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Yankees vs. Rays Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win Saturday's MLB Matchup [4/19/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays matchup.
MLB action continues on Saturday at 4:10PM ET as the New York Yankees square off with the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
The Rays will send Shane Baz (2-0, 1.42 ERA) to the mound, while the Yankees have opted for Carlos Carrasco (2-1, 5.94 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Rays as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's NY Yankees-Tampa Bay game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Rays are more likely to win, while the Yankees have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Yankees vs. Rays predictions page.
Yankees vs. Yankees Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB game between the Yankees and Rays 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Rays a 53% chance of beating the Yankees.
According to our model, the Yankees (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Yankees vs. Rays Odds [4/19/2025]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-182) | -1.5 (+165) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -125 |
| Total | o8.5 (-104) | u8.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Yankees vs. Rays Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Yankees vs. Rays matchup is on the run line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best MLB picks and MLB best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Yankees vs. Rays Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to commence at 4:10PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
- Time: 4:10PM ET/1:10PM PT
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Saturday's Yankees vs. Rays matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Yankees on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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