The New York Yankees (26-14) and Tampa Bay Rays (19-20) meet Saturday for Game 2 of a 3-game series. First pitch from Tropicana Field is set for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: New York leads 3-1
New York picked up the 2-0 win in Friday’s series opener while covering as a -124 road favorite. Each of New York’s runs came thanks to 1B Anthony Rizzo, who hit both a 1-run RBI and a solo HR. RHP Clarke Schmidt'was credited with the win as he pitched 6 2/3 innings with 5 H, 0 ER. 2 BB, and 6 K.
Tampa Bay threw 93 strikes to New York’s 87, but the Rays also allowed 9 hits and only struck out 9 batters to New York’s 11 in the loss. The Rays were also held to only 6 hits and 6 total bases Friday as they have now lost back-to-back games.