Yankees vs Rays Odds, Lines & Spread (Sep. 2)

The Yankees have only managed a 3-5 record in German's eight starts. German has performed well since being inserted into the rotation in late July. Springs has been a revelation since he was inserted in the Rays starting rotation. The Rays have gone 12-6 in his starts and 17-9 overall.

Yankees are 14-24 since the break and lost to the Angels on Wednesday. They split a four-game set with the A's and Manuel Margot was the hero in a 2-1 extra-inning victory over the Marlins. Tampa went 18-9 in August and have put themselves in position to shave New York’s AL East lead to three games.

Yankees are happy the calendar has flipped to September. The team compiled an ugly 10-19 mark during the dog days. Rays are playing with house money and figure to continue their winning ways in the series opener.