Yankees vs Red Sox Picks: Best Bets for Weekend Series 7/26
- The Red Sox lead the season series against the Yankees 4-2.
- Both the Red Sox and Yankees are struggling entering the weekend series, posting 4-6 records in their last 10.
- Check out BetUS Sportsbook for the MLB betting odds on the Yankees-Red Sox series.
The New York Yankees are in a bad spot. Despite having two of the best hitters in baseball and the reigning Cy Young Award winner, the rest of the roster is crumbling around them. The rotation is a mess, the lineup is barely average and the bullpen is taking a nosedive.
The Yankees need to buy at the trade deadline, but they also have to put on a strong showing this weekend against the Boston Red Sox.
20 years ago today:
A-Rod vs. Varitek. Yankees vs. Red Sox. One of the all-time great baseball brawls: pic.twitter.com/CgM34lVPd2
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) July 24, 2024
Boston was picking up steam before its West Coast road trip but sits just six games out of first place while New York is 1.5 behind the first-place Baltimore Orioles in the American League East. Needless to say, this game could have major ramifications down the home stretch regarding the final division standings.
The biggest rivalry in baseball is always worth a look and a bet online, so let’s dig into the stats, odds and pitching matchups.
Pitching Matchups for Yankees-Red Sox Series
Game 1: Nestor Cortes vs Brayan Bello
Nestor Cortes of the Yankees hasn’t had the best season with a 4-6 record, but his 3.99 ERA and 1.16 WHIP show he’s still got some fight in him, striking out 111 batters in 119.2 innings. His consistency will be crucial against the Red Sox’s powerful lineup.
On the other hand, Brayan Bello has a slightly better win-loss record for the Red Sox but struggles with a 5.27 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP. He’s shown vulnerability with 92 strikeouts in 95.2 innings, especially against the Yankees’ heavy hitters. His name is also spelled incorrectly.
It’s a classic pitcher’s duel: Cortes’ finesse versus Bello’s resilience. There are no BetUS MLB odds for Game 1 yet but check back later for updates. Even without posted lines, I can say that I’m leaning toward betting the full-game total for the series opener to go over.
Game 2: Marcus Stroman vs Kutter Crawford
Game 2’s pitching matchup is between two guys heading in different directions. Crawford (6-8, 3.37) has been mostly great in July, lowering his ERA from 3.59 to 3.04 before getting rocked on Sunday by the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was a bad game, but the Dodgers are killers, and I’m willing to trust that this was a blip on Crawford’s upswing.
Conversely, Stroman boasted a phenomenal 1.67 ERA in May, only to stumble when the summer hit. He finished June with a 5.13 ERA and is posting a 4.91 ERA in three games this month. Stroman struggled the last time he met the Red Sox, and I don’t have a ton of faith in the right-hander on Saturday.
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Game 3: Carlos Rodon vs Tanner Houck
Rodon (10-7, 4.42 ERA) is coming off perhaps his best start of the season, limiting the Tampa Bay Rays to one run on two hits over seven innings. He fanned 10 and walked just two to record his 10th win of the year. After going 0-5 in his previous six starts, Rodon’s success was a major development for the Yankees. If he can build on that start, watch out.
On the other hand, Houck (8-6, 2.71) has been fantastic for most of the season but has just one win in his last eight games. He got beat up in the All-Star Game, which isn’t usually notable, but the following game saw him cough up four runs in six innings while striking out just two batters and walking three.
Because both pitchers have been inconsistent lately, Game 3 is going to be the toughest of the series to handicap. I like the Over, but there is still work to be done on my end to pull the trigger on that MLB pick.
Where is the Betting Edge for Yankees vs Red Sox?
Both teams are experiencing a challenging phase, with the Yankees sinking faster than the Titanic and the Red Sox trying to claw their way up the AL East ladder.
The Yankees need a spark, and with the trade deadline looming, they might make a move as early as this weekend, which could give them a much-needed boost in morale. Both teams are 4-6 in their last 10 games, and a rivalry like this is just the kind of thing that snaps teams out of funks.
20 years ago today, Pedro Martinez shoved Don Zimmer to the ground in a Red Sox vs. Yankees ALCS game 😳pic.twitter.com/9QgWVGydrE
— Action Network (@ActionNetworkHQ) October 11, 2023
Key Players in Prop Betting Markets
Here are a few names and relevant stats to consider for prop betting in the Yankees vs. Red Sox series:
- Aaron Judge: AL MVP front-runner Judge ranks first in home runs, RBIs and OPS while hitting .307 for the Yankees. Need I say more?
- Jarren Duran: Boston’s Duran ranks seventh in the league in total bases and is riding a nine-game hitting streak. During that time, he’s hit an impressive 18 hits in 35 at-bats.
These players represent a few potential prop betting options based on their recent success and opposing matchups.
61 Years Ago Today: New York #Yankees slugger Roger Maris hits HR #61 vs. Boston Red Sox pitcher Tracy Stallard at Yankee Stadium to break Babe Ruth’s single-season HR record! (October 1, 1961) #MLB #History https://t.co/P3x78k4haG
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) October 1, 2022
MLB Picks and Predictions
The MLB lines aren’t out yet for those interested in betting, but with the Yankees having a slight edge on the mound, I suspect they will be slim favorites on Friday. Despite this, betting on the Bronx Bombers has been risky in July. I haven’t decided about betting on a side here, but I like the Over for the opening tilt.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
Question of the Day
Who is the favorite to win the AL?
The Orioles and Yankees are tied at +275 on the odds board while the Astros are third at +450.
