Yankee Stadium hosts an MLB battle between the New York Yankees and the visiting Boston Red Sox on Saturday.
It's a pitching duel between Luis Severino for the New York Yankees (9-4 on the year) and Drew Pomeranz for Boston Red Sox (11-4 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the New York Yankees as -130 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Yankees to win this game 3.8-3.3. 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
The New York Yankees bring a 61-53 record to the battle against the 65-50 Red Sox. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Boston injuries news.
This game puts the New York Yankees, most recently No. 4 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Boston Red Sox, who rate a No. 5 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up New York Yankees No. 4 ranked offense (5.18 runs per game) against a Boston Red Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 4 at 4.03 runs allowed per game. The New York Yankees have been averaging 9.05 hits per game, less than the Boston Red Sox have managed so far this season (9.09 hits on average).
Boston brings the No. 4-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Yankees's No. 5-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox were saddled with a loss last time out in Eduardo Rodriguez's start, as they lost 5-4 against New York on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at New York, Sunday, August 13th