On the evening of September 12, 2024, the historic rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will be reignited at Yankee Stadium, beginning sharply at 7:15 PM under expected partly cloudy skies. Taking the helm on the pitcher’s mound for the Red Sox will be Cooper Criswell, who carries a 4.109 ERA into the game. His counterpart, Nestor Cortes of the Yankees, enters with a slightly better ERA of 3.967.

In the current standings of the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox are positioned 9th with a record of 74-72, reflecting a winning percentage of .510, and they are 3rd in divisional play with 20 victories against 19 losses. The team’s performance has been somewhat uneven lately, securing 4 wins in their last 10 outings and just recently snapping a losing streak. Their road games have shown slightly better results compared to home games, with a record of 39-32 on the road. The team has scored 696 runs while allowing 693.

Contrastingly, the Yankees hold the 2nd rank in the division, boasting an 84-62 record and a .580 winning percentage. They currently lead the division with 22-23 in division games. The Yankees have managed a consistent form, with 5 wins in their last 10 games complemented by a staunch home and away performance. They have scored a total of 734 runs and have a firmer defensive record, having conceded 610 runs.

As for the betting odds, the Yankees are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under set at 9.0. The money line stands at -184 for the home team Yankees, suggesting stronger confidence in their victory. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are underdogs with a money line of +155, offering potentially higher rewards for bettors willing to take the risk on their performance.