On the 11th of May, 2024, a riveting clash is set to unfold as the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, commencing at 4:10 PM under scattered clouds. Nestor Cortes will lead the Yankees with his 3.724 ERA, while Zack Littell, boasting a 3.000 ERA, will take the mound for the Rays.

In the current standings within the 2024 AL East Division, the Yankees are in second place with a solid 26-14 record, reflecting a .650 winning percentage. Their performance within the division consists of an even 7-7 record. Recently, the Yankees have shown formidable form, securing 7 wins out of their last 10 games and are riding a winning streak of one game. At home and away, they have shown consistency, winning 13 games in each setting and showing a slightly better performance in night games with 15 wins compared to 11 during the day. Overall, they have scored 190 runs and conceded 135.

Conversely, the Tampa Bay Rays are 10th in the division, with a near-even 19-20 record, translating to a winning percentage of .490. They hold a fourth-place standing in the division with 3 wins against 5 losses and a recent track record of 6 victories in their last 10 matches. Despite currently experiencing a two-game losing streak, the Rays maintain a stronger home record of 13-11 compared to 6-9 on the road. Their offensive lineup has produced 154 runs, though their pitching has allowed 187 runs.

In terms of betting odds for this matchup, the point spread is set at 1.5, with the over-under for total runs scored at 8.0. The moneyline stands at -127 favoring the Yankees as the away team, suggesting their perceived superiority in this encounter, while the Rays are positioned at +106 as the home underdogs. Bettors considering this game should weigh these odds alongside recent team performances and player matchups to make informed choices.