The New York Yankees (46-16), led by the red-hot Kyle Higashioka and his two-game homer streak, are -271 favorites to pick up a win over the Tampa Bay Rays (35-27) Thursday at 7:05 PM ET, live from Yankee Stadium. Luis Severino will get the ball for New York while Tampa Bay counter with Jalen Beeks.
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Yankees vs. Rays Spread and Betting Line
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | -271 | +224 | 7.5 | -112 | -108 | -1.5 | -125 | +103 |
Computer Predictions for Yankees vs. Rays
Our computer pick: Tampa Bay Rays (+224) and Over (7.5)
Yankees vs. Rays Game Info
- New York Yankees probable starting pitcher: Luis Severino
- Tampa Bay Rays probable starting pitcher: Jalen Beeks
- Game Day: Thursday, June 16, 2022
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Pitching Matchup
| Severino | Beeks | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | GS | 1 |
| 4-1 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 2.80 | ERA | 1.38 |
| 61.0 | IP | 26.0 |
| 15 | BB | 8 |
| 71 | SO | 32 |
Yankees Starter Luis Severino
- Severino gets the start for the Yankees, his 12th of the season. He is 4-1 with a 2.80 ERA and 71 strikeouts through 61 innings pitched.
- In his most recent time out on Friday against the Chicago Cubs, the right-hander threw 6 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering seven hits.
- In 11 games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.80, with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .213 against him.
- Severino is looking to continue a second-game quality start streak in this game.
- Severino is seeking his sixth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 innings per appearance on the hill.
- He will face a Rays offense that ranks 24th in the league with 258 runs while batting .231 as a unit. It has a collective .373 slugging percentage (26th in MLB play) and has hit a total of 58 home runs (21st in MLB).
- Severino has a 5.68 ERA and a 0.632 WHIP against the Rays this season in 6 1/3 innings pitched, allowing a .095 batting average over one appearance.
Rays Starter Jalen Beeks
- The Rays’ Beeks will make his second start of the season.
- The left-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins, throwing 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief and allowing two hits.
- He has pitched in 16 games this season with an ERA of 1.38, a 4 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000.
- The Yankees are batting .246 this season, 12th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .435 (second in the league) with 100 home runs.
- The Yankees have gone 1-for-8 with a double in one game against the left-hander this season.
Yankees Betting Picks & Insights
- This season, the Yankees have won 42 out of the 57 games, or 73.7%, in which they’ve been favored.
- New York has a record of 4-1 in games where sportsbooks favor them by at least -271 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 73% chance of a victory for the Yankees.
- So far this season, New York and its opponents have hit the over in 27 of their 61 games with a total.
- The Yankees are 32-29-0 ATS in their 61 games with a spread this season.
Rays Betting Picks & Insights
- The Rays have been underdogs in 16 games this season and have come away with the win six times (37.5%) in those contests.
- This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Tampa Bay this season with a +224 moneyline set for this game.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rays have a 30.9% chance of walking away with the win.
- Tampa Bay and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 28 of their 62 opportunities.
- The Rays have posted a record of 29-33-0 against the spread this season.
Yankees Leaders & Batting Stats
- Aaron Judge’s 25 home runs and 49 RBI both lead the Yankees, in addition to his team-high .313 average.
- Among all MLB hitters, Judge ranks 10th in batting average, 14th in on-base percentage, and first in slugging.
- Anthony Rizzo is batting .213 with 10 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 25 walks.
- Of all MLB batters, Rizzo ranks 14th in home runs and 12th in RBI.
- DJ LeMahieu is hitting .261 with 12 doubles, five home runs and 23 walks.
- Gleyber Torres has eight doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 13 walks while hitting .250.
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | 60 | .313 | .384 | .683 | 25 | 49 | 72 |
| Anthony Rizzo | 61 | .213 | .314 | .467 | 15 | 41 | 48 |
| DJ LeMahieu | 53 | .261 | .345 | .397 | 5 | 27 | 52 |
| Gleyber Torres | 56 | .250 | .298 | .490 | 12 | 28 | 48 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | 50 | .263 | .341 | .508 | 13 | 40 | 47 |
Rays Leaders & Batting Stats
- Randy Arozarena leads the Rays with seven home runs.
- In all of the majors, Arozarena ranks 77th in home runs and 58th in RBI.
- Yandy Diaz has a club-high .270 batting average.
- Diaz is currently 219th in homers and 237th in RBI in the big leagues.
- Manuel Margot has 10 doubles, a triple, three home runs and 16 walks while batting .317.
- Ji-Man Choi has a team-best 32 runs batted in.
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Arozarena | 60 | .261 | .316 | .430 | 7 | 31 | 60 |
| Yandy Díaz | 54 | .270 | .398 | .354 | 3 | 14 | 48 |
| Manuel Margot | 46 | .317 | .381 | .445 | 3 | 24 | 52 |
| Ji-Man Choi | 43 | .288 | .373 | .482 | 5 | 32 | 40 |
| Harold Ramirez | 49 | .286 | .327 | .374 | 2 | 20 | 42 |
Betting Tips for Yankees vs. Rays
After digging through all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Rays on the moneyline at +224. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 7.5 runs.