New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays Odds & Picks: April 14th 2009

New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays u8.5 (-110)
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The Tampa Bay Rays took the series opener from the New York Yankees 15-5 last night, but we expect a much lower scoring affair tonight.

Rays starter Matt Garza picked up where he left off in his breakthrough 2008 season in his first 2009 start, limiting the Boston Red Sox to just one run and four hits in seven innings at Fenway Park. Garza has some of the best stuff in the American League and he can be downright dominant when he is on top of his game. He also had success vs. the Yankees last year, allowing three runs or less in two of his three starts against them.

Speaking of dominant, Yankees starter A.J. Burnett has always had great stuff, but he struggled with his control for much off his career. That changed last year when Burnett had the best season of his career with the Blue Jays, and his first start as a Yankee was a promising one, as he allowed two runs in 5.1 innings with six strikeouts. He was brilliant the last time he faced Tampa Bay last year, not allowing an earned run while posting 10 strikeouts in seven innings.

Look for the pitchers to dominate this evening in Tampa Bay.

MLB Free Pick: Yankees, Rays Under 8.5 (-110)