I like Boston’s chances of pulling the upset after having yesterday off while New York could be sluggish after three straight slugfests against the Astros.
Score prediction: Red Sox 3, Yankees 2
💰 Red Sox vs. Yankees prediction & best bet
Red Sox ML (+148)
The AL Cy Young Award race figures to come down to Cam Schlittler and Dylan Cease, but it may surprise some that the Yankees are 1-4 in Schlittler’s last five starts.
Schlittler has pitched to a minuscule 0.96 ERA and .191 OBA in three starts against the Red Sox this year. But Boston also has averaged the second most runs per game since the All-Star Break (5.5), and is an MLB-best 27-12 in that span.
New York has a reputation for beating up on weaker opponents, as it is under .500 against teams with a winning record (24-25).
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SBR Edge: Rest is best
Boston has a rest advantage over New York with yesterday's off day while the Yankees finished a series against the Astros. The Red Sox are a perfect 6-0 when they have a rest advantage
