New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Betting Splits — July 8, 2026

Notable bet/money split in New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays: a 15-point gap on New York Yankees +1.5.

Splits at the latest snapshot

Market Side Bet % Money % Odds
Moneyline New York Yankees 42% 31% +115
Tampa Bay Rays 58% 69% -132
Run line New York Yankees +1.5 38% 23% -190
Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 62% 77% +170
Total Over 7.5 73% 73% -113
Under 7.5 27% 27% -115

What the data says

New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays shows a meaningful bet/money divergence on the spread market — not the biggest split on the slate, but worth a look. 38% of bets are on New York Yankees +1.5 while only 23% of dollars are on the same side — a 15-point gap.

A 10 to 20-point gap is the band where the data starts to mean something but doesn't yet scream. It usually means a handful of larger bets landed on Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 without the public catching on yet, or the public is leaning on a side that the market doesn't fully respect. Either way, the money side here is Tampa Bay Rays -1.5, and the price reflects what the books think of that lean.

Worth noting, not worth chasing alone. Pair it with the broader slate context if you're going to use it. See how we calculate splits →.

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Frequently asked questions

What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side. See our learn page for more.

Should I bet on New York Yankees +1.5 tonight?

We don't issue picks. The splits show what the public and the money are doing — use them to inform your own read of the game.

How does Fade the Public Analytics calculate splits?

We aggregate publicly reported sportsbook handle on a sub-hourly cadence. See our methodology page for the full breakdown.

What does it mean when New York Yankees +1.5 has 38% of bets but 23% of money?

When the bet count and the dollars don't agree, the dollars usually carry the sharper signal. A {gap}pp gap means the average bet on New York Yankees +1.5 is smaller than the average bet on the other side.

What is a good bet% gap to look for?

Look for 15+ point gaps where the money is on the unpopular side. Those are the games where the average bet size is doing the talking.

What is sharp money?

Sharp money is wagering activity from sophisticated, high-volume bettors. It shows up as a money percentage that exceeds the bet percentage on the same side — bigger checks per ticket on the contrarian view. See our methodology →

How we track public bets and money — see our methodology →

Last updated: July 8, 2026 at 5:21 AM UTC

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