MLB Tuesday, September 22 at 01:05 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
TB

Tampa Bay Rays

Away 95-60 (40-34 Away)
W W L W W
Projected Final Score
3.4 — 3.7
NYY

New York Yankees

Home 89-66 (42-32 Home)
W L W L L
Spread
TB +1.5 (-210)
NYY -1.5 (+175)
Total
Posted 6.5 (-105)
Simulated 7.1
Moneyline
TB +110
NYY -130

Simulated Outcome Probability

Tampa Bay Rays
42.9%
New York Yankees
57.1%
No edge at +110
+0.6% edge at -130

Our 10,000 iterations project the New York Yankees to win outright in 57.1% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: TB +1.5 / NYY -1.5
TB covers (-210) 62.2%
NYY covers (+175) +1.4% Edge 37.8%
Total O/U: 6.5
OVER (-105) 50.8%
UNDER (-115) 49.2%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: NYY starting lineup holds a slight overall statistical advantage.
  • • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at NYY's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • • 🔥 Momentum Streak: TB enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 85%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the New York Yankees winning outright in 57.1% of run trials, with a projected score of TB 3.4 - NYY 3.7. The strongest model variance is on the spread: take TB +1.5 (covers in 62.2% of simulations).

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
57.6%
+11.1% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+115
Implied Probability: 46.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **57.6%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Nick Martinez (K%: 14.8%, BB%: 4.0%) faces NYY's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.8%). Home starter Carlos Rodón (K%: 26.3%, BB%: 12.7%) matchups against TB's first three hitters (avg OBP: 36.0%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+11.1%) at +115.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

TB

Nick Martinez

Away Starter
ERA 3.10
WHIP 1.09
Record 15-6
IP 180.0
SO 109
GS 31
NYY

Carlos Rodón

Home Starter
ERA 2.67
WHIP 1.06
Record 7-3
IP 84.1
SO 91
GS 16

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New York Yankees

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Tampa Bay Rays

W vs Boston Red Sox
5 - 1 | Sep 20, 2026
W vs Boston Red Sox
2 - 1 | Sep 19, 2026
L vs Boston Red Sox
2 - 4 | Sep 18, 2026
W vs Athletics
10 - 1 | Sep 17, 2026
W vs Athletics
4 - 3 | Sep 16, 2026

New York Yankees

L @ Arizona Diamondbacks
4 - 8 | Sep 20, 2026
L @ Arizona Diamondbacks
3 - 5 | Sep 19, 2026
W @ Arizona Diamondbacks
9 - 2 | Sep 18, 2026
L @ Minnesota Twins
4 - 5 | Sep 16, 2026
W @ Minnesota Twins
8 - 1 | Sep 15, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays
12 - 4 | Jul 09, 2026
Home Tampa Bay Rays defeated New York Yankees
3 - 0 | Jul 08, 2026
Home Tampa Bay Rays defeated New York Yankees
6 - 4 | Jul 07, 2026
Away New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays
5 - 1 | Jul 06, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays
2 - 0 | May 24, 2026

Injury Reports

Tampa Bay Rays 28 reported

P Alfredo Zarraga
- Full Season
P Alvaro Mejias
60-Day
P Anderson Brito
60-Day
OF Austin Overn
60-Day
P Austin Vernon
- Full Season
P Brady Jones
- Full Season
1B Brady Marget
60-Day
P Brian Van Belle
- Full Season
P Chandler Murphy
60-Day
SS Daniel Pierce
60-Day
P Danny Hilario
- Full Season
OF Derek Datil
- Full Season
P Derrick Edington
60-Day
P Drew Dowd
- Full Season
P Edwin Uceta
60-Day
P Eric Lin
- Full Season
LF Gavin Lux
60-Day
P Jack Kartsonas
60-Day
LF Jacob Melton
60-Day
P Jacob Watters
60-Day
OF James Quinn-Irons
60-Day
P Jonathan Heasley
60-Day
P Marbin Lezcano
- Full Season
OF Marshall Toole
60-Day
P Rubender Pena
- Full Season
P Ryan Pepiot
60-Day
P Steven Gonzalez
- Full Season
P Trace Phillips
60-Day

New York Yankees 33 reported

P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Ben Hess
60-Day
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brian Hendry
60-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
P Fernando Cruz
60-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
C Josue Gonzalez
60-Day
P Kervin Castro
60-Day
P Luis Garcia
- Full Season
P Mac Heuer
- Full Season
P Mariano Salomon
- Full Season
P Ocean Gabonia
- Full Season
P Orvis Fernandez
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
60-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
P Will Brian
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day