Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays VS New York Yankees 2025-07-29

Yankees vs. Rays: A Tale of Two Buffets (and One Disappointed Fan)

The New York Yankees (57-48) roll into Tampa Bay as overwhelming favorites (-209) to stomp the Rays (-117 to +173, depending on the bookie’s mood) in a game that’s less a contest and more a buffet line. The Yanks’ offense, which hit 168 home runs this season (that’s 168 times more than most people hit “refresh” on their fantasy drafts), will likely feast on Rays starter Joe Boyle (-145 to strike out 4.5 batters). Boyle, who’s probably still wondering why he ever left college, faces a Yankees lineup that scores 5.2 runs per game—enough to power a small city for a day.

Key Prop to Bet: Giancarlo Stanton’s HR prop is a laughable +265 for over 0.5. Let’s be real, Giancarlo’s got more HR potential than a gas station in a hurricane. Take the over—unless you’re betting on “did he even swing?”

Why the Rays Might Win: Maybe they’ll ride Yandy Diaz, who’s a -145 favorite to get 1.5 hits. If Diaz can just avoid striking out to dad jokes, Tampa’s 3.88 ERA might hold up long enough for a shocker. But realistically? The Yankees’ Max Fried (-116 to strike out 5.5) will look like a chess master while the Rays’ offense stares blankly at the menu.

Final Prediction: Yankees 7, Rays 2. The only thing under 8.5 runs here is the Rays’ hope. Take the over on total runs (1.91) because when you’re the Yankees, you don’t play for “meh.” You play to obliterate.

Stat to Remember: The Yankees hit 168 HRs this year. That’s 168 more HRs than the Rays’ starting pitching staff has confidence.

Created: July 29, 2025, 10:49 a.m. GMT