Red Sox vs Yankees Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 17

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  • The Yankees (63-28) are -190 favorites vs the Red Sox (48-44)
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Christopher Sale (0-0), 0.00 ERA
  • Yankees starting pitcher: Gerrit Cole (8-2), 3.04 ERA
  • Watch the game on MLB Network

The Boston Red Sox (+155) visit Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees (-190) on Sunday, July 17, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Bronx.

The Yankees are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+115).

The Red Sox vs Yankees Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Red Sox are 48-44 against the spread (ATS), while the Yankees are 44-47 ATS.

Red Sox vs. Yankees Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Red Sox+1.5 -140O 7.5 -115+155
Yankees -1.5 +115U 7.5 -105-190

Red Sox vs Yankees Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Yankees will win Sunday‘s matchup with 61.5% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Red Sox and Yankees and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 36 away games (+16.80 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Xander Bogaerts has hit the Hits Over in 29 of his last 38 away games (+14.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Total Bases Over in 24 of his last 36 away games (+13.25 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 30 away games (+12.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the Hits Under in 22 of his last 29 games (+10.95 Units / 18% ROI)

Best Yankees Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Yankees players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Giancarlo Stanton has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 20 games at home (+12.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Gleyber Torres has hit the Hits Over in 8 of his last 9 games (+9.60 Units / 64% ROI)
  • Matt Carpenter has hit the Total Bases Over in 10 of his last 11 games (+9.55 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Aaron Hicks has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 14 games at home (+8.75 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Aaron Hicks has hit the Total Bases Under in 11 of his last 14 games at home (+8.75 Units / 59% ROI)

Yankees vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aaron Hicks 0.5 +450 0.5 -1000
Aaron Judge 0.5 +240 0.5 -375
Anthony Rizzo 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
DJ LeMahieu 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Gleyber Torres 0.5 +375 0.5 -700

Yankees vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aaron Hicks 0.5 -175 0.5 +120
Aaron Judge 0.5 -250 0.5 +165
Anthony Rizzo 0.5 -200 0.5 +140
DJ LeMahieu 1.5 +170 1.5 -250
Gleyber Torres 0.5 -250 0.5 +170

Yankees vs Red Sox RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aaron Hicks 0.5 +185 0.5 -275
Aaron Judge 0.5 +135 0.5 -190
Anthony Rizzo 0.5 +165 0.5 -250
DJ LeMahieu 0.5 +195 0.5 -300
Gleyber Torres 0.5 +135 0.5 -190

Yankees vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Gerrit Cole 7.5 -145 7.5 +100
Chris Sale 5.5 -115 5.5 -120
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 43 of their last 72 games (+13.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 33 of their last 58 games (+11.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 38 of their last 63 games (+10.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 24 of their last 40 away games (+8.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 63 games (+7.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Moneyline in 58 of their last 81 games (+18.65 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+8.00 Units / 73% ROI)
  • The New York Yankees have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games at home (+4.75 Units / 12% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 50-42 against the Run Line (+8.95 Units / 7.79% ROI).

  • 48-44 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.85 Units / -1.59% ROI
  • 40-43 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.3 Units / -6.22% ROI
  • 43-40 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.3 Units / -0.29% ROI

Yankees Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 44-47 against the Run Line (-3.65 Units / -3.47% ROI).

  • 63-28 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.25 Units / 8.94% ROI
  • 43-45 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.6 Units / -6.56% ROI
  • 45-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.9 Units / -1.9% ROI

Chris Sale has not allowed a walk in his last 59 PAs against a LHH dating back to August 3rd, 2019 — the longest active streak is 80.

Gerrit Cole: Yankees Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Left-handed batters are hitting just .140 (24-for-171) against Gerrit Cole this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .226 — 100th Percentile.

Gerrit Cole has allowed a just .240 SLG vs right-handed batters (ninth best)– 88th Percentile and .545 vs left-handed batters over the last two weeks (10th worst among qualified SPs)– 18th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of 39% (53/136) against Gerrit Cole with runners in scoring position this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 26% — 96th Percentile.

55% of Gerrit Cole’s strikeouts have come on 97+ MPH fastballs this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — 100th Percentile.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Yankees

The Red Sox are just 38-7 (.844) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .884.

The Red Sox are just 1-34 (.029) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .086.

The Red Sox are 8-4 (.667) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Red Sox are just 2-33 (.057) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .116.

Yankees Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Yankees are 7-16 (.304) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .116.

The Yankees are 5-22 (.185) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .086.

The Yankees are 36-12 (.750) at home this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .521.

The Yankees are 37-6 (.860) when hitting 2 or more home runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .708.

The Red Sox are batting .276 at home since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Red Sox are batting .267 at home this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .244.

Red Sox hitters have an OBP of .332 (3,079 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .320.

Red Sox hitters are slugging .468 at home since the start of last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .412.

Yankees hitters have an OPS of 1.274 (657 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.063.

Yankees hitters have drawn 896 walks in 8,353 PA’s (11%) against RHP since the start of 2020 — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Yankees hitters have drawn 267 walks in 2,496 PA’s (11%) against RHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Yankees hitters are averaging 4.06 pitches per plate appearance against RHP since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.91.

The Red Sox pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 31% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 5.91 (64.0 IP) at home this month (7 games) — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.72.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 62 of 563 batters (11%) over the last 14 days (14 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Red Sox have won 40% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 27%.

Yankees pitchers have won 57% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Yankees have have still managed to win 54% of the time this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

The average home run distance against the Yankees pitchers since the start of last season is 391.7 feet — best in MLB; League Avg: 399.7

Yankees pitchers have walked 234 of 3,338 batters (7%) this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Yankees vs. Red Sox Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Benjamin Rortvedt (Yankees): Oblique, D60
  • Domingo Germán (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
  • Miguel Castro (Yankees): Shoulder, D15
  • Zachary Britton (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • Ronald Marinaccio (Yankees): Shoulder, D15
  • Stephen Ridings (Yankees): Shoulder, D60
  • Chad Green (Yankees): Elbow, D60
  • Luis Severino (Yankees): Lat, D15
  • James Paxton (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Christopher Sale (Red Sox): Finger, Day-to-Day
  • Richard Hill (Red Sox): Knee, D15
  • Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox): Hip, D15
  • Connor Seabold (Red Sox): Forearm, D15
  • Michael Wacha (Red Sox): Shoulder, D15
  • Enrique Hernández (Red Sox): Hip, D10
  • Matthew Barnes (Red Sox): Shoulder, D60
  • Matthew Strahm (Red Sox): Wrist, D15
  • Christian Arroyo (Red Sox): Groin, D10
  • Trevor Story (Red Sox): Hand, D10
  • Tyler Danish (Red Sox): Elbow, D15
  • Joshua Winckowski (Red Sox): COVID-19, D15
  • Josh Taylor (Red Sox): Back, D60

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