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2022 MLB Handicapping
(72-75-0) Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees (89-58-0)
Date: Thursday September 22nd
Time: 07:15 ETPM ET
Venue: Yankee Stadium New York
Projected Pitchers: Michael Wacha vs. Jameson Taillon
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox 139 Yankees -165
MLB run line Betting Odds: Red Sox +1.5, Yankees -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Boston Red Sox
Heading into the game, the Boston Red Sox have an overall record of 72-75-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 35-38. In the AL East division, Boston currently sits 5th. So far, the team has gone 76-72-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 55% of their games. The Red Sox’ over-under record is 68-72-8.
For Boston, Michael Wacha gets the start with an overall record of 11-1. This includes a strong ERA of 2.61. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.7 innings per outing, as well as 7.26 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.05 per 9. In total, Wacha has given up 11 home runs.
So far, the Red Sox bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.47.
During the season, the Boston Red Sox have performed well on offense, averaging 4.55 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -36.0. The Red Sox come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.259. On their balls in play, Boston has the 4th ranked BABIP of 0.288. With runners on base, the Red Sox are averaging just 0.75 stolen bases per game.
Boston has been strong on defense, ranking 6th in fewest errors at 0.45 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.75 per contest.
Heading into the game, the New York Yankees have an overall record of 89-58-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 52-22. In the AL East division, New York currently sits 1st. So far, the team has gone 65-83-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 92.0% of their games. The Yankeess’ over-under record is 71-73-4.
For New York, Jameson Taillon gets the start with an overall record of 13-5. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.04. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.45 innings per outing. as well as 7.52 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.65 per 9. In total, Taillon has given up 24 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Yankees have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.05.
During the season, the New York Yankees have performed well on offense, averaging 5.07 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 222.0. On offense, the Yankees have a team batting average of 0.241, placing them 17th in the league. New York’s batting average on balls in play of 0.252 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Yankees have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 5th in the MLB in steals.
New York has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.57 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.91 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Yankees’s last 8 games at home
- NY Yankees is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Boston Red Sox. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Michael Wacha has the better WHIP of 1.03 compared to Jameson Taillon at 1.13. Wacha will be facing a Yankees offense with a team batting average of 0.241 (17th). Taillon has a tough matchup against a Red Sox offense ranked 4th in batting average.
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