Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees 8/2/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Aug. 02, 2019
TV: YES
Latest Odds : NYY -125 Total 10.5
The Boston Red Sox are set to visit Yankee Stadium in New York, New York for an American League East clash against the New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox come into this matchup with a 59-50 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent home game against the Tampa Bay Rays, 8-5. Rick Porcello received the starting nod for the Boston Red Sox, and he struggled as he gave up 6 earned runs in 5 innings. J.D. Martinez had a big game from the plate for the Boston Red Sox as he went 3 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Boston Red Sox are set to start Eduardo Rodriguez (13-4, 4.13 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5.2 innings against the New York Yankees. Eduardo Rodriguez struggled in his 2 starts against the New York Yankees during the 2019 season as he is posting a 4.09 ERA.
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The New York Yankees come into this matchup with a 68-39 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, 7-5. Masahiro Tanaka received the starting nod for the New York Yankees, and he was solid as he gave up 2 earned runs in 4 innings. Mike Tauchman had a big game from the plate for the New York Yankees as he went 2 for 4 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The New York Yankees are set to start James Paxton (5-6, 4.72 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 7 earned runs in 4 innings against the Boston Red Sox. James Paxton struggled in 2 starts against the Boston Red Sox during the 2019 season as he is posting a 5.25 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Red Sox are 15-2 in Rodriguezs last 17 starts during game 1 of a series.
Over is 4-0 in Red Sox last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Yankees are 0-5 in Paxtons last 5 starts.
Over is 4-0 in Yankees last 4 vs. American League East.
Free Betting Pick: Boston Red Sox +105
The Boston Red Sox have been up and down this season, but they have put themselves back into playoff contention as they are in the middle of the Wild Card race. The Yankees have been one of the best home teams in the MLB this season, but the Red Sox have held their own on the road as they are 32-22 away from Fenway. The Boston Red Sox also have the pitching advantage in this game as Eduardo Rodriguez is bringing an impressive 13-4 record into this matchup while James Paxton is posting a 4.72 ERA. The Boston Red Sox are one of the most talented teams in the league, and their powerful bats should come out on the road. Final Score Prediction, Boston Red Sox win 5-4.