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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.
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the New York Yankees, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Tropicana Field on Monday, commencing at 6:40 PM ET.
Griffin Jax (4-5, 3.45 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Rays, pitting him against Cam Schlittler (8-5, 2.08 ERA) for the Yankees.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Yankees a slight edge with a 50.5% win probability over the Rays.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's Yankees vs. Rays matchup, including best bets and picks.
Yankees vs. Rays prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's MLB game between the Yankees and Rays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Yankees a 50.5% chance of defeating the Rays.
According to our model, the 7.5-run over/under has a 52.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -102 | -115 |
| Total | o7.5 (-101) | u7.5 (-118) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Yankees vs. Rays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Yankees | -102 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -101 |
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 start 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 50.5% 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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