The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays conclude their three-game series on Wednesday night. The teams are square with the Yankees drawing first blood with a two-run victory, followed by a determined but close comeback win by the Rays, five runs to four.

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

FINAL: Rays 5, Yankees 4.

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) June 22, 2022

• When: Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 8:10 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 (-141) / Rays (+119)

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Why bet on the New York Yankees?

The road team recorded two go-ahead runs in the ninth inning to take the 4-2 victory. In Game 2, the Yankees scored two in the top of the ninth but failed to pull off the comeback in a 5-4 defeat.

We find the Yankees sitting with the top gun of hitters this season. In 68 games, they secured 48 runs and 112 home runs in 558 hits. They have a 329 RBI to go with a .246 batting average and .326 on-base percentage. It’s going to be a tough feat for the Rays to match this on paper.

Jordan Montgomery lines up as starting pitcher for the Yankees on Wednesday night. He enters the contest with a 3-1 record and a 2.72 ERA on top of an impressive 56 strikeouts this season. Against the Tampa Bay batters, the 29-year-old pitcher records 12 strikeouts on a .265 batting average. He also owns a .348 on-base percentage against the hosts. As for his recent performances, Montgomery is coming off a victory against the Blue Jays with three hits, and two runs in 6.0 innings pitched while maintaining a 2.72 ERA.

Why bet on the Tampa Bay Rays?

The Rays are way behind the Yankees in the AL East division standings at 37-31. However, they recently proved that the team has enough muscle to keep the AL East leader on their toes. After a 5-4 victory, the hosts now edge closer to the series win.

Tampa Bay struggles on the hitting side of the game. The team records 524 hits, 274 runs, and 64 home runs in 68 games. Furthermore, the squad registers a .232 batting average and a .295 on-base percentage.

The Rays give Shane Baz a shot at the mound. He starts the game with a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and nine strikeouts so far this year. His numbers against the Yankees feature two strikeouts on a .200 batting average. Baz also holds a .400 on-base percentage against the visitors. In his most recent showing, Baz secured two hits in 6.0 innings pitched with seven strikeouts. He ended his night with a 5.40 ERA, which is significantly better than his outing against the Twins.

Yankees vs. Rays MLB Betting Trends

• The Yankees are 5-5 in the last five road games.
• The Yankees are 4-3 in the last seven games against the Rays.
• The totals went under in two of the Yankees’ last four road games.
• The Rays are 4-1 in the last five games at Tropicana Field.
• The Rays are 3-2 in the last five home games against the Yankees.
• The totals went over in three of the Rays’ last six home games.

Yankees vs. Rays Betting Prediction

The Yankees have the advantage on paper. Montgomery is having a stellar season and should keep the ball rolling in game three. His last three starts also feature solid numbers with a 2-0 record and four earned on 13 hits and two walks in 19.1 innings. As for the Rays starter, Shane Baz, he looks to bounce back from a poor first start. Nonetheless, he posted 6.0 clean frames against Baltimore and should play a decent starter for the hosts.

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