MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees (April 12, 2026)
The New York Yankees (8-6) face the Tampa Bay Rays (7-7) at Tropicana Field on Sunday at 1:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cam Schlittler is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Drew Rasmussen is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Yankees are favored to win at -156, while the Rays are at +129. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Yankees (+119) have an 8-6 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (-143) hold a record of 7-7.
- The Yankees have a 5-7-2 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total runs line, seven have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 9-3-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Yankees are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (12th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging 4.6 (7th).
- In the field, the Yankees are allowing only 2.8 runs per game this season (1st in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 5.4 runs (28th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rays are at an impressive .255 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Yankees are batting an underwhelming .202 (28th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 12 (T22nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Yankees have managed 13 (T15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have recorded 55 RBIs to rank 18th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 61 RBIs to rank T10th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Yankees have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 2.60 (2nd in the Majors), while the Rays are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.63 (26th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Yankees have recorded 127 this season, ranking 15th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 27th for total strikeouts, recording 112.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .228 against the Rays this season (11th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Yankees' opponents are at .216 (6th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 5-1-8 | 3-1-2 | 2-0-6 | 4-1-8 | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
| Rays | 3-2-9 | 0-1-4 | 3-1-5 | 1-2-6 | 2-0-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Yankees are -130 to lead after three innings, while the Rays are +100.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 7-4-3 | 3-2-1 | 4-2-2 | 6-4-3 | 1-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Rays | 7-4-3 | 2-1-2 | 5-3-1 | 4-4-1 | 3-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 7-7 in Yankees games this season. The Rays have an 8-6 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded a 5-4 extra innings victory over the Yankees at Tropicana Field yesterday. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Jose Caballero went yard in that matchup, hitting a home run to go with 3 RBIs. The Rays have now won three straight at Tropicana Field against the Yankees.
