New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions, Sep 22, 2026

Sep 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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NY Yankees

Tampa Bay Rays

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As the New York Yankees prepare to host the Tampa Bay Rays on September 22, 2026, both teams come into this matchup with contrasting recent performances. The Yankees have managed to secure victories in just 2 of their last 5 games, indicating a struggle to find consistency at a critical point in the season. In contrast, the Rays have capitalized on their recent form, registering 3 wins in the same span, which may bolster their confidence heading into Yankee Stadium.

The bookmakers reflect a slight preference for the Yankees, offering odds of 1.72 for a home win compared to 2.12 for the visiting Rays. According to statistical analysis, the Yankees hold a 54.4% probability of winning, while the Rays have a 45.6% chance. This close prediction highlights the competitive nature of the matchup.

Tactically, the Yankees may need to leverage their home-field advantage, focusing on strong pitching and disciplined batting to claim victory. Meanwhile, the Rays will look to exploit any weaknesses in the Yankees’ lineup, aiming for a cohesive team effort to continue their winning momentum.

While the Yankees are favored, both teams have the potential to influence the game’s outcome, making this a critical clash for postseason aspirations.

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NY Yankees
55.8%		 Tampa Bay
44.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:4

Outrights of MLB New York Yankees: 9.41% Tampa Bay Rays: 9.41%

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Betting Odds

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Bwin 1.72 2.15
betsson 1.69 2.16
WilliamHill 1.71 2.20
Best for US Customers 1.69 2.13

Latest Results

22.09.26 New York Yankees – Tampa Bay Rays – 2:0
20.09.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – New York Yankees – 8:4
19.09.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – New York Yankees – 5:3
18.09.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – New York Yankees – 2:9
16.09.26 Minnesota Twins – New York Yankees – 5:4		 22.09.26 New York Yankees – Tampa Bay Rays – 2:0
20.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 5:1
19.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 2:1
18.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Boston Red Sox – 2:4
17.09.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Athletics Baseball – 10:1

Facts

  • One of the standout fixtures of the round, featuring two top-tier sides (ranked 2nd and 1st).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Yankees won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.
  • Recently, NY Yankees has faced a series of away games on the road.
  • Recently, Tampa Bay has enjoyed a sequence of home fixtures.
  • In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, NY Yankees has recorded 11 wins, 0 draws, and 9 losses, with a goal aggregate of 91:69 (averaging 4.6:3.5 goals per game).
  • Specifically in home fixtures for NY Yankees against this opponent, the record stands at 6 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 37:31 goals (averaging 3.7:3.1 per game).

    • Latest Head To Head

    22.09.26 New York Yankees – Tampa Bay Rays – 2:0
    09.07.26 Tampa Bay Rays – New York Yankees – 4:12
    08.07.26 Tampa Bay Rays – New York Yankees – 3:0
    07.07.26 Tampa Bay Rays – New York Yankees – 6:4
    06.07.26 Tampa Bay Rays – New York Yankees – 1:5

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 155 95 60 707:624 0.613
    2 New York Yankees 155 89 66 713:576 0.574
    3 Boston Red Sox 156 84 72 678:598 0.538
    4 Cleveland Guardians 156 81 75 649:647 0.519
    5 Chicago White Sox 156 80 76 733:691 0.513
    6 Texas Rangers 156 78 78 653:687 0.500
    7 Toronto Blue Jays 156 77 79 629:671 0.494
    8 Houston Astros 156 77 79 688:747 0.494
    9 Baltimore Orioles 156 75 81 693:724 0.481
    10 Detroit Tigers 156 73 83 697:629 0.468
    11 Seattle Mariners 156 73 83 634:690 0.468
    12 Minnesota Twins 156 73 83 712:776 0.468
    13 Kansas City Royals 156 67 89 656:758 0.429
    14 Athletics 156 61 95 670:893 0.391
    15 Los Angeles Angels 156 60 96 625:712 0.385

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Milwaukee Brewers 156 98 58 802:600 0.628
    2 Los Angeles Dodgers 156 96 60 780:587 0.615
    3 Atlanta Braves 156 92 64 722:602 0.590
    4 Chicago Cubs 156 87 69 835:683 0.558
    5 San Diego Padres 156 87 69 690:649 0.558
    6 Philadelphia Phillies 156 86 70 697:668 0.551
    7 Arizona Diamondbacks 156 82 74 693:694 0.526
    8 Pittsburgh Pirates 156 79 77 748:719 0.506
    9 Miami Marlins 156 76 80 692:695 0.487
    10 St.Louis Cardinals 156 76 80 704:727 0.487
    11 Washington Nationals 156 73 83 798:786 0.468
    12 Cincinnati Reds 156 72 84 642:805 0.462
    13 New York Mets 156 71 85 668:709 0.455
    14 San Francisco Giants 156 64 92 656:740 0.410
    15 Colorado Rockies 156 57 99 727:904 0.365

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 3 (28.22%)

    2. Milwaukee Brewers: 7 (12.09%)

    3. New York Yankees: 9 (9.41%)

    4. Tampa Bay Rays: 9 (9.41%)

    5. Boston Red Sox: 15 (5.64%)

    6. Atlanta Braves: 15 (5.64%)

    7. Chicago Cubs: 15 (5.64%)

    8. Philadelphia Phillies: 16 (5.29%)

    9. Cleveland Guardians: 20 (4.23%)

    10. Texas Rangers: 25 (3.39%)

    11. Chicago White Sox: 25 (3.39%)

    12. San Diego Padres: 28 (3.02%)

    13. Houston Astros: 35 (2.42%)

    14. Seattle Mariners: 100 (0.85%)

    15. Toronto Blue Jays: 125 (0.68%)

    16. Baltimore Orioles: 250 (0.34%)

    17. Arizona Diamondbacks: 250 (0.34%)

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