The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are set to meet in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card on Thursday, October 2, 2025. The series is tied 1–1, making this game a must-win for both teams. The game will be held at Yankee Stadium, with the first pitch at 8:08 PM, and it will be broadcast on ESPN. The weather is expected to be mild with overcast clouds and a light breeze.

Red Sox vs. Yankees Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Boston Red Sox +135. The Red Sox have shown solid performance on the road with a 41-40 record. They also have a strong recent win against the Yankees in Game 1 of the series.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-104). Both starting pitchers have low ERAs, with Connelly Early at 2.33 and Cam Schlittler at 2.96, suggesting a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Yankees have a strong home record this season, winning 50 out of 81 games at Yankee Stadium.
• The Red Sox have an even road record this season, with 41 wins and 40 losses.
• In the recent AL Wild Card Game 2, the Yankees won against the Red Sox by a score of 4-3.
• Trevor Story was a key player for the Red Sox in Game 2, hitting a home run and earning 3 RBIs.
• Ben Rice contributed significantly to the Yankees’ Game 2 victory with a home run and 2 RBIs.

Red Sox vs Yankees Preview

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are ready for a pivotal Game 3 in the AL Wild Card series. Both teams have one win each, making this game decisive. Yankee Stadium will host the game, setting the stage for an exciting night under overcast skies.

Connelly Early will start for the Red Sox. He has a 2.33 ERA and a WHIP of 1.09. On the mound for the Yankees is Cam Schlittler, with a 2.96 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Both pitchers aim to lead their teams to victory in this crucial game.

Yankees Ready to Swing for the Fences

The New York Yankees have a strong lineup of hitters this season. Jazz Chisholm Jr. leads the team with 31 home runs and 80 RBIs. Ben Rice and Anthony Volpe also contribute with solid performances at the plate. In team stats, the Yankees rank first in home runs with 274 and in slugging percentage at .455. Their on-base percentage is also top-ranked at .332. The team batting average stands at .251, placing them sixth overall. Pitching is another area where the Yankees excel. Cam Schlittler, the starting pitcher, has a 2.96 ERA and a 4-3 record. The team’s earned run average is 3.91, and they are ranked second in batting average against at .228.

Red Sox Aim to Outshine the Yankees

The Boston Red Sox have a solid group of hitters this season. Trevor Story leads the team with 25 home runs and 96 RBIs. Romy Gonzalez has the best batting average on the team at .305. Nathaniel Lowe and Alex Bregman both hit 18 home runs each. They have contributed 64 runs for the team. Carlos Narváez has added 15 home runs and 50 RBIs. On the pitching side, Connelly Early will start for the Red Sox. He has an ERA of 2.33 and a WHIP of 1.09. The team’s overall ERA stands at 3.72.

Final Betting Pick

The Red Sox money line at +135 is a solid pick. Boston has a decent road record of 41-40, which shows they can perform away from home. They recently secured a win against the Yankees in Game 1 of the series, which adds confidence to this bet.

The under 7.5 prediction is also a reasonable choice. Both starting pitchers, Connelly Early and Cam Schlittler, have impressive ERAs of 2.33 and 2.96, respectively. This suggests a game with fewer runs, making the under a likely outcome.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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