MLB Tuesday, September 22 at 07:05 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
TB

Tampa Bay Rays

Away 95-61 (40-35 Away)
W L W W L
Projected Final Score
3.1 — 3.4
NYY

New York Yankees

Home 90-66 (43-32 Home)
L W L L W
Spread
TB +1.5 (-215)
NYY -1.5 (+180)
Total
Posted 6.0 (-110)
Simulated 6.5
Moneyline
TB +110
NYY -125

Simulated Outcome Probability

Tampa Bay Rays
42.4%
New York Yankees
57.6%
No edge at +110
+2.0% edge at -125

Our 10,000 iterations project the New York Yankees to win outright in 57.6% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: TB +1.5 / NYY -1.5
TB covers (-215) 63.1%
NYY covers (+180) +1.2% Edge 36.9%
Total O/U: 6.0
OVER (-110) 49.3%
UNDER (-110) 50.7%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: NYY starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.030).
  • • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at NYY's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the New York Yankees winning outright in 57.6% of run trials, with a projected score of TB 3.1 - NYY 3.4. The strongest model variance is on the spread: take TB +1.5 (covers in 63.1% of simulations).

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
61.2%
+14.7% 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 **61.2%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Drew Rasmussen (K%: 25.3%, BB%: 5.6%) faces NYY's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.6%). Home starter Max Fried (K%: 24.6%, BB%: 8.1%) matchups against TB's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.1%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+14.7%) at +115.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

TB

Drew Rasmussen

Away Starter
ERA 2.67
WHIP 0.91
Record 16-5
IP 172.0
SO 174
GS 30
NYY

Max Fried

Home Starter
ERA 2.80
WHIP 0.99
Record 5-5
IP 112.2
SO 104
GS 20

Top Offensive Performers

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Tampa Bay Rays

New York Yankees

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Tampa Bay Rays

L @ New York Yankees
0 - 2 | Sep 22, 2026
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

New York Yankees

W vs Tampa Bay Rays
2 - 0 | Sep 22, 2026
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

Head-to-Head History

Home New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays
2 - 0 | Sep 22, 2026
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

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