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NY Yankees (67-57) at Tampa Bay (61-64)
- When: Aug 19 2025, 7:35 PM
- Where: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
- Where to watch: FDSSUN
Yankees vs. Rays – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: NY Yankees -145
Spread: NY Yankees -1.5 (+117)
Total: 8.5
New York Yankees Betting Outlook
The Yankees roll into Tampa with momentum after sweeping St. Louis, scoring 24 runs across three games. Their bats woke up in a big way, Ben Rice tied a career-high with seven RBIs, while Trent Grisham scored four runs in one game to spark the lineup.
Manager Aaron Boone praised the gritty at-bats that helped turn around a sluggish start to August. New York is 7-4 against Tampa this season, including a strong early series win at Tropicana Field.
Carlos Rodón (12-7, 3.25 ERA) gets the ball and has looked sharp lately, winning back-to-back decisions. He shut down the Rays earlier this season with six scoreless frames in April, showing he can handle this lineup when locked in.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Outlook
The Rays limp home after splitting a long 12-game road trip, capped by a 7-1 loss to San Francisco. Manager Kevin Cash was blunt about the situation: wins are needed against everyone, not just direct rivals, if Tampa wants to climb out of the AL East basement.
Shane Baz (8-9, 4.93 ERA) hasn’t won since June and has been rocked for a 6.09 ERA across his last eight starts. While he’s shown flashes, his struggles against New York, a .264 opponent batting average with five homers allowed in 18 1/3 innings, raise red flags against this hot Yankees lineup.
Final Betting Outlook
The Yankees’ offense is too hot to ignore, and Rodón offers steadier pitching than Baz right now. Expect New York to keep its bats rolling while Tampa continues to search for consistency.
Score Prediction: Yankees 6, Rays 3
Pick: NY Yankees -1.5 (+117)
Total: Over 8.5 (-109)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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