Rays vs Yankees Prediction 5/24/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rays vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, May 24th at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are 34-15 this year after they won game one by a score of 4-2 on Friday night. Tampa Bay did all of their damage in the eighth inning and they were able to hang on for the win. The Rays recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Palacios, who went 1-3 with two RBIs. Martinez allowed nine hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings, while Seymour got the win and Baker picked up the save. Prior to this series, Tampa Bay swept the Orioles in three games and won two out of three against the Marlins. 

This season, Tampa Bay has a 3.54 ERA with a 1.19 WHIP and a .227 opponent batting average, while they have scored 236 runs with a .261 batting average and a .335 on base percentage. Jonathan Aranda has led the Rays with eight home runs and 38 RBIs, while Yandy Diaz has added eight home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Drew Rasmussen, who is 4-1 with a 3.19 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 48.0 innings pitched this year.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 30-22 this season after they lost game one by a score of 4-2 on Friday. New York led 1-0 in the fifth inning, but they allowed four runs in the eighth for the loss. The Yankees recorded 11 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Wells, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Cole allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Hill allowed three earned runs for the loss. Prior to this series, New York split four games with the Blue Jays and lost two out of three against the Mets. 

This season, New York has a 3.30 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .223 opponent batting average, while they have scored 252 runs with a .234 batting average and a .328 on base percentage. Aaron Judge has led the Yankees with 16 home runs and 30 RBIs, while Ben Rice has added 16 home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Ryan Weathers, who is 2-2 with a 3.58 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP over 50.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Rays have lost nine of their last 11 road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
• The home team has won four of the Rays’ last five games.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six road games against AL East opponents following a road win.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in six of their last eight day games against AL East opponents following a home loss.
• The Yankees have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight games at Yankee Stadium against AL East opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win

• The Rays have won each of their last four games as underdogs against the Yankees.
• The Yankees have lost each of their last three games as favorites.
• The road team has covered the run line in each of the Yankees’ last six games.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against AL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Eight of the Rays’ last nine day games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Yankees’ last three games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Rays’ last seven day games against American League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the last six day games between the Rays and Yankees.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Aaron Judge has hit a home run in each of the Yankees’ last four Sunday games as favorites.
• Cody Bellinger has recorded at least one hit in 17 of his last 18 appearances at Yankee Stadium.

Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts

• Drew Rasmussen has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with the Rays as underdogs.
• Chandler Simpson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
• Drew Rasmussen has recorded a win in each of his three previous appearances at Yankee Stadium.
• Jake Fraley has hit a home run in three of his last 13 appearances with his team as a road underdog against AL opponents.

Rays vs Yankees Prediction 

Tampa Bay was able to stay red hot with another win on Friday night and they have scored 35 runs in their last five games. The Rays are 15-10 on the road this year, while the Yankees are 16-9 at home. New York has lost three in a row and they have scored just three runs in those three games. The Yankees are starting Weathers, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Rasmussen has allowed three earned runs or fewer in five straight. Tampa Bay was rolling prior to yesterday’s postponement, but Rasmussen has been a little shaky in recent outings. Take the Yankees at home.

David Racey's Pick: Yankees ML