Yankees vs. Red Sox prediction, odds: MLB picks, best bets Friday

Cam Schlittler is the favorite to win the Cy Young Award. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Yankees and Red Sox open a crucial four-game series Friday night in The Bronx. Only two games separate the eternal rivals in the standings, and both clubs need every win they can muster to stay within striking distance of the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East. The Bronx Bombers are four back of Tampa, while the BoSox are six adrift. The Yankees have a clear pitching edge Friday night with Cam Schlittler set to take on Patrick Sandoval. That advantage is reflected in the betting odds, as the Yanks check in as a -150 favorite. Yankees vs. Red Sox odds, prediction While the Yankees offense has sputtered through the summer thanks to injuries to Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger, the Red