The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox continue their storied rivalry on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 7:15 p.m. ET at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
The game will be televised on FOX, with the Yankees entering as -175 moneyline favorites, and the Red Sox as +145 underdogs. The over/under is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -115 odds and the under at -105.
We ve made our Yankees vs Red Sox prediction for Saturday, plus provide a breakdown of the betting odds and starting pitchers matchup.
Yankees vs Red Sox Prediction
The Yankees (49-22) dominated the series opener on Friday night, crushing the Red Sox 8-1 behind a stellar performance from Alex Verdugo, who hit a two-run homer and tallied four RBIs in his return to Fenway Park.
New York s offense has been firing on all cylinders, ranking fifth in the MLB with a .254 team batting average, a significant improvement from last season s .227 mark. The addition of Juan Soto has been a game-changer for the Yankees, as he leads the team with a .320 batting average and a .433 OBP.
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On the other hand, the Red Sox (35-34) have struggled with consistency this season but have shown recent signs of improvement. Boston s offense ranks eighth in the league with a .732 team OPS and is scoring 4.55 runs per game. Rafael Devers has been a key contributor, batting .286 with 13 home runs and 32 RBI.
With Carlos Rodon (9-2, 2.93 ERA) on the mound for the Yankees and Cooper Criswell (3-3, 4.13 ERA) starting for the Red Sox, New York appears to have the edge in the pitching matchup. Rodon has been dominant this season, allowing just 27 runs on 64 hits with 74 strikeouts in 80 innings. The Yankees have won 11 of his 14 starts.
Considering the Yankees offensive firepower, the Red Sox s inconsistency, and the pitching mismatch, we predict the Yankees will win and cover the -1.5 run line.
NY-BOS Pick:
Yankees -1.5 (-110)
Yankees vs Red Sox Odds June 15
