Runs have been few and far between when the Boston Red Sox take to the diamond, which has caused the UNDER to hit in 10 of their past 14 outings. Those 14 games have seen an average of 7.1 runs per game between both the BoSox and their opponents. The Sox close out a three-game set with the New York Yankees Thursday.
Michael Pineda has been fine when he is on point, but when he is off he is really off. Pineda has a 7.59 ERA in his 10 recorded losses this season but has an ERA under 4.00 in his 12 other outings. You can see it recently, as the righty has allowed four or more runs in three of his past five starts while allowing one run or less in the other two.
Eduardo Rodriguez takes the bump after being pushed up in the rotation for an ailing Steven Wright. Rodriguez has been a source of consistency for the Red Sox, as the lefty has a 3.18 ERA in his past five starts while holding opponents to three earned runs or less in each.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Boston Red Sox were listed as -180 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 9.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-4.5 win for the Yankees. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
61-51 Boston battles the Yankees, currently with a 57-56 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs New York injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 8 (Boston Red Sox) and the No. 17 (New York Yankees) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting New York Yankees rank No. 22 at 8.4 hits per game. That compares with the Boston Red Sox No. 1 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Boston has the No. 24-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Yankees own the No. 14 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Red Sox, a 9-4 final on Wednesday in support of N Eovaldi at Fenway Park.
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Tampa Bay, Friday, August 12th
Boston home to Arizona, Friday, August 12th