Now that the NY Yankees have lost their first seven games against arch-rival Boston Red Sox, they’re turning to their big gun pitcher CC Sabathia tonight, Thursday June 11, who’s facing the BoSox for the first time as a Yankee. MLB oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Yankees as -150 moneyline favs over the Red Sox (+130) with the over/under posted at 9.5 runs. Be sure to get your NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com
The Yankees (34-25) franchise is in the midst of its longest losing streak to open the season against the Red Sox (35-24) since 1912. Despite their struggles against the Red Sox, the Yankees dropped just one game back of Boston in the AL East. After being limited to a season-low two hits in Tuesday's 7-0 loss, the Yankees had 11 Wednesday but went 2 for 15 with runners in scoring position. Mark Teixeira led New York with four hits – including his AL-leading 19th homer – and is 10 for 23 (.435) with three home runs and eight RBIs in his last six games. The Yanks have won five of their last ten games and are 5-4 in their last nine road games. They are 16-14 on the road with a 4.56 ERA. The Yankees will start pitcher C.C. Sabathia (5-3, 3.56 ERA) who allowed five runs and five hits in eight innings of a 7-9 home loss to Tampa Bay on Saturday. He'll be looking to bounce back on the road, where he's posted a 1.88 ERA in winning his last three starts. At Fenway Park Sabathia is 1-1 with a 2.35 ERA in three career regular-season starts.
The Red Sox have won seven of their last ten games and are 3-2 in their last five at home. They are 20-8 at home with a 3.93 ERA. The BoSox will start pitcher Brad Penny (5-2, 5.85) who will also be making his first appearance in the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry. He hasn't been particularly sharp with his new team, but he's been helped by an offense that's backed him with an average of 7.2 runs of support. His offense wasn't able to bail him out last time, though, as the right-hander gave up five runs and seven hits in 5 2-3 innings of Friday's 5-1 loss to Texas. Penny, who made his only regular-season start against New York in 2000, was a key part of Florida's World Series champion team that beat the Yankees in 2003, posting a 2.19 ERA in winning both of his starts in the Fall Classic. Third baseman Mike Lowell hit his 10th homer Wednesday and is 10 for 30 with three home runs and 10 RBIs against New York this year. "We're moving guys over, we're getting big two-out hits, and when you do those little things like that and you're playing good baseball you're going to win ballgames – regardless of it's the Yankees or anybody else," closer Jonathan Papelbon said.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Yankees are 9-1 in their last 10 games following a loss.
- Yankees are 8-2 in their last 10 road games with the total set at 9.0-10.5.
- Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Boston.
- Under is 5-2-2 in the last 9 meetings.
- Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 starts as a road favorite.
- Yankees are 4-1 in Sabathias last 5 road starts.
NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction
When: Thurs, June 11, 2009 7:10 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Yankees -150
Point-Spreads.com NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Yankees are bringing out the best of the best tonight, which should give them the boost they need. Go Yankees! Be sure to get your NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit.
