Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/23

MLB game preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will play against the New York Yankees in an MLB regular season game. The Rays have a record of 34-15 and are first in their division. They are on a winning streak of five games. The Yankees hold a 30-22 record and are second in the same division but have lost their last three games.

This game will take place at Yankee Stadium in New York on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 1:35 PM. The weather is expected to be cool with a light breeze and overcast clouds. The Rays will have Drew Rasmussen starting on the mound, while the Yankees will start with Ryan Weathers. Fans can watch the game on the RAYS channel.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are on a strong winning streak. They have won their last five games, including a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees. Nick Martinez pitched six innings, allowing only one earned run in that game.

Junior Caminero is a key player for the Rays. He has 13 home runs and a .267 batting average this season. Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Díaz are also strong contributors with eight home runs each.

Drew Rasmussen will start as the pitcher in the next game. He has a 4-1 record this season with a 3.19 ERA. The Rays’ pitching ranks sixth in the league with a 3.56 ERA.

Rays vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline +119, Yankees Moneyline -143, Rays Runline +1.5 (-193), Yankees Runline -1.5 (+160), Total Over 7.0 (-114), Total Under 7.0 (-106)

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have faced a tough stretch in recent games. They lost their last game against the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 4-2. Despite the loss, the Yankees managed 11 hits, with Austin Wells hitting a home run.

In the game prior, the Yankees were shut out by the Toronto Blue Jays with a 2-0 score. They struggled offensively, managing only three hits. Carlos Rodón pitched five innings, allowing one earned run and striking out seven batters.

The Yankees have a solid lineup, with players like Ben Rice and Aaron Judge leading the offense. Rice holds a batting average of .287 with 16 home runs, while Judge has the same number of home runs. Ryan Weathers is set to start the next game, bringing a 3.58 ERA and 61 strikeouts this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored to win with a moneyline of -143. The Rays have a moneyline of +119. Given the Yankees’ strong pitching, ranked 4th in ERA and batting average against, they are the pick to win. The projected score is Yankees 4, Rays 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.0 runs. The Yankees have a solid pitching staff, and the Rays’ batting average ranks 2nd, making it a close contest. With a projected total of 7 runs, the recommendation is to take the under at 7.0 (-106).