Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Betting MLB Analysis and Picks (August 16, 2020)

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Owing to the offseason trade of Mookie Betts were the Red Sox abandoned. Fans and gamblers took that move as a sign of surrender. Boston has fulfilled baseball betting expectations with a terrible start. The last place in the American League East quickly belonged to the Red Sox. Pitching has been horrible with inconsistent bats. Counter to that is the powerful Yankees. New York was the overwhelming choice to win the AL East. Starting pitching remains a concern but at the plate, the Yankees drop bombs. Aaron Judge has become the player he was always touted to be.

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, August 16, 2020, 7:08 p.m. ET
Location:Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York
Red Sox vs. Yankees TV Coverage:ESPN
Red Sox vs. Yankees SBG Odds:Click Here

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Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Betting SBG Odds Analysis

Cause by their respective starts is the Red Sox going to be difficult sports betting sell. Oddsmakers know this but realize no price will draw much Bosox handle. Of great concern will be the price on the Yankees. New York will be bet into the stratosphere.

Boston Red Sox Team Overview

Overall, the Red Sox lost 10 of their first 16 games. Only four of their games went over the total. Boston ranks 14th for runs and 23rd for ERA. Furthermore, the Bosox rank 26th for errors and 21str for the bullpen.

Key Boston Red Sox: LHSP Martin Perez 2-1, 3.45 ERA, 15.2 IP, 12 H, 0 HR, 9 BB, 11 SO, 1.34 WHIP, Closer Brandon Workman 0-0, 1.80 ERA, 3 SV, 3 SVOPP, 5.0 IP, 5 H, 0 HR, 3 BB, 7 SO, 1.60 WHIP, 1B Mitch Moreland .323 AVG, .364 OBP, .935 SLG, 1.299 OPS, 7 R, 1 2B, 0 3B, 6 HR, 12 RBI, 0 SB

New York Yankees Team Overview

AL East-leading New York won 10 of their first 16 games. In sum, just seven of their games went over the total. Yankee metrics are ninth for runs and 17th for ERA. So too does New York rank 11th for the bullpen.

Key New York Yankees: SP J.A. Happ 0-1, 10.29 ERA, 7.0 IP, 7 H, 3 HR, 0 BB, 3 SO, 2.14 WHIP, Closer Zack Britton 0-1, 1.59 ERA, 5 SV, 5 SVOPP, 5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 HR, 2 BB, 4 SO, 0.88 WHIP, RF Aaron Judge .283 AVG, .328 OBP, .717 SLG, 1.045 OPS, 14 R, 2 2B, 0 3B, 8 HR, 19 RBI, 0 SB

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees Betting Trends

The Red Sox are:

  • 6-8 in their last 14 away games
  • 1-5 under the total on the road
  • 5-15 in their last 20 matchups at Yankee Stadium
  • 4-9 under the total in road games at New York

The Yankees are:

  • 15-5 in their last 20 overall games with the Red Sox
  • 3-6 under the total head to head with Boston
  • 14-6 in their last 20 tilts at Yankee Stadium
  • 6-4-1 over the total at home

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees SBG Free Pick

In this situation, the baseball betting price is too high on the Yankee money line. New York has the bats to clear the run line.

Red Sox vs. Yankees SBG Best Bet: New York Yankees run line

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