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Boston (1-0) at NY Yankees (0-1)
- When: Oct 1 2025, 6:08 PM
- Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx
- Where to watch: ESPN
Boston vs NY Yankees MLB Playoff Preview & Pick
Moneyline: NY Yankees -175
Spread: NY Yankees -1.5 (+125)
Total: 7.0
Boston Red Sox: Looking to Slam the Door Shut
Garrett Crochet gave the Yankees a headache in Game 1, firing high-octane heat and carving up their lineup like it was Thanksgiving dinner. The Sox now hand the ball to Brayan Bello, who’s quietly been the Yankees’ kryptonite at Yankee Stadium, posting a nasty 1.44 ERA in five career starts in the Bronx.
Despite finishing the year on a bit of a slide, Bello thrives under pressure and has proven he can navigate this Yankees lineup. Manager Alex Cora knows it’s not just another game, Boston smells blood, and they’re sending out a pitcher who feeds off the roar of hostile crowds.
Red Sox Prop Pick: Brayan Bello Over 4.5 Strikeouts – He’s cleared this in 7 of his last 10 starts and dominates in enemy territory.
New York Yankees: Backs Against the Wall at Home
Game 1 didn’t go the Yankees’ way, despite a late rally and some traffic on the bases, they simply couldn’t cash in. Now the pinstripes hand the ball to Carlos Rodón, a bulldog lefty who led the AL in opponent batting average (.188) and won 18 games.
Rodón’s been dominant recently, 7-2 with a 2.43 ERA to close the season and this is exactly the kind of firepower the Yanks need to avoid an early exit. Look for the lineup to be tweaked with more lefty bats like Ben Rice, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Ryan McMahon to counter Boston’s righty.
Yankees Prop Pick: Aaron Judge to Hit a Home Run – With New York’s season on the line, expect the Captain to swing big.
Prediction & Pick
This one has all the makings of a classic Bronx October brawl, tight pitching, loud fans, and late-inning dramatics. While Boston pulled off the Game 1 upset, Rodón’s form and the Yankees’ urgency give them the edge here.
Score Prediction: Yankees 4, Red Sox 2
Pick: NY Yankees -1.5 (+125)
Total: Under 7.0 (+102)
- MLB Playoff Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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