Rays vs Yankees Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 April 2025
Last updated: Apr 17, 2025, 1:29AM | Published: Apr 17, 2025, 1:29AM
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the New York Yankees in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday, beginning at 9:05am AEST.
Taj Bradley (2-0, 3.71 ERA) will start for the Rays, while the Yankees will counter with Will Warren (1-0, 5.14 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rays vs Yankees game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model is unable to split the two teams, giving both the Rays and the Yankees an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Rays vs Yankees: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.90, Yankees $1.92
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.56), Yankees -1.5 ($2.49)
- Total (Over/Under 9.167 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rays at $1.90 and the Yankees at $1.92.
The Rays are 1.5-run underdogs against the Yankees, with odds of $1.56 available at TAB.
For the favourite Yankees (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.49.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.167 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 9.167-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Rays vs Yankees: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: NY Yankees at $1.92 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.56 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9.167 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Rays vs Yankees best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rays vs Yankees: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees match-up.
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Rays vs Yankees: Essential Details
The game between the Rays and Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to commence at 9:05am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees
- Date: Friday 18 April 2025
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs NY Yankees predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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