July 6, 2026 · 22:40

New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction

Expert prediction, odds analysis, and best bet for New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays on July 6, 2026.

Win Probability

New York YankeesWin ProbabilityTampa Bay Rays
43%
57%
43%57%
Rays
Predicted Winner
4–4.7
Away–Home
Predicted Score
67%
high
Confidence

Best Bet

High Confidence67%
Over 7.5
ML Pick
Rays
Run Line
Total
OVER 7.5

Current Odds

API-Sports
TeamMoneylineRun LineTotalImpl. Prob.
New York YankeesAway
+100-222-10250%
Tampa Bay RaysHome
-119+163-11654%
Odds via API-SportsTotal: O/U 7.5

Additional Full-Game Markets

Rays Team Total 3.5
Over-115Under-116
Yankees Team Total 3.5
Over-116Under-116
Total Runs Odd/Even
Odd-172Even+130
First Team To Score
Yankees-139Rays+101

First 5 Innings (F5)

F5 Moneyline
Yankees+135Rays+115
F5 Run Line (-0.5)
Yankees-164Rays+113
F5 Total 3.5
Over-135Under+100

Statistical Analysis

  • 1

    Tampa Bay Rays project 4.7 runs: 4.6 RF/G offense vs 3.9 RA/G New York Yankees pitching.

  • 2

    New York Yankees project 4.0 runs: 4.8 RF/G offense vs 4.1 RA/G Tampa Bay Rays pitching.

  • 3

    Tampa Bay Rays season record: 52–35 (60% win rate).

  • 4

    New York Yankees season record: 49–40 (55% win rate).

  • 5

    Tampa Bay Rays home: 4.9 RF/G, 4.0 RA/G (72% home win rate).

  • 6

    Tampa Bay Rays last 5: 4.0 RF/G, 3.0 RA/G (1d rest, 6 G last 7d).

  • 7

    New York Yankees last 5: 3.0 RF/G, 6.8 RA/G (1d rest, 6 G last 7d).

  • 8

    Moneyline edge vs market: +2.5%.

How This Prediction Was Made

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Team Data Inputs

MetricYankeesRays
Season Win%55.1%59.8%
Games Played8987
Season RF/G4.804.55
Season RA/G3.924.15
Run Diff/G0.880.40
Last-5 RF/G3.004.00
Last-5 RA/G6.803.00
Venue RF/G4.594.91
Venue RA/G3.484.00
Venue Win%56.5%72.1%
Form (last-5)1/5 W3/5 W
Rest Days11
Games (Last 7d)66
Data Quality100%100%

Run Projection Formula

Projected runs = weighted blend of offense + opponent defense (season & recent) + venue split.

Yankees projected runs
ComponentValueWtContrib
Season RF/G4.8030%1.439
Opp Season RA/G4.1530%1.245
Recent RF/G (5G)3.0015%0.450
Opp Recent RA/G3.0015%0.450
Venue RF/G4.595%0.229
Opp Venue RA/G4.005%0.200
Projected runs4.0
Rays projected runs
ComponentValueWtContrib
Season RF/G4.5530%1.366
Opp Season RA/G3.9230%1.176
Recent RF/G (5G)4.0015%0.600
Opp Recent RA/G6.8015%1.020
Venue RF/G4.915%0.245
Opp Venue RA/G3.485%0.174
Home bonus0.120.120
Projected runs4.7

Win Probability Blend (Home)

Three signals are blended to produce the final home win probability.

SignalProbWeightContribution
Run margin (projected score diff)57.0%65%37.05%
Team strength (win% + venue)54.5%25%13.63%
Recent form (last-5 W/L)62.0%10%6.20%
Final home win probability57%

Confidence Score Breakdown

FactorPoints
Base (win probability distance from 50%)+54
Run margin bonus (larger margin = more predictable)+2.8
Data quality adjust (more game history = tighter estimates)+10
Form agreement (recent form aligns with season record)0
Market odds available (confirms edge vs vig)0
Final confidence score (high)67

Market Edge Analysis

Edge = model probability minus market-implied probability. Positive edge = model sees value vs the book.

Bet TypeEdgeSignal
Moneyline+2.5%no edge
Run Line (-1.5)-2.9%no edge
Over/Under+9.2%✓ value
Rays Team Total+12.1%✓ value
Yankees Team Total+2.9%no edge
F5 Moneyline+9.3%✓ value
F5 Over/Under+4.6%✓ value

4%+ edge threshold required for a value bet recommendation.

New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction — Expert Analysis

Our model projects Tampa Bay Rays to win this matchup with a 57% win probability. The predicted final score is Yankees 4 Rays 4.7.

New York Yankees come into this game with a 49-40 record, good for a 55.1% winning percentage.

Tampa Bay Rays are 52-35 at home this season, with a 59.8% overall win rate. Home field advantage gives them an additional 3-4% boost to their projected win probability.

Our best bet for this matchup is the Over 7.5, which carries a high confidence rating based on current statistical inputs.

Standings Context

New York Yankees
49-40#2 American League
Tampa Bay Rays
52-35#1 American League

Prediction Summary

Predicted WinnerRays
Moneyline PickRays
Run LineNo play
Over/UnderOVER 7.5
Score4–4.7