The 2016 MLB wild-card race is starting to take shape. Currently Toronto and Detroit are in with Boston, Seattle, Houston and the Yankees all needing multiple wins to make the post season. Yesterday Alex Rodriquez (A-Rod) announced his retirement. His final game will be this Friday against the Rays at Yankee Stadium. Before that final game he will face his longtime rival the Boston Red Sox, in a three game series at Fenway Park. What will the controversial slugger have in store for us in his final week? Find out what we think with our 2016 MLB Betting Tips for the Yankees vs Red Sox & August, 10th games.
New York Yankees at Boston Red Sox (Wednesday 9:10am)
Wednesdays televised game will bring the Yankees to Fenway Park. The Yankees have struggled on the road with a 24-31 record this season and will start with pitcher Luis Severino who has a 1-6 from seven starts. Red Sox have lost the last two against the Dodgers, but they bring to the mound in form Rich Porcello who is 14-3 and is 10-0 at Fenway.
Tip: Boston Red Sox to win - $1.54 at sportsbet
Cleveland Indians at Washington Nationals (Wednesday 9:05am)
The Nats come up against first placed Cleveland. Bryce Harper returning with the Nats and Trea Turner will get his first chance to play in the majors. Scherzer 12-6 will start for the Nats who has an ERA of 2.87. Indians are 5-5 in the past ten matches and have had pitching woes recently. Trevor Bauer 7-5 starts for the Indians who look to get the first win in the three game series.
Tip: Washington Nationals to win - $1.47 at sportsbet
Detroit Tigers at Seattle Mariners (Wednesday 12:10am)
Mariners have won three on the trot and now sit four games out of the second wild card slot. Tigers are second in the Central division and in the last ten games sit with a 8-2 record, but will be tested with the inform Mariners.
Tip: Over 8.5 total runs - $1.81 at sportsbet
San Francisco Giants at Miami Marlins (Wednesday 9:10am)
Coming off a tough series vs. the Nats the Giants are now 6-15 since the All Star break. They square off against the Marlins, and from what recent history shows, games between these two teams in Miami have been decided by two or less runs. Miami starts with Tom Koehler who has recently found his groove. Against the Cubs he allowed just one run on five hits and has allowed two earned runs in his last 20 innings. Expect a close contest here.
Tip: Under 8.0 total runs - $1.84 at sportsbet
Take note: Any of the tips in this article are simply the author’s opinion, so bet at your own risk and always gamble responsibly. Also be sure to check out the Before You Bet Twitter Page for all our thoughts in the lead up to bets! Happy punting!
