The Boston Red Sox (48-43) and New York Yankees (62-28) meet in the middle contest of a 3-game series at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx (FOX). First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Red Sox vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Series tied 4-4
The Red Sox picked up the 5-4 victory in 11 innings in the series opener Friday night, earning their third consecutive win over the rival Yankees since July 9.
The Yankees pushed across a run in the bottom of the ninth to force extra innings, and that helped Over bettors cash a ticket regardless of who scored in extras. New York has now cashed the Over in 3 straight and 8 of the past 9 outings.
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Red Sox at Yankees projected starters
RHP Nick Pivetta vs. RHP Jameson Taillon
Pivetta (8-6, 4.08 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 103 2/3 IP.
- Is 4-3 with a 3.59 ERA and .218 opponent batting average with 51 K across 52 2/3 IP over 9 road starts.
- Has managed an 0-1 record with a 10.00 ERA and .324 OBA in just 9 IP across 2 starts vs. NYY.
Taillon (9-2, 4.01 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 1.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 94 1/3 IP.
- Has registered a 5-1 record with a 3.73 ERA with 45 K across 50 2/3 IP in 9 home outings.
- Was pounded for 6 runs, 7 H (including 3 HR) with 1 BB and 3 K across 5 IP in a no-decision at BOS last Sunday.
Red Sox at Yankees odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Red Sox +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Yankees -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-150) | Yankees -1.5 (+122)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Red Sox at Yankees picks and predictions
Prediction
Red Sox 6, Yankees 5
Money line
The RED SOX (+135) are a solid value at plus-money. They handled Taillon well last time they faced each other Sunday night, and Pivetta has been much better on the road than at home this season. Bank on the BoSox to get it done for a second consecutive evening.
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Run line/Against the spread
The RED SOX +1.5 (-150) are a decent play against the spread, and the price isn’t out of line. If you want a little insurance and just can’t fathom the idea of betting against the Yankees, it’s not a bad play. Personally, though, I just like Boston straight up.
Over/Under
The OVER 8.5 (-125) has connected in 3 in a row for New York and 8 of the previous 9. These are usually high-scoring affairs, and these rivalry games go long into the night, too. That was the case last night, and it will be another game with plenty of offense Saturday.
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