With just a few weeks left before the commencement of playoffs in the regular season, it is an interesting American League clash that we get to watch tonight at Yankee Stadium. The Boston Red Sox have a record of 74 wins and 72 losses, and they will be up against the timeless competition the New York Yankees, who have 84 wins and 62 losses. The veteran rivalry is revived, and it carries the importance of bearing consequences on the playoffs as well. While gaining the focus of the scheduled sports handicappers’ best picks, this particular game has been listed as one of the best-picked games by the odd makers as the two teams have been known in the history of baseball and also by their present forms.
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees 9/12/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Yankee Stadium |
| Watch: | FOX, MLB.TV |
| Red Sox odds: | +140 |
| Yankees odds: | -166 |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
Boston Red Sox (74-72) vs. New York Yankees (84-62)
The Red Sox have lately depicted results worth being worried about since their performances show some hope of consistency, albeit with variations. Within their recent games, they have been able to record three wins against the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox but struggled in two. Apart from that, they were able to defeat the Detroit Tigers just once. These stubborn small achievements also have a place in their season structure since it includes such fireworks/games like 12-3 against Baltimore and such silent/games as 2-7 from Chicago. The rather perplexing but potentially important response of the team allows them to rebound well from losses.
| Boston Red Sox Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 11, 2024 | BAL | 5-3 | W |
| Sep 10, 2024 | BAL | 3-5 | L |
| Sep 9, 2024 | BAL | 12-3 | W |
| Sep 8, 2024 | CHW | 2-7 | L |
| Sep 7, 2024 | CHW | 7-5 | W |
The Yankees, for their part, have also been on the same pattern but have been more resilient at home. After winning their last four matches and comfortably beating Kansas City 10-4, the Yankees seek to prove that they can be a force at Yankee Stadium. Noteworthy, however, is their latest restructuring of a having catastrophe running from the Kansas City defeat at a score of 0-5 and also bowing out to Washington 2-5, which seems to be a weak point of the Red Sox’s center strategy.
| New York Yankees Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 11, 2024 | KC | 4-3 | W |
| Sep 10, 2024 | KC | 0-5 | L |
| Sep 9, 2024 | KC | 10-4 | W |
| Sep 8, 2024 | CHC | 1-2 | L |
| Sep 7, 2024 | CHC | 2-0 | W |
Cooper Criswell (6-4, 4.11 ERA) vs. Nestor Cortes (9-10, 3.97 ERA)
Cooper Criswell comes in to pitch for the Red Sox, and while he has a modest record, there is more to the man than meets the eye. However, over 92 innings, he has a less desirable ERA of 4.11, and while he is not a dominant pitcher, as shown by a WHIP of 1.34, he is more of a tactician who has great control of the games but can occasionally throw in a few hits that turn out to be for its most critical yards, this is seen from the 9 home runs that he gave up. Due to his history of many Ks (66), Criswell can neutralize some of his opposition. Unfortunately, he walks batters and gets hit too often, which will be a problem against the Yankees.
Nestor Cortes, on the other hand is quite in control for the Yankees with a standing ability to strike batters out, with statistics showing he has fanned 147 batters and managed 3.97 ERA across more innings188 of 163.1. Nestor Cortes did give up fewer free passes (33) and had a relatively low WHIP (1.15), indicating more command in comparison. Cortes, on the other hand, is prone to give up home runs (23), which might concern him, especially the Red Sox baseball team that has had power sporadically this season.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees -166, Total Odds: 8.5
The odds put are on the Yankees against the betting line of -166 and an interesting over/under of 8.5. The set total, as well as the fact that both teams have been scoring recently, makes it a very interesting thing for the bettors to look at.
Boston Red Sox Betting Trends
According to the betting trends for Boston, the total points scored in games appear to go UNDER the average set total as well since most of the recent games have not gone over the set scores. Such, even considering recent games where the Boston Red Sox have won 6-7 games played in New York (6-1 SU in their last 7 road games against NY), they remain an interesting underdog safety.
New York Yankees Betting Trends
There is a strong sign that the Yankees are going OVER in their home games and while playing against the Red Sox as well. There will probably be a lot of runs scored in these matches. There is also a strong tendency among the Yankees to win home games against other teams,
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees 9/12/24 Betting Picks
With respect to the latest outing and history, there is uncertainty as to how this particular game would go. The Red Sox have been decent on the road against the Yankees and the pitching battle slightly favors Cortes due to him being more in control of the game than the rest.
In the end, betting the total is likely the safest bet, with the tendency being UNDER, owing to both teams’ recent form. As for those who are examining moneylines or spreads, the Yankees, given the greater risk, seem to be an option for moneylines given their season level. For further insights and strategies, do not go away as we bring you today our MLB free tips today aimed at improving your betting patterns by providing you key evaluations and expert insights.