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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Yankees vs. Rays on August 2, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 2nd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Yankees
The Rays take on the Yankees on Wednesday, August 2nd 2023 at Yankee Stadium, New York. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (66-44) vs. New York Yankees (55-52)
- Date: Wednesday, August 2nd 2023
- Time: 7:05 ET
- Venue: Yankee Stadium, New York
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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 66-44, the Tampa Bay Rays travel to take on the New York Yankees, ranked 2nd in the AL East. On the season, the Rays have an above .500 road record, at 29-25.
Tampa Bay currently has an above .500 record against the runline (56-54). So far, they have been favored in 91 of their 110 games. The team has an over/under record of 56-50, with an average betting line of 8.
Taking the mound for Tampa Bay is Shane McClanahan. Heading into play, he has a mark of 11-1. Compared to other starting pitchers, Shane McClanahan has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 3.00. Currently, opponents are batting just .216 against the left-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 13 times against Shane McClanahan, who has a WOBA allowed of .290. McClanahan's WHIP of 1.18 comes along with a total of 41 walks allowed.
Tampa Bay comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 5.2 runs per game, good for 4th in the MLB. The Rays have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .254 ranks 7th. So far, Tampa Bay's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 161 home runs, which ranks 4th. Tampa Bay's strong OBP of .327 is 8th best in the league.
New York Yankees - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The New York Yankees enter play ranked 5th in the AL East with an overall record of 55-52. Through 58 home contests, the Yankees come in with a mark of 32-26 at Yankee Stadium.
Having been favored in 64.5% of their games, New York has an above .500 record against the runline at 54-53. The team's over/under record comes in at 47-55 with an average betting line of 8.
Starting for the Yankees will be Gerrit Cole, with an overall record of 9-2. Runs have been hard to come by against Gerrit Cole, as he has an ERA of just 2.64. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .209. Gerrit Cole has given up 13 home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .265. With a total of 36 walks, Cole has a WHIP of 1.05.
New York's offense comes into this game averaging 4.3 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the Yankees have combined for a team batting average of .229, placing them 21st in the league. Currently, New York is one of the best power hitting lineups in the league, at 146 home runs (6th). New York's overall OBP of .301 puts them 19th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Yankees
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and New York, the Rays are the betting favorite at -106 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 51.46%. The MLB predictive model shows Tampa Bay picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Rays on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays -1.5
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