New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Betting Picks & Predictions
The longstanding rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox continues as the two AL East teams face off in their first series of the season. The Yankees,
Game outlook
The longstanding rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox continues as the two AL East teams face off in their first series of the season. The Yankees, currently leading the AL East with a record of 93-68, will be starting Carlos Rodon (2.93 ERA) while the Red Sox, third in the division with a record of 35-34, will be starting Cooper Criswell (4.13 ERA). The game will be broadcast regionally on FOX, with first pitch set for 7:15 from Fenway Park. New York is favored to win, with the current line at -165.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Yankees -165 | Red Sox +148
Spread: Yankees -1.5 (-106) | Red Sox +1.5 (-111)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 62%.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees recently experienced a setback against the Dodgers but rebounded against the Kansas City Royals, winning three out of four games on the road. They are currently leading the AL East with the best record in the American League, holding a small lead over the Orioles in second place. Despite a loss in their last game against the Royals, Anthony Rizzo hit his 8th home run of the season and has contributed 27 RBIs while batting .223. Aaron Judge leads the team in home runs and RBIs, with 25 and 62 respectively, and is batting .302 from the third spot. Juan Soto has the highest batting average on the team at .320, with 17 home runs and 54 RBIs. Giancarlo Stanton, who typically plays as DH, has 17 home runs and 40 RBIs. Carlos Rodon will be making his 15th start, with a 9-2 record and a 2.93 ERA. The Yankees are ranked 3rd in offense, 1st in defense, and have a 50-22 season record. Make the right choice by selecting the Best Baseball Handicappers for accurate and valuable insights.