Despite a rash of injuries, the Yankees are climbing out of a midseason hole. New York is only three games out of a wild card playoff spot and 6.5 games out of first in the American League East. With the largest payroll in the American League, the Yankees face demanding expectations. As a result, most of this season has been a disappointment with the baseball betting odds. On the other hand, the Red Sox has been one of the great surprises this season. But poor starting pitching could cost the Red Sox a playoff spot.
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 7:05 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York |
| Red Sox at Yankees TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Red Sox | +1½ (-185) | 10 (-115) | -101 |  |
| Yankees | -1½ (+160) | 10 (-115) | -109 | |
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New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Odds Analysis
On this occasion, we are treated to the greatest rivalry in baseball. Boston and New York both boast massive offshore betting popularity. Each team has a worldwide generational fan base. Casual money consistently flows to both teams. Squares will like the Red Sox in this spot as the contending away team. By contrast, sharps will prefer the Yankees as a quality home club.
Wise Guys believe that Boston’s lackluster pitching could cost them down the stretch. Thus, they will not step out on the Red Sox against a quality opponent. New York’s improved recent play has been noticed as well.
New York Yankees Team Overview
Late on, the Yankees paid in seven of the most recent ten games. Four of their last five outings cleared the total. New York is 64-52 straight up, 54-62 vs. the run line, and 49-64-3 under the total. At Yankees Stadium, the Yankees are 32-25 straight up, 22-35 vs. the run line, and 24-30-3 under the total. Overall MLB metrics show New York 20th for run production and 8th for earned run average. The Yankees rank 6th for bullpen ERA.
So far, Aaron Judge is carrying the Yankees lineup. Judge, has 61 runs, 26 home runs, 63 runs batted in, a .531 slugging percentage, and .901 OPS. Of great concern remains a massive injury list that includes closer Aroldis Chapman and shortstop Gleyber Torres.
Boston Red Sox Team Overview
Boston got the money in four of their last seven games. And then the Red Sox went over the total in four of their most recent six games. Boston is 68-51 straight up, 60-57 vs. the run line, and 50-62-5 under the total. Specifically, on the road, the Red Sox are 32-27 straight up, 32-27 vs. the run line, and 25-34 under the total. MLB metrics show Boston 5th for run production and 16th for earned run average. Bullpen rankings show the Red Sox 13th for earned run average.
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox Betting Trends
- Boston is 11-3 in their last 13 games with the Yankees
- The Red Sox and Yankees went under in eight of their previous ten games
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox SBG Free Pick
In this situation, the Yankees will get a better price against a quality opponent. New York is playing their best baseball of the season. In comparison, Boston is fading with the MLB odds.
Yankees at Red Sox SBG Best Bet: New York Yankees.