New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox

Quick read:

The Yankees enter this game hot, riding a four-game winning streak and boasting one of the league’s most potent lineups, ranked third in MLB with 33 home runs. Ben Rice has been a standout, hitting .319 with eight homers, and the Bronx Bombers will look to keep that momentum going against Ranger Suarez, who, while effective, has shown some vulnerability with a 3.22 ERA and a WHIP just above 1.0.

On the other side, the Red Sox have struggled overall but are no pushovers at home and have offensive weapons like Ceddanne Rafaela, who’s hitting .288. Max Fried looks solid on the mound with a 2.97 ERA and 23 strikeouts, but he’s not exactly a shutdown ace, which sets the stage for a back-and-forth slugfest.

Both teams are dealing with injuries, but that hasn’t stalled their ability to score runs. The over/under sits at 7.5, and given the Yankees’ power and the Red Sox’s ability to capitalize on mistakes, the total going over 8.5 runs is a smart, confident play.