On the 15th of September, 2024, a thrilling MLB matchup is set to take place at Yankee Stadium as the Boston Red Sox go head-to-head with the New York Yankees, starting at 1:35 PM under a sky with few clouds.

Taking the mound for the Red Sox will be Kutter Crawford, who carries an ERA of 4.088, facing off against the Yankees’ Carlos Rodón with a slightly higher ERA of 4.149. Analyzing the current standings within the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox are positioned 9th with a 75-74 record, translating to a 0.50 winning percentage. They maintain a balanced divisional record of 21-21, ranking third in their division. Recently, the Red Sox have won 5 of their last 10 games and enter this game with a winning momentum (W1). They present a challenge both at home (35-40) and on the road (40-34), with a better performance in night games (48 wins) compared to day games (27 wins). The team has scored 708 runs and conceded 701 runs so far.

In contrast, the Yankees hold the top spot in the division with an 86-63 record, a winning percentage of 0.58. They have a balanced division record identical to the Red Sox, standing at 24-24. Over their last 10 games, the Yankees have secured 6 wins, though they currently face a losing streak (L1). The team’s home record stands at 41-33, with an admirable 45-30 record on the road. Their prowess is more pronounced in night games, securing 55 victories compared to 31 in the day. In total, the Yankees have amassed 742 runs, while their pitchers have given up only 622 runs.

Looking at the bookmakers’ odds, the Yankees are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 8.5, indicating expectations of a relatively high-scoring game. For those betting on the outcome, the money line for the away team (Boston Red Sox) sits at +148, suggesting a decent underdog value. Conversely, the home team (New York Yankees) has a money line of -176, highlighting their favored status in this encounter.