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The Tampa Bay Rays (60-53) will once again pay a visit to the New York Yankees (72-43) in Bronx on Tuesday, August 16 at Yankee Stadium. Each team will be eager to come out on top as they work their way through the final third of the regular season. Catch all the action at 7:05 PM ET!
For context related to Tuesday’s matchup, how have the Yankees and the Rays performed against each other historically?
This season, these franchises have fought in 10 matchups, and the Yankees have earned a win six times against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Monday, the score was 0-4 in favor of the New York Yankees. The Yankees had 0 runs and seven hits, whereas the Rays racked up four runs on seven hits. We’ll see what happens when it all goes down at Yankee Stadium.
Betting Preview for the Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees MLB Game on August 16 2022
Where: Yankee Stadium in Bronx, NY
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 7:05 PM ET
Betting on the Tampa Bay Rays
Record: (61W-53L) | American League East Standing: 3
The Rays lost to the New York Yankees 0-4 the last time they met on Monday, and we can’t wait to find out if they can come away victorious in this one. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .237 and specifically Harold Ramírez is riding high with a .329 average. In terms of defense, the team is carrying an ERA of 3.42 and a .986 fielding percentage. Before you place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances, be sure to consult our odds analysis!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed thatthe Rays are without Jon Chargois (Oblique), Michael Zunino (Shoulder), Manuel Margot (Knee), Shane Baz (Elbow), Andrew Kittredge (Elbow), Brendan McKay (Shoulder), Harold Ramírez (Thumb), Yonny Chirinos (Elbow), Wander Samuel Franco (Wrist), Jonathon Feyereisen (Shoulder), Nick Anderson (Elbow), Josh Fleming (Oblique), Matthew Wisler (Neck), Kevin Kiermaier (Hip), and Tyler Glasnow (Elbow).
Betting on the New York Yankees
Record: (72W-44L) | American League East Standing: 1
In their last game on Monday, the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .243 as Aaron Judge leads the club hitting .300. Defensively speaking, the Yankees hold an ERA of 3.29 and a fielding percentage of .988. Make sure you review our odds analysis below so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Yankees are missing Giancarlo Stanton (Achilles), Michael King (Elbow), Miguel Castro (Shoulder), David LeMahieu (Toe), Zachary Britton (Elbow), Harrison Bader (Foot), Stephen Ridings (Shoulder), Chad Green (Elbow), Luis Severino (Lat), and Matthew Carpenter (Foot).
Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: New York Yankees (-168) at FanDuel
The New York Yankees are considered the favorite by many baseball fans and oddsmakers in this one. The team could be experiencing a better August, entering the game with a winning percentage of 23.08% for this month, accounting a total of three wins. Comparatively, the Tampa Bay Rays’ winning percentage is greater at 58.33% for this month, a record of seven victories in total.
Over/Under Pick: Under 7.5 Total Runs (-112) at FanDuel
Be sure to consider that the estimated over/under for this game is under 7.5 before placing your bet. By this, we mean that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 7.5.
Runline Pick: New York Yankees -1.5 Runs (+125) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the New York Yankees will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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