New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/12

MLB game preview

The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are set to meet at Tropicana Field. The Yankees have a record of 8-6, leading the AL East. They have lost their last four games. The Rays are 7-7 and rank third in the division. They are on a two-game winning streak.

Cam Schlittler will start for the Yankees. He has a 2-0 record with a 1.62 ERA this season. Drew Rasmussen will pitch for the Rays. He holds a 1.80 ERA and has not yet recorded a win. The game will be televised on YES at 1:40 PM. Expect clear skies and a warm day in St. Petersburg.

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees are coming off a challenging stretch with four losses in their last five games. Their recent game against the Tampa Bay Rays ended in a 5-4 loss. Despite the defeat, Max Fried delivered a strong performance with eight innings pitched and six strikeouts.

Ben Rice is one of the standout players for the Yankees this season. With a batting average of .341, Rice has hit four home runs and driven in 12 runs. Giancarlo Stanton also contributes with a .306 average and seven RBIs.

The Yankees’ pitching staff has been a bright spot, holding a 2.60 ERA which ranks second in the league. Cam Schlittler, their probable starting pitcher, has a 2-0 record with a 1.62 ERA. The Yankees will rely on him to help turn their recent fortunes around.

Yankees vs Rays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Date: Sunday, April 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Yankees Moneyline -151, Rays Moneyline +126

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays have shown mixed results in recent games. In their latest game against the Yankees on April 11th, they secured a win with a score of 5-4. Nick Martinez pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out four batters.

The Rays’ offense has been steady with players like Yandy Díaz leading the charge. Díaz has a strong batting average of .364 and has hit three home runs this season. The team ranks fifth in batting average and seventh in on-base percentage in the league.

On the pitching front, Drew Rasmussen is set to start for the Rays in their next game. Rasmussen holds an ERA of 1.80 with ten strikeouts so far. The Rays’ pitching staff ranks eighth in batting average against, indicating their ability to limit opponent hits effectively.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored with a moneyline of -151. Their pitching has a strong ERA of 2.60, ranked 2nd, which gives them an edge. The Yankees’ batting struggles with a .202 average, but their pitching should help secure the win. We recommend taking the Yankees to win straight up.

The total for this game is set at 7.5 runs. The Yankees have a solid pitching staff with the lowest home runs given up, while the Rays have a high ERA of 4.71. Given these factors, expect a lower-scoring game. We recommend betting on the under 7.5 runs.