SP Domingo German puts the Yankees at a disadvantage.

The New York Yankees are 1-4 through their last five games bringing their record to 71-41. Although they lead the AL East, they’ve fallen behind in the race for the American League.

Tonight, they’re facing one of their most notable rivals, the Boston Red Sox. Each of these teams has its own strengths, but the Yankees are -115 favorites.

It’s surprising that the Yankees are favored here due to their recent performances. Along with that, the Yankees are starting one of their worst pitchers tonight.

On the mound is Domingo German, who has a record of 1-2 as a starter with an ERA of 5.09 this season. With German on the mound, the Yankees are at a distinct disadvantage.

As a team, the Yankees have a batting average of .244, which isn’t bad but not nearly as good as the Red Sox. They have an on-base percentage of .330, which is impressive but hasn’t amounted to much recently.

The Boston Red Sox have a record of 55-58 this season and are 27-29 at home. Currently, the Red Sox are fifth in the AL East but can rise up with a few wins here.

Getting the start for the Red Sox tonight is Nathan Eovaldi, who is 5-3 this season with an ERA of 4.23. In terms of pitching, the advantage goes to the Red Sox tonight.

Boston is also a remarkable team at the plate, batting .253 this season. Yesterday’s 4-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles is a good indication of how this game could go.

Due to who the Yankees have on the mound tonight and the efficiency of the Red Sox batters, we’re going to take Boston at home -105.

Ricky’s Pick: Boston Red Sox -105, UNDER