Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for AL Wild Card Game 3 on 10/2

MLB game preview

The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees meet in Game 3 of the AL Wild Card series. The series is tied 1-1, making this a decisive game. Fans can catch the action at Yankee Stadium on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 8:08 PM. ESPN will broadcast the game.

Boston’s manager, Alex Cora, leads a team with a regular-season record of 89-73. The Red Sox have a road record of 41-40. On the other side, Aaron Boone manages the Yankees, who finished the regular season with a 94-68 record. At home, the Yankees went 50-31. Starting on the mound, the Red Sox will feature Connelly Early, while the Yankees will have Cam Schlittler pitching. Weather conditions are expected to be mild with a light breeze.

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox have had a mix of results in their recent games. On October 1st, they lost to the Yankees by 1, with a score of 4-3. Brayan Bello started that game, allowing 2 earned runs in just over two innings.

In the previous game on September 30th, the Red Sox secured a win against the Yankees, finishing with a 3-1 score. Garrett Crochet was impressive on the mound, pitching over seven innings and allowing just one earned run. Trevor Story and Alex Bregman contributed with two hits each.

Looking at the Red Sox lineup, Trevor Story has been a key player. He has a batting average of .263 and has hit 25 home runs this season. Alex Bregman and Jarren Duran also provide solid support, both contributing to the team’s offensive efforts.

Red Sox vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Red Sox Moneyline +135, Yankees Moneyline -161, Red Sox Runline +1.5 (-162), Yankees Runline -1.5 (+135), Total Over 8.0 (-102), Total Under 8.0 (-120)

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have been strong at home lately. They recently won against the Boston Red Sox, 4-3, with Carlos Rodón pitching six innings. Ben Rice was a key player, hitting a home run and driving in two runs.

The Yankees’ hitting stats show their power. They lead the league in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. Aaron Judge stands out with a .331 batting average and 53 home runs.

On the mound, Cam Schlittler will start for the Yankees. He has a 2.96 ERA and has shown good control. In a recent game, Schlittler pitched seven scoreless innings against the Orioles.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are favored to win with a moneyline of -161. The Red Sox are at +135. The Yankees have a strong hitting lineup, leading in home runs and slugging percentage. Their batting average against is also lower. This gives them an edge. The projected score is Yankees 5, Red Sox 4. So, the recommendation is to pick the Yankees to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Yankees’ strong hitting and the Red Sox’s decent batting average suggest potential runs. However, both teams have solid pitching. The projected total score is 9. With these factors, the recommendation is to take the Over 8.0.