Friday’s matchup between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees promises a competitive game. Both teams have solid records—Boston sits at 73-60, while New York is slightly ahead at 75-58. This close standing suggests a well-matched contest.
Looking at the betting odds, the Yankees are the favorites at home with a moneyline of -167. This means you’d need to bet $167 to win $100 on New York straight up. The Red Sox, as the away team, offer a moneyline of +138, so a $100 bet would yield $138 if they pull off the upset.
The spread is set at 1.5 runs. Boston is the underdog with a +1.5 spread at -156 odds, implying you’d bet $156 to win $100 if you take Boston to either win outright or lose by less than two runs. The Yankees have the -1.5 spread at +129, so a $100 wager wins $129 if New York wins by two or more runs.
The total runs line is 7.5, with even odds on the over and under at -110 each. This means you’d bet $110 to win $100 on either team scoring more or less than 7.5 combined runs.
Given how close these teams are in the standings and the odds, expect a tight game. The Yankees hold a slight edge at home, but the Red Sox have value both on the moneyline and spread. The total suggests a moderately scoring game, so consider that when placing your bets.