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It’s the 0-1 New York Yankees versus the 1-0 Tampa Bay Rays in the 2nd game of a three game set in Tropicana Field St. Petersburg, Florida tonight. The first pitch at Tropicana Field is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET. The visiting Yankees have the favoritism role listed at -120 on the moneyline with a total line offered at 7.5 runs.
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In Game 1 of this series on Sunday, which was the season opener for both teams, the Rays beat the Yankees 7-3 where Chris Archer was solid and got the win for Tampa Bay and they cranked out 13 hits in the game.
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The Yankees only scored three runs in the opening loss to the Rays and last season they ranked 22nd in the Majors in runs scored and 15th in team ERA.
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The Rays had a solid offensive performance in the opening win over New York and last season they ranked 24th in the Majors in runs scored and 16th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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New York: CC Sabathia (0-0, 0.00 ERA)<br />
Tampa Bay: Jake Odorizzi (0-0, 0.00 ERA)
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CC Sabathia takes the mound for the Yankees tonight and last season he was 9-12 with an ERA of 3.91. He did not look sharp in Sprint Training with an ERA of 6.75 in only 12 innings of work. In his career facing the Rays Sabathia is 14-14 with a 3.83 ERA in 41 starts and last season facing them he was 1-0 with a less than stellar ERA of 5.52 in three starts. The Yankees have won their last five games overall against the Rays with Sabathia on the hill, but they have lost eight of their last11 games in Tampa Bay when he has gotten the call.
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Jake Odorizzi takes the mound for the Rays in this game and last season he was 10-6 with an ERA of 3.69. He was the only Tampa Bay starter last season that posted a winning record. In his career facing the Yankees he is 5-5 with an ERA of 4.26 in 11 starts and last season against them he went 2-1 with an ERA of 2.29 in three starts. Like Sabathia, Odorizzi did not get much Spring Training work going 11 innings and having an ERA of 4.91 allowing 13 hits. Dating back to last season Tampa Bay has lost four of his last five starts, but they have won five of his last seven home starts.
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New York at Tampa Bay Betting Angles<br />
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The Rays are 5-2 in their last 7 home games against the Yankees.
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In the last 13 games between these teams the Over record is 10-3.
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In the last 6 games between these teams in Tampa Bay the Over record is 5-1.
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This season the Rays are 1-0 at home and the Yankees are 0-1 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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New York Yankees: 0-1 SU / O/U 1-0 / Run Line W/L 0-1<br />
Tampa Bay Rays: 1-0 SU / O/U 1-0 / Run Line W/L 1-0
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New York at Tampa Bay Key Betting Trends<br />
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NY is 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record
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NY is 1-5 in their last 6 road games
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NY has an Over record of 6-2-1 in their last 9 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game
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TB is 3-8 in their last 11 home games
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TB is 2-7 in their last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter
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TB has an Over record of 19-7 in their last 26 home games.
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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YANKEES
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[SS] 04/02/2017 - Didi Gregorius 10-day DL (03/30) ( Shoulder )
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[1B] 04/02/2017 - Tyler Austin 60-day DL (4/2) ( Ankle )
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RAYS
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[P] 04/01/2017 - Brad Boxberge out indefinitely ( Arm )
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[LF] 04/01/2017 - Colby Rasmus out indefinitely ( Hip )
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[3B] 04/01/2017 - Matt Duffy out indefinitely ( Heel )
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[P] 04/01/2017 - Nathan Eovaldi 60-day DL (3/8) ( Elbow )
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[C] 04/01/2017 - Wilson Ramos out indefinitely ( Knee )
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