The stage is set for an exciting MLB matchup as the Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 13, 2024. The game, expected to take place under clear skies, is scheduled to start at 7:05 PM.

Leading the charge for the Red Sox will be Tanner Houck, who comes into the game with a solid ERA of 3.236. Facing him from the mound for the Yankees will be Clarke Schmidt, boasting an impressive ERA of 2.342.

As the season progresses, the placement within the 2024 AL East Division standings sees the Red Sox in 9th place, sporting a record of 74-73, which reflects a winning percentage of 0.50. Despite being third in their division matchups with a 20-20 record, their overall performance shows a balance, highlighted by a mixed recent form of 4 wins in their last 10 games and a current one-game losing streak. The Red Sox have a split of 35-40 at home and 39-33 on the road, with noteworthy differences in their day and night game outcomes, having won 26 daytime games against 48 at night. Their total runs scored stands at 697 with 695 runs allowed.

On the other hand, the Yankees lead the division, holding the first place with an 85-62 record, translating to a 0.58 winning percentage. Like the Red Sox, they have an even division record of 23-23, but have been stronger recently, securing 6 wins in their last 10 outings and currently enjoying a 2-game win streak. With a home record of 40-32 and an even better performance on the road at 45-30, the Yankees have also done better in night games, winning 53 compared to 32 in day games. Their run differential is positive, scoring 736 runs and conceding 611.

Odds for the game are pointing towards a potentially tight contest, with the Yankees favored to win. The point spread is set at -1.5, suggesting a close game with the Yankees expected to win by more than one run. The over/under for total runs scored in the game is at 8.5, indicating expectations of a moderate scoring game. For those betting on outcomes, the away team (Red Sox) has a money line of +125, meaning a $100 bet could return $125 if the Red Sox win, while the Yankees have a home team money line of -148, showing confidence in their favoritism.