[MLB] 06/16/24 New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Betting Preview and Prediction Picks

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Boston Red Sox (35-35) vs New York Yankees (50-22)


Game Info: Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 7:10 pm (Fenway Park)
Starting Pitchers: Kutter Crawford (2-6, 3.47 ERA) vs Marcus Stroman (6-2, 2.94 ERA)

The New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox face off this Sunday in MLB action at Fenway Park. Here’s my betting preview & prediction for the New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox baseball game.

Starting Pitching Matchup

  • The New York Yankees will have Marcus Stroman on the mound. Stroman has a 6-2 record with a 2.82 ERA and 58 strikeouts this season. 
  • In his last five starts against Boston, Stroman has gone 3-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 20 strikeouts. 
  • For the Red Sox, Kutter Crawford will start. Crawford has a 2-6 record with a 3.47 ERA and 79 strikeouts this season. 
  • In his career against the Yankees, Crawford is 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA and 23 strikeouts.

Yankees' Offensive Strength

Juan Soto leads the Yankees with 82 hits, 12 doubles, 18 home runs, and 55 RBIs, maintaining a .319 batting average and a .435 OBP. Aaron Judge has a team-high 25 home runs and 63 RBIs, along with a team-leading 22 doubles and 79 strikeouts this season. Anthony Volpe has contributed 80 hits, 6 home runs, 7 triples, 26 RBIs, and a team-high 15 stolen bases. Giancarlo Stanton has added 17 home runs, 40 RBIs, and 84 strikeouts this season.

Betting Odds: Boston Red Sox +115 / New York Yankees -135 --- Over/Under: 9

Why the New York Yankees Will Win

  • The Yankees have triumphed in their last eight night games against American League teams with a winning record.
  • The Red Sox have dropped their last six games against AL East teams following a home win.
  • The Yankees have covered the run line in their last eight night games against American League teams with a winning record.
  • The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in their last six games against AL East teams following a home win.
  • The Yankees have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight night games against American League teams with a winning record.
  • The Yankees have led after 3 innings in each of their last eight night games against American League teams with a winning record.
  • The Yankees have won the first inning in each of their last four night games against opponents with a winning record.

Prediction: New York Yankees (-135)

While the appeal of a home underdog in a rivalry game on Sunday night is strong, Crawford has struggled lately, making it hard to justify a rebound start. The Yankees have been exceptional against right-handed pitching and Marcus Stroman is the superior starter in this contest. Although the Red Sox will have opportunities to provide value, this isn’t one of them. I’m picking the Yankees to win.