Yankees-Red Sox Who Will Cover?

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox meet at Fenway Park. The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Sidney Ponson in this game. Ponson has a 6-1 record and a 4.02 ERA this season. Ponson's opponent in this one will be Jon Lester. The Red Sox lefthander has a 3.20 ERA to go along with a 8-3 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 180-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Robinson Cano drove in three runs, including a solo home run as the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 10-3 on Saturday. The Yankees won the game as +120 underdogs, while the 13 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (9). Johnny Damon and Bobby Abreu drove in two runs apiece for the Yankees. Andy Pettitte surrendered three runs over six innings and notched his 12th victory of the season. J.D. Drew homered in a losing effort for the Red Sox, who were -115 favorites in that game. Tim Wakefield allowed six runs over 5 1-3 innings in suffering the loss. Current streak: New York has won 8 straight games. Boston has lost 2 straight games. Team records: New York: 58-45 SU Boston: 60-45 SU New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Baltimore are 3-7 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a win are 8-2 Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6 A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Boston NY Yankees are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston NY Yankees are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games on the road Boston is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home Boston is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Boston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees Next up: NY Yankees home to Baltimore, Monday, July 28 Boston home to LA Angels, Monday, July 28