New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the New York Yankees pay a visit to Tropicana Field.

Tampa Bay sends Jake Odorizzi out against CC Sabathia for the New York Yankees in this game. Odorizzi is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA on the season, while Sabathia is 0-0 on the year and has a 0.00 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Tampa Bay Rays as -123 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.2-3.4 win for the Rays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

1-0 Tampa Bay battles the Yankees, currently with a 0-1 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs New York injuries news.

The Tampa Bay Rays sit at No. 21 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the New York Yankees sit at No. 23 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Tampa Bay Rays No. 5 ranked offense (7 runs per game) against a New York Yankees defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 26 at 7 runs allowed per game. The Tampa Bay Rays have been averaging 13 hits per game, more than the New York Yankees have managed so far this season (9 hits on average).

Defensively, New York features the No. 12-rated defense on the road, allowing 7 runs per game. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, comes in at No. 2 at home, scoring 7 runs per game.