Friday, May 1, 2015

Fenway Park

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Probable Pitchers: CC Sabathia vs. Justin Masterson

The New York Yankees head to Fenway Park on Friday to take on the Boston Red Sox. The probable starters are CC Sabathia for the Yankees and Justin Masterson for the Red Sox. The opening line has New York at +121 and Boston at -131. The over/under for this matchup is 9. So far this season New York is 13-8 against the over/under while the Red Sox are 15-7.

The Yankees come into this game with a 13-9 record, including 7-3 on the road. CC Sabathia has a 0-4 record and an earned run average of 5.96. He's given up 31 hits in 25.2 innings pitched so far and New York is currently averaging 2.2 runs in his starts. As a team, they are batting .240, good for 17th in the league. They also rank 13th in the league in on base percentage at .320 with Jacoby Ellsbury leading the way at .406.

The Red Sox overall record is 12-10 and 6-4 at home. Justin Masterson is currently 2-0 with an ERA of 5.16. He's pitched 22.2 innings thus far and given up 21 hits. Boston has averaged 6.2 runs in his starts this year. The Red Sox are 30th in the league in team ERA at 5.04 and 20th in the league in hits allowed per 9 innings at 8.97. They come into this game batting .245 as a team with an OBP of .332, good for 5th in the league.

New York Yankees Betting Trends

The New York Yankees are 13-8 against the over/under

The New York Yankees are 14-8 against the run line

Boston Red Sox Betting Trends

The Boston Red Sox are 15-7 against the over/under

The Boston Red Sox are 10-12 against the run line

Injuries to Watch

New York Yankees

04/28/15 P Masahiro Tanaka Wrist 15-day DL (4/28)
04/05/15 SS Brendan Ryan Calf 15-day DL (4/1)
04/05/15 P Chris Capuano Quad 15-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 P Ivan Nova Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)
04/05/15 2B Jose Pirela Concussion 15-day DL (4/2)

Boston Red Sox

04/27/15 RF Shane Victorino Hamstring 15-day DL (4/23)
04/06/15 P Edwin Escobar Shoulder 15-day DL (3/29)
04/04/15 C Christian Vazquez Elbow 60-day DL (3/30), out for season

Josh's Pick: Take the Yankees

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