Our 3-0 sweep of Wednesday’s MLB best bets got the momentum going into what should be an exciting weekend around Major League Baseball. Read on for our top MLB picks and bets for Friday, June 6th’s game Red Sox vs. Yankees.
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Friday's Top MLB Picks & Bets: Red Sox vs. Yankees
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Boston Red Sox (+150) at New York Yankees (-178) | O/U 9.0 (-110/-110)
Through May 23rd, the Boston Red Sox were 26-26 while averaging five runs per game, with on-base and slugging percentages of .329 and .428, respectively, and a 108 wRC+. Since May 23rd, the Red Sox are 4-8 while averaging 4.8 runs per game and on-base and slugging percentages of .331 and .401, respectively, and a 103 wRC+.
Thus, while they may not be playing to the same .500 level as they were before May 23rd, the Red Sox have, for the most part, kept up their offensive success, which means the problem lies with their pitching. Walker Buehler pitched a masterclass against the Yankees in the World Series last year, but just one-third of his starts have been quality starts this season, and he has been rocked for seven earned runs in 10.2 innings in back-to-back losses.
The over has cashed 59.3% of the time following a Red Sox win this season (16-11-2), and has cashed the only other time the Yankees have been at a rest disadvantage this season (Boston had an off-day yesterday).
Pick: Over 9.0 Runs (-110)
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