rays offer good value as the underdog. Their recent win against the Yankees shows they can compete.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-120). Both teams have solid pitching and the Yankees have the top batting average against. This could keep the score low.

Team Trends

• The Tampa Bay Rays have a division record of 3-6 this season.
• The New York Yankees have a home record of 11-6 this season.
• The Tampa Bay Rays won against the New York Yankees on May 3rd, 2025, with a score of 3-2.
• Aaron Judge hit a home run in the game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 3rd, 2025.
• Max Fried pitched 7 innings with 6 strikeouts for the Yankees on May 2nd, 2025.

Rays vs Yankees Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees are set to meet at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, May 04, 2025. The game will start at 1:35 PM, and both teams aim to secure a win. The Rays will have Taj Bradley on the mound. Bradley has a 2-2 record this season with an ERA of 4.58 over 35 1/3 innings. He has struck out 29 batters and walked 15.

The Yankees will counter with Will Warren as their starting pitcher. Warren has a 1-1 record and an ERA of 5.62 in 24 innings this season. He has recorded 26 strikeouts and 12 walks. Both pitchers will look to improve their stats and help their teams in this division matchup. Fans can expect an interesting game with these pitchers on the mound.

Yankees’ Key Performers and Pitching Prospects

Aaron Judge is leading the Yankees with his impressive stats. He has a batting average of .432 and has hit 11 home runs. Judge also leads the league with 31 runs and 33 RBIs. Ben Rice is another key player for the Yankees. His batting average is .255, and he has hit 8 home runs. Rice has scored 22 runs and has 13 RBIs this season. Anthony Volpe might not play due to a shoulder injury. He has a batting average of .233 with 5 home runs. Volpe has 16 runs and 19 RBIs, making him a strong player when healthy.

Rays’ Lineup and Pitching Insights

Yandy Díaz is a key player for the Rays. He has played in 33 games with a batting average of .242. Díaz has hit 4 home runs and has 14 RBIs. Jonathan Aranda is another important hitter for the Rays. His batting average is .298, and he has played in 30 games. Aranda has also hit 4 home runs and has 14 RBIs. Junior Caminero leads the Rays in home runs. He has hit 6 home runs in 32 games. Caminero has a batting average of .240 and 13 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays MoneyLine at 154 is a solid pick due to their recent win against the Yankees. This shows they can perform well against strong teams. The Rays have a decent road record of 6-5, which adds to their potential for success in this game.

The Under 9.0 prediction is supported by both teams’ strong pitching stats. The Rays have a team ERA of 3.52, ranking 8th, while the Yankees have a .199 batting average against, ranking 1st. These factors suggest a low-scoring game, making the Under a reasonable choice.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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