New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Highlights MLB Odds Menu

The New York Yankees will look to improve on a 45-20 record when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Saturday.

Ryne Stanek gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday; he's 1-1 on the season. The New York Yankees, meanwhile, will counter with Luis Severino, who will be looking to improve on his 9-2 mark.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.0-3.1 win for the Rays on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

45-20 New York battles the Rays, currently with a 32-37 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays odds would favor the Yankees if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. New York is rated No. 7 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tampa Bay is at No. 16.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the New York Yankees No. 1-ranked scoring average of 5.4 runs per game, against a Tampa Bay Rays offense rated No. 24 and scoring 4 runs per game. The Yankees have averaged 8.62 hits per game to date this season, more than the Rays hitters have managed (8.59 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and New York has the No. 7-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rays own the No. 14 mark in runs allowed.