PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's MLB ESPN Total of the Month
(MLB) Red Sox (BOS) vs. Yankees (NYY),
Total: 8.00 | 100.00 Over
Result: Win
Total: 8.00 | 100.00 Over
Result: Win
Lefty Carlos Rodon is pitching well. But he suddenly hasn't turned into the reincarnation of Sandy Koufax. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are starting Hunter Dobbins, who has a 4.50 road ERA.
Given the offenses of these two teams, I find this total to be too low.
Boston is averaging 7.2 runs in its last five games. The Red Sox rank fifth in OPS and sixth in runs and batting average. The Red Sox also hold the highest batting average against southpaws at .275. They are sixth in slugging percentage versus lefties.
The Yankees remain without a trusted closer with Luke Weaver out.
The Red Sox starting rotation takes a huge dip once you get past Garrett Crochet. Dobbins is their fifth starter. The Yankees should mash him and bad Boston middle relief. The Yankees are No. 1 in homers and OPS. They rank third in batting average and runs. New York is averaging 6.6 runs in its last three games.
Given the offenses of these two teams, I find this total to be too low.
Boston is averaging 7.2 runs in its last five games. The Red Sox rank fifth in OPS and sixth in runs and batting average. The Red Sox also hold the highest batting average against southpaws at .275. They are sixth in slugging percentage versus lefties.
The Yankees remain without a trusted closer with Luke Weaver out.
The Red Sox starting rotation takes a huge dip once you get past Garrett Crochet. Dobbins is their fifth starter. The Yankees should mash him and bad Boston middle relief. The Yankees are No. 1 in homers and OPS. They rank third in batting average and runs. New York is averaging 6.6 runs in its last three games.
