The iconic rivalry continues as the Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 12, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 07:15 pm under a lightly clouded sky. Cooper Criswell, with an ERA of 4.109, will take the mound for the Red Sox. His counterpart, Nestor Cortes of the Yankees, will pitch with a slightly better ERA of 3.967.

In the race for the 2024 AL East Division title, the Red Sox are currently 9th in the standings, holding a record of 74 wins and 72 losses for a .510 winning percentage. They have managed 20 divisional wins against 19 losses. Despite a challenging season, they’ve shown potential recently, securing 4 wins in their last 10 games and carrying a current winning streak of one game. Their performance away from home shows promise with a record of 39-32. The Red Sox have scored a total of 696 runs while conceding 693.

On the other side, the Yankees are better placed in the division, sitting 2nd with a record of 84 wins and 62 losses, translating to a .580 winning percentage. Their division record stands slightly better at 22-23. The team has shown consistency, with a 5-5 performance in their last 10 games and a home record tallying 39 wins to 32 losses. With 734 runs scored against 610 conceded, their offense and defense are solid.

As for the betting odds for this matchup, the Yankees are seen as the favorites with a point spread of -1.5 and a money line of -184, suggesting they are slightly expected to win by more than one run. Meanwhile, the Red Sox stand with an underdog money line of +155. The Over/Under for the game is set at 9.0, indicating expectations of moderate scoring from both sides. These odds provide insights for bettors looking to gauge the expected competitiveness and outcome of the game.