New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Picks – 09/08/19![]() At the beginning of the season, the Yankees took immediate command of the American League East and have never looked back. New York boasts one of the most powerful lineups in the big leagues. However, starting pitching has become an MLB betting worry. Many believe that if the Bronx Bombers don’t tighten up on the hill a World Series run will fall short. On the other hand, the Red Sox have been playing with a World Series championship hangover all season. Boston has been even worse on the mound and without a quality closer. New York Yankees Vs. Boston Red Sox
New York YankeesNow the Yankees enter this one with a record of 91-49 with only 60 games under the total. New York has won seven of their last nine games with seven-under in that span. Overall the Yankees rank second for runs scored and 14th for staff ERA. The Bronx Bombers bullpen ranks eighth-best in MLB. Players to Watch: RHSP Masahiro Tanaka (10-8, 1.23 WHIP, 4.42 ERA, 133 K, 163 IP), P Aroldis Chapman (3-2, 36 SV, 1.14 SHIP, 2.22 ERA, 79 K, 52,2 IP), 2B DJ LeMahieu (97 R, 28 2B, 2 3B, 24 HR, 90 RBI, .331 AVG, .378 OBP, .531 SLG, .909 OPS), 2B Gleyber Torres (87 R, 21 2B, 33 HR, 78 RBI, .284 AVG, .347 OBP, .536 SLG, .883 OPS), C Gary Sanchez (58 R, 11 2B, 1 3B, 34 HR, 74 RBI, .237 AVG, .313 OBP, .543 SLG, 855 OPS) Boston Red SoxLate on the Red Sox have been in good form with six wins in their last nine games. Boston is 74-64 with only 56 of their games staying under the total. MLB metrics have the Red Sox ranked third for run production but 19th for staff earned run average. Of great concern is a bullpen that ranks 12th in the majors. Boston is 5.5 games out of a wild card spot. Players to Watch: RHSP Rick Porcello (12-11, 1.44 WHIP, 5.63 ERA, 122 SO, 153.1 IP), P Brandon Workman (9-1, 10 SV, 1.04 WHIP, 2.17 ERA, 90 K, 62.1 IP), 3B Rafael Devers (114 R, 48 2B, 4 3B, 29 HR, 107 RBI, .320 AVG, .369 OBP, .579 SLG, .948 OPS), RF Mookie Betts (123 R, 39 2B, 5 3B, 23 HR, 70 RBI, .285 AVG, .385 OBP, .503 SLG, .888 OPS), LF JD Martinez (89 R, 30 2B, 2 3B, 34 HR, 93 RBI, .315 AVG, .391 OBP, .586 SLG, .976 OPS) New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Betting NumbersTrendsNew York Yankees 11-6 in their last 17 road tilts Boston Red Sox 7-5 in their last 12 home games New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Betting PicksIn this situation, the Yankees will bring their best legal betting value as a road team. The price will be far more affordable than if they were at home. Additionally, Aroldis Chapman is a difference-maker Boston lacks. Score Prediction: New York Yankees 6, Boston Red Sox 3 |