Yankees vs. Rays MLB Odds, Preview and Prediction – June 21st, 2022

By Hank Blaine • June 21, 2022

The Yankees hit the road for a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. The latter split a four-game series with the Orioles in their last outing. Meanwhile, the Yankees just ended a three-game series with the Rays on a positive note. This gives the team a tighter hold at the AL East division top spot. In their last five meetings this season, the Yankees got the best of the Blue Jays with four wins. This time around, Toronto will try to level things as they host the series.

Nitrobetting covers the Yankees vs. Rays game in this preview. We provide event info and crucial team stats below. More than that, we share the latest MLB betting odds, trends, and predictions–all of which are geared to help you secure the best picks.

Yankees vs. Rays Game Information

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When: Tuesday, June 21, 2022, 7:10 PM ET
Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
TV: YES, Bally Sports Sun
Radio: WFAN 660 (Yankees) / WGES 680 (Rays)
Live Stream: MLB.tv
MLB Odds: Yankees (TBA) / Rays (TBA)

Why bet on the New York Yankees?

The Yankees swept the Rays in three games. They now hold a 47-16 overall record, featuring a 29-7 home streak and nine wins in ten games. What makes the Yankees more impressive is the fact that they deliver solid performances on the road. New York is 18-9 when playing away games, which should fare well against a fairly decent team.

In 63 games played, the Yankees produced 315 runs on 513 hits. The team features a batting average of .246 and an on-base percentage of .324. New York enters the game with a slight advantage over the Blue Jays when looking at stats alone.

New York will put Jordan Montgomery to the test on Friday night. The pitcher ranks fifth overall in the Yankees bullpen, featuring a 2-1 record and a 2.70 ERA. The 29-year-old registers 48 strikeouts, while averaging 0.96 WHIP and a .223 batting average against.

Why bet on the Tampa Bay Rays?

No opening odds because the Rays haven’t officially announced their starting pitcher. They recently lost starter Drew Rasmussen to the injured list. Tampa Bay uses an “opener” more than any other team – the Rays basically invented it. The Rays bullpen ranks fifth in the majors and fourth in the AL with a 2.97 ERA. Rays relievers have a 1.49 ERA in the last 13 games.

Tampa Bay is very banged up right now with starting shortstop Wander Franco, second baseman Brandon Lowe, catcher Mike Zunino and closer Andrew Kittredge all on the injured list. Franco has started playing in rehab games in the minors and could be back later this weekend. He has been out since May 31 and limited before that by a right quad strain and other leg issues. In games Franco — a dynamic all-around player — has started at shortstop, the Rays are 25-14. In games he has been the designated hitter due to leg concerns or hasn’t played at all, they are 10-14.

Kittredge is done for the season following Tommy John surgery. Kittredge was 3-1 with five saves and a 3.15 ERA in 17 games. He and Zunino were 2021 All-Stars for Tampa Bay. There’s no real timetable for Zunino or Lowe right now.

The Rays usually are a good defensive team but have allowed 44 unearned runs this season, tied with the White Sox for most in the majors and their most before the All-Star break since the Devil Rays in 2005 (46). The Rays are 24-6 this season when yielding 2 runs or fewer.

Yankees vs. Rays MLB Betting Trends

Yankees are 10-1 SU in the last 11 games.
Yankees are 4-1 SU in the last 5 games against Tampa Bay.
The total went under in 6 of NY Yankees’ last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay.
Rays are 1-6 SU in the last 7 games.
Rays are 2-10 SU in the last 12 games against an opponent in the American League.
The total went under in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games.

Yankees vs. Rays Betting Prediction

Yankees regardless of who starts for Rays.

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