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MLB Spread Bet Guide: New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays 7/19

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Game Summary

The New York Yankees (58-40) are set to host the Tampa Bay Rays (48-48) at Yankee Stadium on July 19th. This AL East showdown brings two competitive teams face-to-face, each looking to solidify their positions in a tight division race. The Yankees, currently second in the division, have shown consistency both at home and on the road, with notable offensive prowess led by Aaron Judge. Meanwhile, the Rays, sitting at .500, have struggled with consistency but remain a formidable opponent with a balanced roster.

Gerrit Cole will take the mound for the Yankees. Cole, with a 2-1 record and a 5.40 ERA, will be looking to improve his stats against the Rays. Opposing him will be Zach Eflin, carrying a 5-6 record and a 3.99 ERA. Eflin has been a steady presence for the Rays this season, and his ability to keep the Yankees' potent lineup in check will be crucial.

Offensively, the Yankees boast some of the best numbers in the league, ranking 1st in runs scored and 11th in hits. Their lineup is spearheaded by Judge, who leads the team in batting average (.306), home runs (34), and RBIs (85). The Rays, on the other hand, have been less impressive offensively, ranking 28th in runs and 23rd in hits. However, they have a solid bullpen, ranking 4th in saves, which could play a pivotal role in a close game.

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Odds and Betting Lines

Market	Odds
Over/Under	8.5
New York Yankees Spread	-1.5
Tampa Bay Rays Spread	+1.5
New York Yankees Moneyline	-142
Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline	+118

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Pitching Probables

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
Gerrit Cole (NYY)	2-1	5.40	1.46	23.1	25	26	9	5
Zach Eflin (TB)	5-6	3.99	1.12	99.1	102	78	9	13

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Team Previews

New York Yankees

Hitting: The Yankees are an offensive juggernaut, ranking 1st in runs scored (488) and 11th in hits (806). Aaron Judge is the key player, leading the team with a .306 batting average, 34 home runs, and 85 RBIs. Their lineup poses a significant challenge to any opposing pitcher.

Relief Pitching: The Yankees' bullpen has been effective, with 27 saves (8th in the league). They have depth and reliability in their relievers, which has helped them close out games successfully.

Fielding: The Yankees have committed 58 errors, ranking 7th in the league. Their defensive play has been solid, contributing to their strong overall performance.

Starting Pitchers: Gerrit Cole leads the rotation, though he has had some struggles with a 5.40 ERA. However, his experience and strikeout ability make him a formidable pitcher.

Tampa Bay Rays

Hitting: The Rays have struggled offensively, ranking 28th in runs scored (376) and 23rd in hits (754). However, Yandy Diaz has been a bright spot, leading the team with a .273 batting average.

Relief Pitching: The Rays' bullpen is a strong point, with 31 saves (tied for 4th in the league). They have been effective in closing out games and maintaining leads.

Fielding: The Rays have committed 46 errors, ranking 22nd in the league. Their defensive play has been inconsistent, which has cost them in some close games.

Starting Pitchers: Zach Eflin has been a reliable starter with a 3.99 ERA. His ability to keep hitters off balance will be crucial against the Yankees' powerful lineup.

Team Injuries

New York Yankees

Player	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Anthony Rizzo	1B	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Aug 15
Nick Burdi	RP	Hip	Expected to be out until at least Jul 26
Jose Trevino	C	Quadriceps	Expected to be out until at least Aug 10
Lou Trivino	RP	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Aug 2
J.T. Brubaker	SP	Oblique	Expected to be out until at least Aug 2

Tampa Bay Rays

Player	Position	Injury	Injury Status
Jeffrey Springs	SP	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 24

Betting Trends

• The Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 games.
• The Rays are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
• The Yankees have a 25-19 home record.
• The Rays have a 27-27 road record.
• The Yankees are 8-2 against the Rays in their last 10 meetings.
• The total has gone over in 6 of the Yankees' last 10 games.
• The total has gone under in 7 of the Rays' last 10 games.
• The Yankees are 5-1 in their last 6 games when playing at home against the Rays.
• The total has gone over in 4 of the last 5 games between the Yankees and Rays.
• The Yankees are 14-6 in day games this season.

Recent Games

New York Yankees

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Boston Red Sox	5-3	W
@ Toronto Blue Jays	2-4	L
@ Toronto Blue Jays	6-1	W
@ Boston Red Sox	3-5	L
@ Boston Red Sox	7-2	W

Tampa Bay Rays

Opponent	Score	W/L
vs Houston Astros	4-6	L
@ Chicago White Sox	5-2	W
@ Chicago White Sox	3-4	L
@ Houston Astros	1-7	L
@ Houston Astros	6-5	W

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Team Rankings

Category	New York Yankees	Tampa Bay Rays
Hitting	12th in AVG (.247)	21st in AVG (.236)
Starting Pitching	4th in ERA (3.54)	21st in ERA (4.20)
Relief Pitching	8th in Saves (27)	4th in Saves (31)
Fielding	7th in Errors (58)	22nd in Errors (46)

Significant Betting Stats

• The Yankees are 8-2 against the Rays in their last 10 meetings.
• The total has gone over in 4 of the last 5 games between these teams.
• The Yankees are 7-3 in their last 10 games overall.
• The Rays have a 27-27 road record this season.
• Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 34 home runs.
• Yandy Diaz leads the Rays with a .273 batting average.
• The Yankees' bullpen ranks 8th in saves with 27.
• The Rays' bullpen ranks 4th in saves with 31.
• The total has gone under in 7 of the Rays' last 10 games.
• The Yankees are 14-6 in day games this season.

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