The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees close out their last series before the all-star break at Yankee Stadium on Thursday. If history continues, expect a low-scoring affair, with the total going UNDER 5 in each of the past six games between the BoSox and Bronx Bombers.
David Price looked good in his second start back from the DL, as the lefty pitched 7.0 innings of one-run ball. However, Price struggled mightily against the Yankees last season with the Bronx Bombers lighting up the Sox pitcher for a 7.89 ERA in five starts.
Michael Pineda has been one of the most consistent arms in the Yankees rotation but he had a rough outing in his last start. Pineda gave up 10 hits and five runs against Toronto, which was the most he has allowed in either category all season long.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Boston Red Sox listed as underdogs of 104 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.5-1.9 victory for the Yankees. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
33-23 New York battles the Red Sox, currently with a 32-26 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Boston injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 10-ranked New York Yankees and the No. 3-rated Boston Red Sox in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the New York Yankees and its No. 3-rated batting order, averaging 5.46 runs per nine innings, against the No. 11 line up of the Boston Red Sox at 4.76 runs per outing.
Defensively, Boston features the No. 10-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.35 runs per game. New York, meanwhile, comes in at No. 2 at home, scoring 5.81 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston didn't plate a single run in their last outing, shut down by C Sabathia in a losing cause, 8-0, against New York on Wednesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston home to Detroit, Friday, June 9th
New York home to Baltimore, Friday, June 9th