Rays vs. Yankees Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 9/2/2022

The Tampa Bay Rays (72-57) hope to avoid an upset as -125 favorites when they take on Anthony Rizzo (with homers in two straight contests) and the New York Yankees (79-52). First pitch is at 7:10 PM ET Friday, live from Tropicana Field. New York will send Domingo German out to start this one, while Tampa Bay has yet to name a starter.

Rays vs. Yankees Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Rays vs. Yankees

After digging through all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Yankees on the moneyline at +105. Our computer picks see the scoring going over the total of 7 runs.

Our computer pick: New York Yankees (+105) and Over (7)

Rays vs. Yankees Game Info

• New York Yankees probable starting pitcher: Domingo Germán
• Game Day: Friday, September 2, 2022
• Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
• Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
• Stadium: Tropicana Field

Yankees Starter Domingo Germán

• German will make his first start of the season for the Yankees.
• The 30-year-old right-hander will make his season debut.
• The Rays have scored 550 runs this season, which ranks 18th in MLB. They have 1046 hits, 19th in baseball, with 118 home runs (22nd in the league).

Rays Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rays have entered the game as favorites 88 times this season and won 54, or 61.4%, of those games.
• This season, Tampa Bay has won 50 of its 79 games, or 63.3%, when favored by at least -125 on the moneyline.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Rays have a 55.6% chance to win.
• Tampa Bay and its opponents have hit the over in 60 of their 129 games with a total this season.
• The Rays are 62-67-0 against the spread this season.

Yankees Betting Picks & Insights

• The Yankees have been underdogs in 11 games this season and have come away with the win five times (45.5%) in those contests.
• New York has a win-loss record of 5-4 when favored by +105 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
• The Yankees have an implied victory probability of 48.8% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
• New York’s games have gone over the total in 59 of their 131 opportunities.
• The Yankees have posted a record of 57-74-0 against the spread this season.

Rays Leaders & Batting Stats

• The Rays best hitter so far this season is Yandy Diaz, who’s hitting at a team-leading .289 clip along with eight homers and 48 RBI.
• Among all batters in baseball, Diaz’s home run total places him 179th, and his RBI tally puts him 109th.
• Diaz carries a five-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is hitting .550 with four doubles, a home run, three walks and two RBI.
• Randy Arozarena has shown his power as he leads his team with 18 home runs and 70 RBI.
• Arozarena is 50th in home runs and 29th in RBI on the season.
• Arozarena carries a four-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .455 with three doubles, a home run, a walk and four RBI.
• Harold Ramirez has 19 doubles, five home runs and 16 walks while batting .331.
• Ramirez has at least one base hit in three straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .348 with a double and four RBI.
• Isaac Paredes has shown his power as he paces his team with 18 home runs.

Yankees Leaders & Batting Stats

• Aaron Judge has managed a team-high 51 home runs and has driven in 113 runs.
• Judge ranks first in homers and first in RBI among all hitters in the majors.
• Rizzo is batting .225 with 19 doubles, a triple, 30 home runs and 55 walks.
• Among all MLB hitters, Rizzo ranks eighth in homers and 28th in RBI.
• DJ LeMahieu has 18 doubles, 12 home runs and 64 walks while hitting .269.
• Andrew Benintendi leads the Yankees with a .300 batting average.