The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees (0-0) renew their storied rivalry Friday at 1:05 p.m. ET at Yankee Stadium. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Red Sox vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: The Red Sox took 10-of-19 games in 2021 and outscored New York 75-74.
The Red Sox scuffled a bit in July and August last season, but made the postseason as a 92-win wild card. After beating the Yankees in a Wild Card game, Boston advanced to the AL Championship Series where it lost to the Houston Astros.
The 2021 New York Yankees played .630 baseball (46-27) in the second half of the season and finished 92-70.
Red Sox at Yankees: Projected starters
RHP Nathan Eovaldi vs. RHP Gerrit Cole
Eovaldi (2021: 11-9, 3.75 ERA) draws the opening start for Boston. A year ago, he posted a 1.19 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9, and 9.6 K/9 in 182 1/3 IP.
- Eovaldi’s inning count in 2021 marked his most since 2014.
- He held opposing batters to a .638 OPS at home; allowed a .785 mark on the road.
- Has career Yankee Stadium ERA of 3.72.
Cole (2021: 16-8, 3.23 ERA) opens for the Yankees for the third time. He logged a 1.06 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9, and 12.1 K/9 in 181 1/3 IP last season.
- April is Cole’s best month (.587 OPS allowed in 38 career games).
- Current Boston batters own .801 OPS against him.
Red Sox at Yankees odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 11:42 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Red Sox +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Yankees -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-150) | Yankees -1.5 (+122)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -102 | U: -122)
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Red Sox at Yankees prediction and picks
Prediction
Yankees 5, Red Sox 4
Money line
The Yankees have carried more value than the Red Sox in futures betting, and New York has the superior bullpen talent and depth. That’s a big key in these early games.
BACK THE YANKEES (-175).
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Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
Over/Under
A double-digit wind blowing out to center is in the forecast. Figure a small lean on the OVER 8.5 (-102).
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