MLB Betting Line Favors the Tampa Bay Rays over the New York Yankees

Yankee Stadium hosts an MLB battle between the New York Yankees and the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

The match puts starter Chris Archer for the Tampa Bay Rays on the hill facing Ivan Nova for the New York Yankees. Archer brings a 12-10 mark to the game, while Nova is 5-7 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Tampa Bay Rays listed as favorites of -130 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.1-4.5 win for the Yankees on Sunday. 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

The New York Yankees sport a record of 75-59 heading into this matchup, while the Tampa Bay Rays sit at 67-68 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 7-ranked New York Yankees and the No. 17-rated Tampa Bay Rays in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, New York owns the No. 9 ranking for hits at 8.76 per game. By contrast, the Tampa Bay Rays are rated No. 24 in the same category at 8.36 per game.

Defensively, Tampa Bay features the No. 3-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.79 runs per game. New York, meanwhile, comes in at No. 5 at home, scoring 4.83 runs per game.