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The Boston Red Sox (64-58) and New York Yankees (60-62) meet Saturday for game 2 of a 3-game series. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 1:05 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Red Sox lead 6-1
Boston won 8-3 as a -121 road favorite in Friday’s series opener. Boston was red-hot from the first pitch, scoring 7 of their 8 runs in the first 2 innings. SP Brayan Bello pitched 6 innings, allowing only 1 run on 6 hits and a walk, while striking out 4.
Friday’s win ended a 2-game losing streak for the Red Sox, who are 6-4 in their last 10 and 29-30 on the road. The Yankees, meanwhile, have lost 6 in a row, are 2-8 in their last 10 and 35-29 at home.
Red Sox at Yankees projected starters
RHP Kutter Crawford vs. RHP Gerrit Cole
Crawford (5-6, 3.80 ERA) makes his 16th start — and 24th appearance — of the season. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 90 innings.
- Last outing: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K in 6-3 home win vs. Detroit Tigers Sunday
- Career vs. Yankees: 1-1, 2.08 ERA (13 IP, 3 ER), 11 H, 6 BB, 14 K across 4 appearances (2 starts) last season
Cole (10-3, 2.76 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 156 1/3 innings.
- Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 8-7 loss at Miami Marlins Sunday
- Career vs. Red Sox (regular season): 7-4, 4.31 ERA (94 IP, 45 ER), 1.16 WHIP, 11.1 K/9 through 16 starts, including 0-1 this season — 1 start, 6 IP, 2 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 3-2 loss at New York June 14
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Red Sox at Yankees odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Sox +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Yankees -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox +1.5 (-145) | Yankees -1.5 (+120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Red Sox at Yankees picks and predictions
Prediction
Red Sox 4, Yankees 2
Moneyline
LEAN RED SOX (+140).
The Red Sox are much hotter than the Yankees and have owned them this season, including wins in the last 5 meetings.
It’s only a LEAN because of Cole. The Yankees ace has been dominating this season, but I’m not sure he’ll be enough for the Yankees to overcome their current cold streak vs. their rivals here.
BOSTON (+140) is worth a small wager.
Run line/Against the spread
BET RED SOX +1.5 (-145).
With how cold the Yankees are, I don’t see them winning by multiple runs even if they pull off a win here. So, it’s safe to bet on the Red Sox to cover.
The Yankees might be 6 wins over .500 at home, but they’re 3-5 in their last 8 home games. With New York’s recent struggles, Boston should be able to keep this game close even if they lose.
Divvy up 1½ units between the BOSTON ML (+140) and the BOSTON RL (-145).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 8 (-105).
The Under is 7-2 in Boston’s last 9. The Under is also 3-2 in each of Crawford and Cole’s last 5 starts. Plus, the Under is 6-2 in the last 8 New York-Boston matchups.
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