The Tampa Bay Rays will play against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, May 03, 2025. The game is set to begin at 1:05 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game in New York.

Rays vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rays MoneyLine 157. The Rays offer better value as the underdog. Despite their recent struggles, they can surprise with solid performances from their hitters.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-114). Both teams have strong pitching stats, and the Rays have struggled to score in recent games, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Tampa Bay Rays have a regular season record of 14-18 and are 5 games back in the AL East.
• The New York Yankees have a regular season record of 19-13 with a division record of 7-4.
• In the recent game on May 2, 2025, the Yankees defeated the Rays 3-0, with Max Fried pitching 7 innings and allowing only 1 hit.
• During the recent spring training game on April 29, 2025, the Yankees hit 6 home runs against the Orioles, winning 15-3.
• The Rays’ home record this season is 9-13, while their road record is 5-5.

Rays vs Yankees Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will head to Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees. The game will start at 1:05 PM on May 03, 2025. Zack Littell will be on the mound for the Rays, aiming to improve his season record.

Clarke Schmidt will start for the Yankees. He has started in three games this season. Both teams will be looking to gain an edge in the AL East standings.

Yankees’ Power at the Plate

The New York Yankees have a strong lineup this season. Aaron Judge leads the team with a .430 batting average. He also has 10 home runs and 32 RBIs, both ranking first in the league. Ben Rice adds depth to the lineup with his .265 batting average. He has hit 8 home runs and scored 22 runs. Anthony Volpe contributes with 5 home runs and 19 RBIs. The Yankees’ team stats show their strength in hitting. They have a .265 batting average, ranking second. Their on-base percentage and slugging percentage both rank first in the league.

Tampa Bay Rays: Steady Performers

The Tampa Bay Rays have a lineup with solid hitters. Yandy Díaz has played 32 games, hitting a .248 average. Jonathan Aranda stands out with a .298 average and shares the team lead with 4 home runs. Junior Caminero leads the team with 6 home runs. He also has 17 runs, which is the highest on the team. The Rays have a .242 team batting average, placing them 14th in the league. Zack Littell will pitch for the Rays. He has a 1-5 record with a 5.03 ERA over 34 innings. Littell has struck out 22 batters this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays MoneyLine at 157 presents a good opportunity for bettors. Although the Rays have a 14-18 record, they have shown potential with hitters like Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero. Aranda’s .298 batting average and Caminero’s six home runs highlight the team’s ability to perform well offensively.

Choosing the Under 9.5 is a sound decision given both teams’ pitching strengths. The Rays have a team ERA of 3.57, ranking them ninth, while the Yankees are close behind with a 3.60 ERA. With the Rays struggling to score in recent games, a lower-scoring game seems likely.

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