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10,000 Sim Trials Run
NYY

New York Yankees

Away 93-68 (47-34 Away)
L W W W L
Projected Final Score
4.2 — 2.9
TB

Tampa Bay Rays

Home 98-64 (55-26 Home)
L W W L W
Spread
NYY -1.5 (+145)
TB +1.5 (-175)
Total
Posted 6.5 (-115)
Simulated 7.1
Moneyline
NYY -120
TB +105

Simulated Outcome Probability

New York Yankees
63.5%
Tampa Bay Rays
36.5%
+9.0% edge at -120
No edge at +105

Our 10,000 iterations project the New York Yankees to win outright in 63.5% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: NYY -1.5 / TB +1.5
NYY covers (+145) +6.9% Edge 47.7%
TB covers (-175) 52.3%
Total O/U: 6.5
OVER (-115) 52.7%
UNDER (-105) 47.3%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • 💪 Lineup Depth: TB starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.027).
  • • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: TB relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the NYY bullpen.
  • • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at TB's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the New York Yankees winning outright in 63.5% of run trials, with a projected score of NYY 4.2 - TB 2.9. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with TB +1.5 covering in 52.3% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the OVER 6.5 which hit in 52.7% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
55.8%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-145
Implied Probability: 59.2%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **55.8%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Cam Schlittler (K%: 31.4%, BB%: 7.2%) faces TB's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.9%). Home starter Freddy Peralta (K%: 21.4%, BB%: 9.7%) matchups against NYY's first three hitters (avg OBP: 33.7%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

NYY

Cam Schlittler

Away Starter
ERA 1.95
WHIP 0.92
Record 14-6
IP 193.2
SO 239
GS 33
TB

Freddy Peralta

Home Starter
ERA 4.42
WHIP 1.33
Record 10-11
IP 169.0
SO 156
GS 32

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

New York Yankees

L @ Tampa Bay Rays
0 - 1 | Oct 03, 2026
W vs Boston Red Sox
9 - 2 | Sep 30, 2026
W vs Boston Red Sox
9 - 0 | Sep 29, 2026
W vs Baltimore Orioles
6 - 3 | Sep 25, 2026
L vs Baltimore Orioles
2 - 10 | Sep 25, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays

W vs New York Yankees
1 - 0 | Oct 03, 2026
L @ Philadelphia Phillies
3 - 7 | Sep 27, 2026
W @ Philadelphia Phillies
12 - 1 | Sep 26, 2026
W @ Philadelphia Phillies
2 - 0 | Sep 25, 2026
L @ New York Yankees
4 - 6 | Sep 24, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Tampa Bay Rays defeated New York Yankees
1 - 0 | Oct 03, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays
6 - 4 | Sep 24, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays
9 - 2 | Sep 23, 2026
Away Tampa Bay Rays defeated New York Yankees
6 - 1 | Sep 22, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Tampa Bay Rays
2 - 0 | Sep 22, 2026

Injury Reports

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

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