Saturday’s game between the New York Yankees (59-40) and the Tampa Bay Rays (48-49) at Yankee Stadium has a projected final score of 5-4 based on our computer prediction, with the Yankees taking home the win. First pitch is at 1:05 PM on July 20.

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Yankees vs. Rays Matchup Info

• When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 1:05 PM ET
• Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
• How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
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Yankees vs. Rays Predictions

• Score Prediction: Yankees 5, Rays 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Yankees vs. Rays Betting Lines

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Yankees Betting Insights

• New York has been the favorite in 75 games this season, and has come away with the win 43 times (57.3%) in those contests.
• The Yankees have a win-loss record of 21-12 when favored by -155 or better by sportsbooks this year.
• Contests involving New York have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 50 of 99 chances this season.
• The Yankees had a 3-9 record across the 12 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 matchups — all had a set run total — New York and its opponents combined to go over the total seven times.

Rays Betting Insights

• Tampa Bay is 18-25 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 41.9% of those games).
• The Rays are 3-6 (winning only 33.3% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +130 or longer.
• Tampa Bay has played in 97 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 45 times (45-49-3).
• In seven games over their past 15 matchups when set as underdogs by sportsbooks, the Rays had a record of 3-4.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Tampa Bay and its opponents are 4-10-1 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Yankees vs. Rays Probable Pitchers

Yankees’ Starting Pitcher: Nestor Cortes Jr.

• The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.67 and 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .243 in 20 games this season.
• Nestor Cortes Jr.’s team has won 35.3% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (6-11).
• Cortes’ team has won seven of his 20 starts this season.
• Games started by Cortes have an 8-10-2 record at hitting the over this season.

Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Taj Bradley

• The 23-year-old has a 2.90 ERA and 11.2 strikeouts per nine innings over 12 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .208 to opposing hitters.
• The Rays have a 2-4 record in Bradley’s six starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
• Bradley’s team has won seven of his 12 starts.
• Taj Bradley has had 12 starts with a total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in one of those matchups.

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