On the 12th of May, 2024, a thrilling baseball match is set to take place at Tropicana Field, where the New York Yankees will go head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Rays, starting at 1:40 PM under scattered clouds.

The Yankees will send Luis Gil to the mound, who has maintained an impressive ERA of 2.919. His counterpart from the Rays, Tyler Alexander, enters the game with a higher ERA of 4.959.

As for the standings within the 2024 AL East Division, the Yankees are currently second with a 26-15 record, translating to a 0.63 winning percentage. They have a divisional score of 7-8. Recently, they’ve shown strong form, winning 7 of their last 10 games despite a recent loss that snapped their streak. The Yankees have shown resilience both at home (13-6) and away (13-9), with better performance in night games (16 wins). They’ve scored 192 runs and conceded 142.

On the other side, the Rays hold a balance of 20-20 in their record, standing 10th with a 0.50 winning percentage. Their divisional performance is 4-5, and they are positioned 4th within the division. The Rays are hoping to build on their current winning momentum. They boast a 14-11 home record and have struggled slightly on the road with 6-9. The Rays have tallied 161 runs while allowing 189.

Considering the odds for this match, the point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under of 8.5. Betting lines see the Yankees as slight favorites with an Away Team Money Line of -138, while the Rays are underdogs at home with a Money Line of 116. These odds suggest a close and compelling game, making it a potentially lucrative day for savvy bettors.