New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays odds, tips and betting trends

The New York Yankees (13-6) will host the Tampa Bay Rays (11-9), Friday at 7:05 PM ET, in a clash of AL East rivals. The Yankees are favored (-156 on the moneyline) when they take the field at home against the Rays (+132). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the New York Yankees looking to Clarke Schmidt (1-0), and Tyler Alexander (1-0) answering the bell for the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees won their most recent game against the Blue Jays on Friday by a 6-4 score.