Best bets for Yankees-Rays Game 2 ALDS

The Tampa Bay Rays took Game 1 of the American League Division Series with a 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees. Will Game 2 be the same? Will it be another pitcher’s duel? Check out my three picks for this matchup

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Cam Schlittler 7+ strikeouts (-134 at DraftKings)

Aug 28, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

If the Yankees wanted one pitcher to start Game 2, Cam Schlittler would be their obvious choice. He is a Cy Young candidate and has recorded at least seven strikeouts in five of his last seven starts.

The Yankee’s ace has a career 2.67 ERA against the Rays and 34 strikeouts in five starts. New York needs a big-time start, and Schlitter is the man for the job.

Junior Caminero over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs (+112 at DraftKings)

Apr 16, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) hits a solo home run against the Chicago White Sox during the ninth inning at Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Junior Caminero is one of the most talented players in MLB and always a threat when he steps up to the plate. He hit 42 dingers this season and tallied 101 RBIs.

The Rays’ third baseman has recorded over 1.5 hits+ runs+ RBIs in three of his last five games. He has 17 collected 17 hits in 25 career regular-season games against the Yankees.

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Yankees moneyline (-125 at DraftKings)

Sep 23, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice (22) celebrates his solo home run against the Tampa Bay Rays with teammates in the dugout during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)

This is a massive game, and the Yankees have their star pitcher on the mound. I’m backing the Yankees because of how desperate New York will be.

Cam Schlitter is an absolute stud and knows he needs to pitch a gem if the Yankees want to come out on top. New York’s bats were asleep in Game 1 and hopefully won’t make any base-running blunders.

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