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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees predictions for MLB Saturday.
MLB action continues on Saturday at 1:35 PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
Ryan Weathers (2-2, 3.58 ERA) will start for the Yankees, while the Rays have opted for Drew Rasmussen (4-1, 3.19 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Yankees as the most likely winner of the Rays vs. Yankees game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Yankees prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Yankees, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Yankees a 57% chance of beating the Rays.
According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of seven runs has a 56% chance of going over.
Rays vs. Yankees odds [5/23/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-184) | -1.5 (+165) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -136 |
| Total | o7 (-112) | u7 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rays vs. Yankees picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | Yankees -1.5 | +165 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | -136 |
| Total | Over 7 | -112 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rays vs. Yankees game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Yankees and Rays at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to commence at 1:35 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 1:35 PM ET/10:35AM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Rays in Saturday'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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