Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees 5/13/23 – On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays remain in New York for Game 3 of a four-game series against the New York Yankees. Tampa Bay won the first game 8-2 after dropping the game to the Baltimore Orioles while New York came in after having easily defeated the Oakland Athletics. The starting pitcher for this game will be Shane McClahana and Nestor Cortes. The MLB betting trends expect the Rays to continue beating the Yankees on the road.
Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees
Date & Time: Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 1:05 PM ET
Location: Yankee Stadium Bronx, NY
TV: YES
Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees 5/13/23 Betting Odds
Rays
Moneyline: -128
Spread: -1.5 (+130)
Total: 8 over (+100)
Yankees
Moneyline: +118
Spread: +1.5 (-150)
Total: 8 under (-120)
Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Analysis
Tampa Bay Rays have averaged 6.1 runs/game, ranking them second in MLB. They have amassed 239 runs while posting an OBP of 0.346. The Rays have hit 77 doubles collectively and hit 76 balls out of the park so far. They currently boast 228 RBI’s and 361 base knocks during this campaign, and have posted an overall team batting average of 0.273. Tampa Bay holds a slugging percentage of 0.509 and have struck out 326 times, walking on only 132 occasions.
The Tampa Bay Rays have amassed 1,043 putouts this season, in addition to 376 assists and 15 errors. Their fielding percentage stands at 0.990, placing them seventh overall and they have made 30 double plays. The Rays have converted 72.9% of balls hit into play into outs out of 3,129 innings played – placing them first among MLB clubs.
Tampa Bay’s lefty Shane McCLanahan has been impressive this year and his success should come as no surprise. He’s 7-0 with a 1.76 ERA this season, going undefeated over his last five starts and posting an average ERA of 1.86 in that span; compiling four wins at 1.96 ERA. In his last start against Baltimore, he pitched six scoreless innings while only giving up four hits and striking out seven batters.
The New York Yankees currently boast a batting average of 0.232 with an OBP of 0.304 so far this season. They have struck out on 312 occasions, amassing 295 base knocks. New York has already hit 51 home runs this year and amassed 163 RBI. The Yankees boast a team slugging percentage of 0.400 and are currently scoring 4.36 runs per outing. These players have managed 48 doubles while taking 123 walks and scoring 170 runs.
The New York Yankees have turned 27 double plays and achieved an outstanding fielding rate of 0.987. The Yankees currently boast 314 assists and 18 errors across their campaign as they sit with an impressive 1,036 putouts total. Out of 3,108 innings played, the Yankees currently boast a defensive efficiency rating of 71%.
Nestor Cortes will be on the hill for the Yankees. Cortes Jr has amassed 386 strikeouts from 368 innings played during his MLB career, while conceding 316 base knocks. Cortes Jr has posted an ERA of 4.74 and allowed 7.7 hits per nine innings pitched. He has allowed 152 earned runs while maintaining a WHIP of 1.162 and FIP of 4.2. His strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 3.44 and he has faced 1,518 batters over his career.
Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Against the Spread
Over is 4-0-1 in McClanahans last 5 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. Over is 5-0 in Rays last 5 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. Under is 6-0 in Rays last 6 games with the total set at 6.5 or lower. Under is 5-0 in Rays last 5 road games with the total set at 6.5 or lower.
Over is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 overall. Under is 5-0 in Yankees last 5 Saturday games. Over is 3-0-1 in Cortes Jr.s last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 on grass. Over is 4-0 in Cortes Jr.s last 4 starts on grass.
Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees Free Pick
Tampa Bay started their season off strong and are still playing some excellent baseball; this matchup should prove beneficial for them. Tampa Bay will start left-hander Shane McCLanahan, one of baseball’s premier pitchers. MLB betting forums expect the Yankees’ offense will struggle against McLanahan just like they have throughout this season. Even though Nestor Cortes has been consistent, Tampa Bay’s lineup has proven it can score runs against him consistently.
Free Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -128
