Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/24

MLB game preview

The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium. The Rays lead the AL East with a 34-15 record and have won their last five games. The Yankees hold a 30-22 record and are second in the division but have lost their last three games.

The game is set for Sunday, May 24, 2026, at 1:35 PM. Drew Rasmussen will pitch for the Rays, while Ryan Weathers takes the mound for the Yankees. The weather forecast predicts light rain with a cool breeze. Fans can catch the game on the RAYS channel.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays have been on a roll, winning their last five games. Their most recent victory was against the New York Yankees, where they won 4-2. Nick Martinez pitched six innings, allowing one earned run on nine hits.

Junior Caminero is a key player for the Rays, with a batting average of .267. He has hit 13 home runs this season, ranking him first on the team. Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Díaz also contribute significantly, both with a batting average above .260.

The Rays’ pitching staff has been strong, with a team ERA of 3.56, ranking fifth in the league. Drew Rasmussen is set to start the next game, holding a 4-1 record with a 3.19 ERA. The team leads the league in strikeouts, showing their ability to control the game on the mound.

Rays vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Sunday, May 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline +114, Yankees Moneyline -136

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a close win against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 19th, ending with a 5-4 score. However, the team faced losses in the following three games, including a narrow 2-1 defeat on May 20th.

Hitting has been a strong point for the Yankees this season. They lead the league in home runs with 74 and have a slugging percentage of .426, which ranks third. Ben Rice stands out with a .287 batting average and 16 home runs, placing him first in team rankings.

On the pitching side, the Yankees have maintained a solid performance. They hold a 3.30 ERA, ranking fourth in the league. Ryan Weathers is set to start in the next game with a 3.58 ERA and 61 strikeouts this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored with a moneyline of -136 against the Rays’ +114. The Yankees have a better team ERA of 3.30 compared to the Rays’ 3.56. The Yankees also lead in home runs with 74 this season. These factors suggest picking the Yankees to win.

The total for the game is set at 7.5. Both teams have strong pitching, with the Yankees’ batting average against at .223 and the Rays’ at .226. The projected score is Yankees 4, Rays 3, making the under 7.5 a reasonable pick.