Tuesday, June 7, 2011

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees when they take their seats on Tuesday.

Lefthander Jon Lester will take the mound for the Red Sox to start this game. Lester is 7-2 this season with a 3.94 ERA.

The Yankees will counter Lester with Freddy Garcia. Righthander Garcia has a 3.23 ERA to go along with a 4-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 123-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Boston was a 6-3 winner at home against the Athletics. Bettors on Boston at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, New York was a 5-3 winner on the road against the Angels. Bettors on New York at -116 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Boston has won 3 straight games. New York has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 33-26 SU New York: 33-24 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 2-8 Before playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After playing Oakland are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

New York most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Boston are 3-7 After playing LA Angels are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games Boston is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 5 games at home NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games

Next up: NY Yankees home to Boston, Wednesday, June 8

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

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