In this article, we will formulate a Yankees vs Red Sox prediction for this MLB game on Friday, June 6, at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Boston Red Sox Betting Preview
The Boston Red Sox (30-34, 13-18 Away) are currently going through a rough patch. They lost eight of the previous 11 games and were on a five-game losing streak, their longest of the season. The Red Sox did manage to avoid getting swept by the Angels, thanks to a Game 3 win. In that 11-9 victory, Wilyer Abreu, Abraham Toro, Ceddanne Rafaela, and David Hamilton led the offense with two RBI apiece, while Lucas Giolito pitched for 1.2 innings in a no-decision, allowing seven runs on eight hits with one strikeout and one walk. Cooper Criswell was credited with the win.
This season, the Red Sox average 4.73 runs per game (6th in the MLB) on a .254/.325/.416 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Red Sox’s staff has a 4.00 ERA (20th) and 1.33 WHIP (22nd). Rafael Devers leads the Red Sox with a .285 batting average, 12 home runs, and 51 RBI this season.
Walker Buehler will take the mound for the Red Sox on Friday. The 30-year-old right-hander has a 4-3 record in nine starts this year with a 4.44 ERA and 1.31 WHIP in 46.2 innings.
New York Yankees Betting Preview
The New York Yankees (38-23, 20-10 Home) swept the Angels, lost to the Dodgers, and defeated the Cleveland Guardians following last night’s 4-0 win in a rubber match. Cody Bellinger led the team with three RBI, while Max Fried got the win after allowing no runs on one hit with seven strikeouts and two walks across 6.0 innings of work.
This year, the Yankees average 5.34 runs per game (3rd in the MLB) on a .257/.342/.462 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Yankees’ staff has a 3.52 ERA (8th) and 1.17 WHIP (5th). Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .392 batting average, 21 home runs, and 50 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Yankees is Will Warren, who is 3-3 in 12 starts this season, with a 5.19 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 52.0 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Yankees’ last 11 games against American League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Red Sox’s last six road games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Yankees’ last seven games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Red Sox’s last six games.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for opponent batting average this season (.216).
- The Yankees rank 1st in the league for hits allowed this season (432).
- The Red Sox rank 28th in the league for strikeouts against this season (588).
- The Red Sox are one of only three teams in the league to rank top 10 in both steals and batting average this season.
Yankees vs Red Sox Prediction
The Yankees won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including five of the last six. I will stay away from betting on the winner here, but I’ll opt for the total and Over instead. Although I believe Will Warren will bounce back from his latest horrendous start against the Dodgers, I don’t think he will suddenly shut the Red Sox out. Boston will score 3+ runs off him. Walker Buehler, on the other hand, allowed multiple runs in three of his last four starts, and he will be in all kinds of trouble against the Yankees’ batters. Go with Over.