Rays @ Yankees: Predictions, picks and bets

Two teams sitting at the top of NL East with genuine chances of winning the World Series embark on a three-game series today.

The Rays (+1000 for the World Series) head to New York to face the Yankees (+500).

Will the Rays extend their lead at the top of AL East or will the Yankees prove why they’re favorites and come out on top? MLB Bet Hub predictions below 👇

Dimers' predictions are based on 10,000 simulations of this particular matchup

Dimers' Suggested Plays

🔥 BEST: Yankees ML (-139*)
💪 Run line: Rays +1.5
☝ Over/under: o7.5 total runs
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BEST: Moneyline

Yankees to win has a 58% probability

The Yanks have Gerrit Cole (4-1) listed as starting pitcher today which our model likes a lot. A 58% chance that they win and at some decent odds.

Run line

Rays +1.5 has a 61% probability

The Rays are top of the AL East and can’t be dismissed in this one. The +1.5 looks good here even with the Yankees being the likely winners.

Over/Under

Total runs o7.5 has a 0.8% edge

A 50-50 split with this run line as our model agrees quite strongly with the sportsbooks. A slight edge can be found against the books if you take the overs.

Dimers' take-out

A huge matchup here that has plenty on offer for both homers and neutrals alike. If you're keen to play, you can review the best legal online sportsbooks in your area, here.

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