Yankees vs. Rays Prop Bets & AI Predictions (Oct 3, 2026)

Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for Oct 3, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Yankees vs Rays matchup so you can make smarter picks today.

In this MLB game, the Rays are listed as the favorites with a -134 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 57.26% chance to win.

Yankees Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • George Lombard has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
  • Austin Wells has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)
  • Ben Rice has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 70% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Trent Grisham has a 0.28 Home Run projection

Rays Preview:

These players have been hitting the ball well recently:

  • Chandler Simpson has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 75% of 10 games)
  • Jonathan Aranda has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 80% of 10 games)
  • Junior Caminero has gotten a hit in 6 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 35% of 10 games)

The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:

  • Junior Caminero has a 0.30 Home Run projection

Roster Outlook

Yankees Rays
Projected Pitcher Projected Pitcher
Gerrit Cole Drew Rasmussen
Projected Roster Projected Roster
  • Ben Rice (DH)
  • Cody Bellinger (LF)
  • Luis Garcia (1B)
  • Spencer Jones (RF)
  • George Lombard (SS)
  • Jazz Chisholm (2B)
  • Trent Grisham (CF)
  • Austin Wells (C)
  • Ryan McMahon (3B)
  • Yandy Diaz (DH)
  • Jonathan Aranda (1B)
  • Junior Caminero (3B)
  • Liam Hicks (C)
  • Victor Mesa (RF)
  • Chandler Simpson (LF)
  • Richie Palacios (2B)
  • Cedric Mullins (CF)
  • Taylor Walls (SS)

Yankees

Projected Pitcher
Gerrit Cole
Projected Roster
  • Ben Rice (DH)
  • Cody Bellinger (LF)
  • Luis Garcia (1B)
  • Spencer Jones (RF)
  • George Lombard (SS)
  • Jazz Chisholm (2B)
  • Trent Grisham (CF)
  • Austin Wells (C)
  • Ryan McMahon (3B)

Rays

Projected Pitcher
Drew Rasmussen
Projected Roster
  • Yandy Diaz (DH)
  • Jonathan Aranda (1B)
  • Junior Caminero (3B)
  • Liam Hicks (C)
  • Victor Mesa (RF)
  • Chandler Simpson (LF)
  • Richie Palacios (2B)
  • Cedric Mullins (CF)
  • Taylor Walls (SS)

Recent Form

Yankees

Last 5 Games (4-1)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 30 vs BOS W 9-2
Sep 29 vs BOS W 9-0
Sep 25 vs BAL W 6-3
Sep 25 vs BAL L 2-10
Sep 24 vs TB W 6-4

Rays

Last 5 Games (2-3)

Date Opponent Result Score
Sep 27 vs PHI L 3-7
Sep 26 vs PHI W 12-1
Sep 25 vs PHI W 2-0
Sep 24 vs NYY L 4-6
Sep 23 vs NYY L 2-9

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What time does Yankees vs Rays start?

The game is scheduled for 10/3/2026, 6:30:00 PM.

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