Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Yankees will face off against the Boston Red Sox at home on Friday at 7:15 PM Eastern, with the series currently tied at two wins each. Tanner Houck will be
Game outlook
The New York Yankees will face off against the Boston Red Sox at home on Friday at 7:15 PM Eastern, with the series currently tied at two wins each. Tanner Houck will be starting for the Red Sox with an ERA of 3.24, while Clarke Schmidt will be on the mound for the Yankees with an ERA of 2.34. New York is the betting favorite with a -142 opening line that has remained unchanged. Please note that this article was written before Thursday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Red Sox +129 | Yankees -142
Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-163) | Yankees -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 59%.
Boston Red Sox
In game two, RHP Tanner Houck will be taking the mound for the Red Sox. Despite recent struggles, he has won two of his last three starts against New York. Currently holding an 8-10 record with a 3.24 ERA, Houck has been more effective on the road this season with an ERA of 3.12. He has been performing well in night games, with an ERA of 2.87 and holding opponents to under .230 at the plate. The Red Sox, averaging 4.77 runs per game, have shown strength at the plate this season, ranking 5th in overall batting average and hitting more home runs on the road. However, they have struggled in September, ranking 28th in strikeout rate and bottom 10 in walks received. Boston is ranked 7th in offense, 24th in defense, and has a record of 87-75 this season.