Red Sox vs Yankees Odds, Picks, & Predictions Today

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees begin a four-game series in the Big Apple on Thursday night. The Yankees are looking to win their second AL East Championship in 10 years. Boston are nine games behind the Yankees in their quest for a Wild Card berth.

The Yankees have been streaky at the plate this season. They were second in the majors in OPS in July and August. The Red Sox have a strong lineup that can generate runs. Their best pitcher is on the mound against a struggling Yankees starter in Jameson Taillon.

Red Sox vs Yankees is a big game. My best bet is first five innings Red Sox moneyline (+140 at FanDuel).

DraftKings offers a 61% boost on Aaron Judge passing Babe Ruth with Home Run #61.

Yankees beat Pirates 14-2 last night. Yankees have the second-best record in the American League (90-58). Red Sox are four games below .500 and are fresh off a 5-1 loss to the Reds yesterday. Boston has struggled in pitching department this season. The Yankees will send James Taillon to face the Red Sox. Taillon has one of the lowest walk rates in MLB and a good spin on his pitches.

Yankees are averaging 5.82 runs per game in September. Red Sox are also producing well at the plate, averaging about 5 runs a game. Yankees' bullpen has an MLB-worst 5 ERA and OBA of .262 since the All-Star break.

The Over is 7-1 in the Yankees last eight games. The total is set at 7.0-8.5.

Michael Wacha is 11-1 with a 2.61 ERA and OBA of .216 in 20 starts. He has a 3.51 FIP with 1.03 WHIP and a .217 OBP. Last Friday he pitched seven innings of one-run ball against the Royals.

Jameson Taillon has made 29 starts this season and has a 13-5 record with a 4.04 ERA. He has 1.13 WHIP, .246 OBA and a FIP identical to his ERA this year.

Red Sox vs Yankees is scheduled for today.