Tonight, two baseball titans will face off as the Boston Red Sox (+132) take on the New York Yankees (-145) at 7:05 PM EDT. Both teams are expected to run a tight game with a predicted total of 8.0. In addition, the Yankees are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +140, while the Red Sox are +1.5 at odds of -160.
This game has fans eagerly anticipating the outcome and Shark player Samuel is confident in his pick. The pitching matchup for this game is set to be Garrett Whitlock versus Gerrit Cole, and both sides will be looking to take advantage of the opportunity.
The Red Sox played yesterday, and unfortunately for them, they were dealt a brutal 10-3 blowout by the Guardians. Meanwhile, the Yankees played yesterday, too, but they managed to pull off a 3-0 win over the White Sox. Both teams will face the challenge of playing on short rest, but it remains to be seen which team can come out on top.
Recent history shows that the Red Sox have a good chance to win, as the last time these teams played each other was on March 9, 2023 when the Red Sox beat the Yankees 11-7. At that time, the Red Sox were +167, and the total was set at 10.0, going over by 8.0 runs.
Win Trends
Samuel and other experts have been keeping a close eye on the win trends to help with their predictions. So how have the BoSox been doing lately? In their last 10 games, they’ve won only 3 times-a slightly worrying trend that could affect their chances of winning tonight. The Yanks, on the other hand, have won 6 of their last 10 games and are playing with a fair bit of confidence.
Totals Trends
To add more clarity to his predictions and make an informed decision, Samuel also tracks the totals trends. The Red Sox have gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, while staying under in 5 of their last 10. Similarly, the total has gone over in 5 of the Yankees’ last 10 games, while staying under in 4 of them. The trends are relatively equal, and it’s likely that the outcome will come down to overall team performance.
With that said, while it’s a close one to call, Samuel is confident of his pick and is backing the New York Yankees (-145) to come out on top. Before you place your bet, make sure to download the Shark Book app, which is widely regarded as the handicapper’s best friend. Do your due diligence, make an informed decision and enjoy the game!