Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees

May 22, 2026 — MLB Prediction & Betting Pick

Our model leans New York Yankees

On balance, more tracked inputs leaned New York Yankees (13 edges vs 11 for Tampa Bay Rays).

The model's lean aligns with the overall edge count. Both the machine-learning model and the raw feature comparison point the same direction for this game.

Matchup Breakdown

Recent form (last ~10 games) — leans Tampa Bay Rays

Looking at recent performance trends over the last ten games — including win rate, run differential, and offensive momentum — the matchup favors the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees 0.500 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.750 — leans Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees 1 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1.95 — leans Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees 4.85 vs Tampa Bay Rays 4.80 — roughly even
New York Yankees 3.85 vs Tampa Bay Rays 2.85 — leans Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees 0.333 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1 — leans Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees 0.412 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1.736 — leans Tampa Bay Rays

Season to date — leans New York Yankees

Season-long stats including runs scored and allowed per game, home/road splits, and weighted offensive production (wRC+) the matchup favors the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees 4.90 vs Tampa Bay Rays 4.73 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 3.59 vs Tampa Bay Rays 3.92 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 0.727 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.500 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 108.7 vs Tampa Bay Rays 98.5 — leans New York Yankees

Starting pitching (recent starts) — leans Tampa Bay Rays

Evaluating the probable starters based on recent ERA, WHIP, strikeout rate, and pitching form trends, the matchup favors the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees 4.25 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1.50 — leans Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees 1.28 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1.17 — leans Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees 8.60 vs Tampa Bay Rays 6.30 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 0 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1.35 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 1.31 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.40 — leans Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees 0.97 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1.03 — roughly even
New York Yankees 2.13 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1.98 — roughly even
New York Yankees 0 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0 — roughly even

Offense & matchup — leans New York Yankees

Analyzing recent offensive output (OBP, SLG) and platoon matchup data against the opposing starter's throwing arm, the matchup favors the New York Yankees.

New York Yankees 0.418 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.385 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 0.627 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.457 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 0.404 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.383 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 0.624 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.357 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 0.410 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.397 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 0.542 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.459 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees 0.794 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.667 — leans New York Yankees
New York Yankees -0.009 vs Tampa Bay Rays 0.012 — leans Tampa Bay Rays

Series & head-to-head — leans Tampa Bay Rays

Prior head-to-head meetings this season's training window — win rate and run differential between these clubs — the matchup favors the Tampa Bay Rays.

New York Yankees 0 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1 — leans Tampa Bay Rays
New York Yankees -1.33 vs Tampa Bay Rays 1.33 — leans Tampa Bay Rays

Betting Lines

New York Yankees -1.5 | O/U 7.5 (FanDuel)

Final Score

Tampa Bay Rays 4, New York Yankees 2 — Tampa Bay Rays win — Model pick was incorrect

This analysis is generated by a machine-learning model and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute financial or betting advice. Past model performance does not guarantee future results. Please gamble responsibly.