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Rays vs. Yankees Prediction and Odds - Aug 16, 2022

The New York Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, beginning at 7:05PM ET.
Nestor Cortes (9-3, 2.67 ERA) will get the ball for the Yankees, up against Jeffrey Springs (4-3, 2.56 ERA) for the Rays.
Dimers' best betting picks for Rays vs. Yankees, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.
Who will win Rays vs. Yankees?
Using advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Rays-Yankees MLB game 10,000 times.
Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Yankees a 57% chance of defeating the Rays.
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Rays vs. Yankees Odds
- Run Line: Yankees -1.5 (+145), Rays +1.5 (-145)
- Moneyline: Yankees -155, Rays +145
- Total: Over/Under 7 (-105/-110)
Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under
The Yankees are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Rays, with +145 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the run line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -145.
BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Yankees at -155, which means you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they get the W.
Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at +145, where you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.
The Over/Under is set at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.
As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.
According to DimersBOT, the Rays (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.
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Best Bets for Rays vs. Yankees
- Run Line: Rays +1.5 @ -145 via Caesars Sportsbook (61% probability)
- Moneyline: Rays @ +145 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.1% edge)
- Total: Over 7 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)
Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make better investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.
While the Yankees are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rays moneyline is the best option due to the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Rays vs. Yankees Prediction
Use our widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. NY Yankees, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.
Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Rays-Yankees matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live scores.
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Rays vs. Yankees on Tuesday August 16, 2022.
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Rays vs. Yankees 2022 Game Info
Tuesday's matchup between the Yankees and Rays at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 7:05PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Tuesday August 16, 2022
- Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
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