Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 28, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 28, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Prediction 7/28

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Monday, July 28, 2025. The game starts at 7:05 PM and will be shown on the YES channel. The weather forecast predicts a very hot day with clear skies and a light breeze.

Rays vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays +101. The Rays have a strong starter in Drew Rasmussen, who has a better ERA and WHIP compared to Cam Schlittler of the Yankees. The Rays’ recent away performance is not great, but Rasmussen’s stats give them an edge.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-107). Both teams have shown limited offensive output in recent games. With Rasmussen’s strong pitching, a lower-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The New York Yankees have a home record of 31-21 this season.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a road record of 22-25 this season.
  • The Yankees recently won against the Philadelphia Phillies with a score of 4-3.
  • The Rays lost their last three games against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • The game will be played at Yankee Stadium with clear skies and a light breeze.

Rays vs Yankees Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees meet at Yankee Stadium for an exciting game under the lights. The Rays will rely on Drew Rasmussen, who has an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.03. He aims to add another win to his 7-5 record this season.

On the mound for the Yankees is Cam Schlittler. He has an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.55. With a 1-0 record, Schlittler looks to maintain his winning start. Fans can expect a hot night with clear skies and a light breeze, making for ideal baseball conditions.

Yankees’ Strengths and Challenges

The New York Yankees have a solid lineup this season. Their team batting average is .254, which ranks them 4th in the league. They also lead the league in on-base percentage at .332 and slugging percentage at .454. Anthony Volpe, Paul Goldschmidt, and Ryan McMahon are key players to watch. Volpe has played 104 games with a batting average of .215. Goldschmidt has a higher batting average of .287 and leads the team in runs with 58. The Yankees’ pitching has room for improvement. Cam Schlittler will start the game with an ERA of 4.36. The team’s overall ERA is 4.00, placing them 16th in the league.

Rays Ready for the Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays have a strong lineup this season. Their team batting average is .255, ranking them 3rd in the league. They also have 115 home runs, placing them 15th. Junior Caminero is a standout player for the Rays. He has played 100 games with a batting average of .257. He leads the team in home runs with 26 and in runs with 59. On the pitching side, Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays. He has an ERA of 2.93 and a WHIP of 1.03. The team’s overall ERA is 3.88, ranking them 13th in the league.

Final Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays are a solid pick for the money line at +101. Drew Rasmussen’s impressive ERA of 2.93 and WHIP of 1.03 give the Rays a pitching advantage over the Yankees’ Cam Schlittler, who has an ERA of 4.36 and a WHIP of 1.55. Despite the Rays’ recent struggles on the road, Rasmussen’s stats suggest they have a good chance to win.

For the over/under prediction, taking the under 8.5 at -107 seems wise. Both teams have shown limited offensive production in their recent games. With Rasmussen’s strong pitching, the game is likely to have fewer runs, making the under a favorable choice.

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

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