Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees MLB Betting Preview & Picks (08/19/2023)

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees MLB Betting Preview & Picks (08-19-2023)

It is true that the New York Yankees are the biggest disappointment in baseball. Armed with the second-highest payroll with the baseball betting odds, New York is in the American League East basement. On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox are exceeding expectations. However, the Red Sox are fighting to stay in the wild card playoff race. Although the Yankees at Red Sox are not on top of their game, their rivalry remains the best in baseball. Whenever Boston and New York meet, it’s a special sports occasion. And it’s a match that generates massive betting activity.

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees MLB Betting Information

Date and Time:Saturday, April 19, 2023, 1:05 p.m. ET
Location:Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
TV Coverage:FS1
Betting Online Odds at SBG:Click Here

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Red Sox at Yankees SBG Betting Odds Analysis

So far this season, Boston is in the black against the moneyline and slightly profitable against the runline. Boston is trending neutral on the sports betting total this season.

So far this season, New York is in the red against the moneyline and slightly in the black against the runline. New York is trending under the total this season.

Boston Red Sox Team Overview

Overall, the Boston Red Sox are 61-56 straight up and 58-58-2 over/under the total. Boston is 4th in the American League East Division standings. Boston is 11 games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East Division race. Late on, the Red Sox have covered five out of their last seven games. The Red Sox have gone over the total in two of their previous ten matchups. Boston ranks 10th for run production and 18th for earned run average.

Kutter Crawford is the probable starter for Boston. So far, the right-hander is 5-6 with a 3.80 earned run average and 1.13 WHIP. Boston won one of his last four starts. Overall, Boston ranks 12th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Kenley Jansen is 3-5 with a 2.97 ERA and 27 saves in 30 opportunities. Rafael Devers leads the Red Sox with 61 runs, 26 doubles, 26 home runs, and 79 runs batted in.

New York Yankees Team Overview

Overall, the New York Yankees are 60-57 straight up and 52-60-5 over/under the total. New York is 5th in the American League East Division standings. New York is 12 games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East Division race. Late on, the Yankees have covered three out of their last eight games. The Yankees have gone under the total in five of their previous nine matchups. New York ranks 20th for run production and 10th for earned run average.

Gerrit Cole is the probable starter for New York. So far, the right-hander is 10-3 with a 2.75 earned run average and 1.04 WHIP. New York won two of his last five starts. Overall, New York ranks 1st for bullpen earned run average. Closer Clay Holmes is 4-2 with a 2.01 ERA and 16 saves in 19 opportunities. Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 50 runs, 11 doubles, 22 home runs, and 45 runs batted in.

Red Sox at Yankees SBG Free Pick

Specifically, against New York, Boston beat the MLB odds in four of their last five games. Six of the last seven games between the Yankees and Red Sox went under the total.

Red Sox at Yankees SBG Best Bet: Boston Red Sox.

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