The Boston Red Sox are set to host the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the AL Divisional Playoffs. The Red Sox currently maintain a 1-0 lead in the series, and this matchup will be televised on TBS. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET.
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox Odds
Including the regular season, the Red Sox are 109-54 straight up (SU) and 94-68 against the spread (ATS). They’ve gained 31.6 units for moneyline bettors and 23.6 units (ATS). On the other hand, the Yankees are 101-63 SU and have gone 81-82 ATS. Overall, the team’s lost 8.1 units for moneyline bettors and 12.2 units ATS.
Neither side has positioned itself as an obvious over/under play this season. Red Sox games have an over/under record of 77-77-8 in 2018. The Yankees have an over/under record of 78-78-7.
Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka will get the start for the visiting Yankees. Tanaka (12-6, 3.75 ERA) has recorded 159 strikeouts in 155 innings so far. He’s 1-0 with 18 strikeouts and a 7.58 ERA against Boston this year (four starts).
The Red Sox will send lefty David Price (16-7, 3.58 ERA) to the mound. Price has 177 strikeouts and 50 walks to his name, as well as a WHIP of 1.14. Price is 0-3 with 11 strikeouts and a 10.34 ERA over four starts against New York this year.
New York’s pitching staff allowed 4.1 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 4.08 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 9.23 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 3.34, along with a WHIP of 1.26 and a K/9 of 11.35.
Yankees hitters have slashed .249/.333/.452 on their way to 5.3 runs scored per game in 2018, including 5.4 runs per game against divisional foes and 6.4 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).
Miguel Andujar and Giancarlo Stanton continue to lead New York’s hitters. Andujar is slashing .296/.330/.525 with 27 home runs, 92 RBIs and 83 runs scored. Stanton is hitting .266 with 39 homers, 101 RBIs and 105 runs scored.
For the home team, Boston’s pitching staff has yielded 4.0 runs per game overall in 2018. Its starters have a 3.77 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings. The bullpen has a 3.73 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 9.6 K/9. In 77 divisional games, Red Sox starters have an ERA of 3.75 and the bullpen’s ERA is 4.31.
Boston’s hitters are putting up 5.4 runs per contest, including 5.6 per game against divisional foes and 5.8 per game over their last five. The team has a slash-line of .250/.348/.419 over its last five games and is 2-3 SU during that stretch.
The Red Sox batters have been led by J.D. Martinez and Mookie Betts. Martinez is slashing .332/.403/.634 with 44 home runs, 133 RBIs and 112 runs scored, while the line for Betts stands at .346/.439/.641 with 32 homers, 80 RBIs, 130 runs and 30 steals.
The Red Sox are coming off of a 5-4 victory in Game .
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction
Predictions: SU Winner – Red Sox, ATS Winner – Yankees, O/U – OVER
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New York has tallied 21 extra-base hits over its last five contests. Boston has 18 XBH over its last five.
New York has recorded 25.1 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 contests and 25.2 over its last five.
The Yankees have hit 19 home runs in their last 10 games, including 10 over their last five.
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