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

MLB action continues on Thursday at 7:05PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

The Yankees will send Clarke Schmidt (3-2, 3.26 ERA) to the mound, while the Rays will counter with Jalen Beeks (1-1, 1.38 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Rays vs. Yankees, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Rays vs. Yankees?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rays-Yankees MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Yankees a 61% chance of beating the Rays.

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Rays vs. Yankees Current Odds

• Run Line: Yankees -1.5 (+120), Rays +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Yankees -169, Rays +155
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-114/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Yankees are -1.5 favorites versus the Rays, with +120 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -135.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Yankees at -169, which means you can risk $169 to win $100, for a total payout of $269, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at +155, where you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -114, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rays (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Yankees

• Run Line: Rays +1.5 @ -135 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Rays @ +155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

While the Yankees are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rays moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Rays vs. Yankees Prediction

Use our dynamic widget below to see the latest 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 Thursday's Rays-Yankees matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Rays vs. Yankees on Thursday June 16, 2022.

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Rays vs. Yankees 2022 Game Info

Thursday'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: Thursday June 16, 2022
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: Yankee Stadium

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