The stage is set for a thrilling showdown in the AL East as the Boston Red Sox visit Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees on September 13, 2024, starting at 07:05 PM under a clear sky.

Leading the charge for the Red Sox will be Tanner Houck, who carries an impressive ERA of 3.236. His counterpart, Clarke Schmidt of the Yankees, will look to maintain his formidable 2.342 ERA. As for team standings, the Red Sox are currently 9th in the AL East with a balanced record of 74-73, indicating a competitive but challenging season. They are 3rd in their division matchups. Despite their struggle on the road compared to their home performance, the Red Sox will aim to improve on their current 4-game winning streak from their last 10 outings.

Conversely, the Yankees top the division with an 85-62 record, showcasing a strong season enabled by consistent performances both at home and away. They have split their divisional games evenly with 23 wins and losses, buoyed by a current winning momentum from their last two games.

Focusing on betting odds, the Yankees are favored with a point spread of -1.5, indicating a slightly stronger confidence in their performance against the Red Sox. The game’s Over/Under is set at 8.5, reflecting expectations of moderate scoring based on both teams’ recent outings. For those looking to wager, the money line offers the Yankees at -148, suggesting higher confidence in their victory, while the Red Sox stand at +125, providing a profitable opportunity should they pull off an upset. With these odds, bettors should consider the Yankees’ strong record and recent momentum against the evenly matched yet slightly struggling Red Sox.