MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees (July 6, 2026)
The New York Yankees (49-40) face the Tampa Bay Rays (52-35) at Tropicana Field on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Cam Schlittler is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Griffin Jax is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -119, while the Yankees are at -102. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -101 and UNDER at -119.
- The Yankees (+167) have a 43-46 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (-204) hold a record of 51-36.
- The Yankees have a 39-45-5 O/U record this season (meaning 39 games have gone over the total runs line, 45 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 38-46-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Yankees are averaging 4.8 runs per game this season (10th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging 4.6 (15th).
- In the field, the Yankees are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (5th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (9th).
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 .259 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Yankees are batting an underwhelming .235 (25th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 128 to rank 1st. Alternatively, the Rays are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 84 (T26th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have recorded 406 RBIs to rank 10th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 377 RBIs to rank 18th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 3.75 this season (6th in the Majors), while The Yankees have an ERA of 3.39 (2nd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Yankees have recorded 779 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank T26th for total strikeouts, recording 686.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Rays this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Yankees' opponents are at .228 (3rd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 27-20-42 | 14-11-18 | 13-9-24 | 23-16-39 | 4-4-3 | 0-0-0 | 1-6-3 |
| Rays | 24-17-46 | 13-9-21 | 11-8-25 | 17-14-26 | 7-3-20 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 42-27-20 | 19-12-12 | 23-15-8 | 36-24-18 | 6-3-2 | 0-0-0 | 2-7-1 |
| Rays | 35-25-27 | 18-13-12 | 17-12-15 | 27-19-11 | 8-6-16 | 0-0-0 | 7-0-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 40-49 in Yankees games this season. The Rays have a 42-45 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Yankees recorded a 2-0 victory over the Rays at Yankee Stadium when these teams last met on May 24. Aaron Judge was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Rays' four-game winning streak against the Yankees.
