The Boston Red Sox just got swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game set down in Florida, and now they have to come into the unfriendly confines of the Bronx Zoo to play their longtime rivals the New York Yankees.

Needless to say, getting knocked down in three straight to Tampa Bay was a blow to their pride and confidence. Thats not a good omen for Boston's chances tonight against a Yankees team that smashed out 16 hits and 18 runs in a double-digit win last night against Texas.

Bottom line: With the Yankees sending one of their most consistent starting pitchers, Andy Pettitte, to the hill tonight, I expect the Zoo Crew to have the edge!

Final Notes & Key Trends: Pettitte is 4-0 in his last four starts along with a stingy 1.00 ERA. The Red Sox are 1-7 in their last eight series openers. The Yankees are 5-0 in Pettitte's last five starts and 4-0 in his last four starts vs the Red Sox. Play on New York.

Free Pick: Yankees -125