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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions for MLB Monday.
MLB action continues on Monday at 6:40 PM ET as the New York Yankees square off with the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.
Griffin Jax (4-5, 3.45 ERA) will be on the bump for the Rays, pitting him against Cam Schlittler (8-5, 2.08 ERA) for the Yankees.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Yankees a slight edge with a 53.8% win probability over the Rays.
This article offers further insights into Monday's Yankees vs. Rays matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Rays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB matchup between the Yankees and Rays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Yankees a 53.8% chance of beating the Rays.
According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 59.4% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 53.6% chance of going over,.
Yankees vs. Rays odds [7/6/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Yankees | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+140) | +1.5 (-166) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +107 |
| Total | o7.5 (+105) | u7.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Rays picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Yankees -1.5 | +140 |
| Moneyline | Yankees | -120 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Yankees vs. Rays game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB action between the Rays and Yankees at Tropicana Field is scheduled to commence at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
Conclusion
We predict the Yankees, with a 53.8% win probability, will likely beat the Rays in Monday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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