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Rays vs. Yankees Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win Thursday's MLB Matchup [7/31/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees matchup.
The New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, starting at 1:05PM ET.
The Yankees will send Marcus Stroman (2-2, 6.09 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Ryan Pepiot (6-8, 3.42 ERA) for the Rays.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Rays as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Rays vs. Yankees predictions page.
Yankees vs. Rays Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Yankees 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Rays a 51% chance of beating the Yankees.
According to our model, the Yankees (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Rays vs. Yankees Odds [7/31/2025]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Yankees |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+130) | +1.5 (-155) |
| Moneyline | -124 | +106 |
| Total | o8.5 (-114) | u8.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Rays vs. Yankees Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Rays vs. Yankees matchup is on the moneyline.
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Rays vs. Yankees Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's MLB action between the Yankees and Rays at Yankee Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:05PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees
- Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
- Time: 1:05PM ET/10:05AM PT
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Rays vs. Yankees matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Yankees on Thursday.
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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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