Yankees vs Rays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 27

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  • The Rays are + favorites vs the Yankees
  • Yankees starting pitcher: Carlos Rodón
  • Rays starting pitcher: Zack Littell
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The New York Yankees (+) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (+) on Sunday, August 27, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40pm EDT in St. Petersburg.

The Rays are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at + (+).

The Yankees vs Rays Over/Under is total runs for the game.

This season, the Yankees are 62-67 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 67-63 ATS.

Yankees vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Yankees+ +O ++
Rays + +U ++

Yankees vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Sunday‘s MLB matchup with 55.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Yankees and Rays and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Yankees players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Yankees Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Giancarlo Stanton has hit the Singles Under in 29 of his last 39 games (+12.85 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 13 of his last 15 away games (+11.00 Units / 57% ROI)
  • Harrison Bader has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 21 away games (+9.80 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Ben Rortvedt has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+9.65 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Giancarlo Stanton has hit the Hits Under in 21 of his last 39 games (+9.65 Units / 23% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Josh Lowe has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 19 games (+12.15 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Yandy Diaz has hit the Hits Over in 11 of his last 17 games (+11.80 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Brandon Lowe has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+11.45 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Josh Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 19 games (+11.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Randy Arozarena has hit the Runs Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+10.50 Units / 69% ROI)

Rays vs Yankees Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Volpe 0.5 +575 0.5 -1600
Brandon Lowe 0.5 +450 0.5 -900
Kyle Higashioka 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
DJ LeMahieu 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000

Rays vs Yankees Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Everson Pereira 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Anthony Volpe 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Brandon Lowe 0.5 -150 0.5 +110
Luke Raley 0.5 -145 0.5 +110
Kyle Higashioka 0.5 -150 0.5 +110

Rays vs Yankees RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Anthony Volpe 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Brandon Lowe 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Harold Ramirez 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Kyle Higashioka 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
DJ LeMahieu 0.5 +260 0.5 -350

Rays vs Yankees Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Carlos Rodon 6.5 +130 6.5 -165
Carlos Rodon 5.5 -160 5.5 +120
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Team Total Under in 41 of their last 66 games (+14.34 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 14 of their last 21 away games (+6.84 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Game Total Over in 28 of their last 50 games (+4.60 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+2.00 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 25 games at home (+12.74 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Over in 39 of their last 64 games at home (+12.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 39 of their last 66 games at home (+9.69 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 44 of their last 67 games at home (+7.55 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 67 games at home (+5.20 Units / 7% ROI)

Yankees Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Yankees have gone 61-68 against the Run Line (-10.6 Units / -6.63% ROI).

  • 62-67 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.8 Units / -10.54% ROI
  • 60-65 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.55 Units / -8.13% ROI
  • 65-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.85 Units / -0.6% ROI

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rays have gone 67-63 against the Run Line (+3 Units / 1.93% ROI).

  • 79-51 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.35 Units / 3.03% ROI
  • 69-57 when betting on the total runs Over for +5.95 Units / 4.12% ROI
  • 57-69 when betting on the total runs Under for -18 Units / -12.69% ROI

starting pitcher – away

Rays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

starting pitcher – home

Yankees Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

keys to the game – away

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Yankees

The Rays are 60-2 (.968) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .897.

The Rays are 95-53 (.642) at home since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .529.

The Rays are just 10-22 (.312) after a win as underdogs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .417.

The Rays are 44-23 (.657) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .524.

team hitters – away

team hitters – home

team pitchers – away

team pitchers – home

Rays vs. Yankees Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jeffrey Springs (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Drew Rasmussen (Rays): Flexor, D60
  • Taylor Walls (Rays): Oblique, D10
  • Kevin Kelly (Rays): Undisclosed, D15
  • Shane Baz (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Shane McClanahan (Rays): Forearm, D60
  • Garrett Cleavinger (Rays): Knee, D60
  • Manuel Margot (Rays): Elbow, D10
  • Yandy Díaz (Rays): Forearm, Day-to-Day
  • Joshua Donaldson (Yankees): Calf, D60
  • Scott Effross (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • James Weber (Yankees): Forearm, D60
  • Luis Gil (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • Francelis Montas (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
  • William McKinney (Yankees): Back, D10
  • Jose Trevino (Yankees): Wrist, D60
  • Anthony Rizzo (Yankees): Concussion, D10
  • Nestor Cortes (Yankees): Shoulder, D15
  • Lou Trivino (Yankees): Elbow, D60

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