New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay has split its last eight and plays its third straight road game. The offense is 19th in runs scored, 20th in on-base percentage, and 22nd in slugging, while the bullpen has the fifth-worst ERA (5.54) and is 27th in WHIP. New York's offense is seventh in on-base percentage, while the bullpen is third in ERA (2.75). Starter Luis Gil has 20 Ks in 14 innings while holding batters to a .133 average. With the Yankees 25-16 against an AL starting pitcher with a WHIP of 1.200 or better, back home field. Play New York.  

Tampa Bay has lost three of five after losing to New York yesterday, 5-3. The offense is 17th in runs scored, 15th in on-base percentage, and 22nd in slugging, while the bullpen has the second-worst ERA (5.81) and WHIP in the majors. Starter Zach Eflin (4.63 ERA) has only pitched in one road game and was pounded in a 7-1 loss at the Angels (5 runs allowed, 9 hits, in 5 innings). The Rays are 8-20 on the road against teams that convert on 75%+ of their save opportunities. New York's offense is 13th in runs scored and fourth in on-base percentage, while the bullpen is fifth in ERA (2.74). Starter Nestor Cortes has allowed no runs and just two hits in eight innings at Yankee Stadium this season, so back home field. Play New York. 

New York is 2-2 over the last four games, with a one-run loss along with a 6-2 win at Tampa Bay as an underdog. The bullpen keeps them in games ranked No. 1 in the majors in ERA (3.23) and third in bullpen WHIP. Over their last six games, they have two victories and three one-run losses. Tampa Bay starter Zack Littell has a 6.04 ERA at home and the bullpen is just 15th in ERA (4.01). The Rays are on a 22-24 run in the second half of the season with the wagering value on the visitors to win the game or lose by one run. Play New York on the runline as a Max Play

The New York Yankees have won two of three and has the No. 1 bullpen in baseball (3.24 ERA). Starter Clarke Schmidt has a winning record and an impressive 121-to-35 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 123 innings. The Yankees are 7-3 in his last 10 starts. New York is also 18-11 versus AL starters with a WHIP of 1.200 or less. Tampa Bay comes off a 6-2 loss to the Yankees and is 5-4 in its last nine home games, losing four times as chalk of -170, -178, -135, and -179. The Rays are on a 21-24 run in the second half of the season, plus 42-44 after having won three of their last four. Play New York.