The New York Yankees picked up a third consecutive win when they claimed the opener of a three-game set at Fenway Park 5-1 last night. It was the Boston Red Sox's first loss in five games and I like them to bounce back with a win tonight to equalize the series.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Yankees hand the ball to Ivan Nova (1-2, 2.65 ERA) who'll make his fourth start of the year after returning from Tommy John surgery. He struggled in his last outing conceding four runs (three earned) on six hits and three walks in five innings of an 8-1 loss against the Rays. The 28 year old is 3-3 with a swollen 5.00 ERA in nine career appearances (eight starts) against the Red Sox who can counter with Eduardo Rodriguez (4-2, 3.69 ERA). He's allowed only a pair of runs over 11 innings in his last two starts combined and will face the Yankees for the first time.

2. Situational - The Red Sox have won eight straight coming off a loss and they're 4-0 in their last four games as a home favorite. The Yankees meanwhile are 1-4 in their last five games as a road underdog.

3. X-Factor - Alejandro De Aza was 1-for-3 with two strikeouts last night but might have a more successful evening tonight as he's 5-for-7 with a homer against Nova lifetime.

Selection: This is a play on the Boston Red Sox (10*)