Saturday, July 9, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.

The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander David Price in this game. Price has a 8-7 record and a 3.56 ERA this season.

The Yankees will counter Price with AJ Burnett. Righthander Burnett has a 4.12 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Tampa Bay won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Yankees on July 7. Bettors who backed the Rays at +170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games. New York has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 49-39 SU New York: 51-35 SU

A few trends to consider: Tampa Bay6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road Tampa Bay4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees NY Yankees11-3-1 SU in their last 15 games at home NY Yankees15-7-1 SU in their last 23 games NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing at home against Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,

Next up: NY Yankees home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, July 10

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

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