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Yankees vs. Rays prediction: Why Yankees are favored to win Sunday's MLB matchup [4/12/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Tampa Bay Rays will square off with the New York Yankees in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Sunday, commencing at 1:40 PM ET.
The Rays will start Drew Rasmussen (0-0, 1.80 ERA), pitting him against Cam Schlittler (2-0, 1.62 ERA) for the Yankees.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Yankees as the most likely winner of the Yankees vs. Rays game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Rays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Yankees and Rays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 55% chance of beating the Rays.
According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 53% chance of going over.
Yankees vs. Rays odds [4/12/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+123) | +1.5 (-145) |
| Moneyline | -135 | +120 |
| Total | o7.5 (-102) | u7.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Rays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rays +1.5 | -145 |
| Moneyline | Rays | +120 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yankees vs. Rays game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Yankees at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Rays in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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