Tonight in Tampa, the Yankees (8-4) and Rays (5-7) open a three-game series. It’s an early-season AL East clash, with the Yankees seeking to extend their lead in the division while the Rays look to improve their standing. Luis Gil makes his first start of the season as he takes the mound for New York against veteran Steven Matz who is off to a solid start in 2026. New York is looking to find its offense after being held to just two runs over their last two games in consecutive losses to the Athletics. The Rays offense sputtered as well scoring just two runs per game the last two games against the Cubs earlier this week.
The Yankees are looking to get their offense back on track after being stymied the last two games against the Athletics. New York were shutout yesterday after scoring just twice in Wendesday’s 3-2 loss. The A’s dealt the Yankees their first series loss of the season. Aaron Judge was the poster child for their struggles at the plate. The MVP went 1-9 without an extra base hit against Tampa Bay. The Rays’ pitching was suspect against the Cubs surrendering 19 runs over the three-game series.
Last season, these teams played their games in Florida at Steinbrenner Stadium. Tropicana Field has been repaired and is once again home to the Rays this season.
Lets dive into tonight’s matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game Details and How to Watch: Yankees vs. Rays
- Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Time: 7:10PM EST
- Site: Tropicana Field
- City: Tampa, FL
- Network/Streaming: MLB.TV, YES, Rays.TV
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The Latest Odds: Yankees vs. Rays
The latest odds as of Friday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Yankees (-143), Rays (+119)
- Spread: Yankees -1.5 (+119) / Rays +1.5 (-143)
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable Starting Pitchers: Yankees vs. Rays
Pitching matchup for April 10:
- Yankees: Luis Gil
Season Totals: First Start of the Season - Rays: Steven Matz
Season Totals: 11.0 IP, 2-0, 4.09 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, 10K, 3 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not! Yankees vs. Rays
- Aaron Judge has not homered in the last 5 games
- Giancarlo Stanton hit .500 in March but is hitting just .174 in April
- Ben Rice is 7-23 in April with 3 HRs and 8 RBIs
- Chandler Simpson has hit safely in 5 straight (8-22) and 11 of 12 games this season (18-46)
- Cedric Mullins is 1-11 over his last three games
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Top Betting Trends & Insights: Yankees vs. Rays
- The Yankees are 8-4 on the Run Line this season
- The Rays are 5-7 on the Run Line this season
- The OVER has cashed 9 times in the Rays’ 12 games this season (8-2-2)
- The OVER has cashed 4 times in New York’s 12 games (4-6-2)
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Expert picks & predictions: Yankees vs. Rays
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