Boston (30-35) at NY Yankees (39-23)
- When: Jun 8 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Yankee Stadium, Bronx
- Where to watch: ESPN
Red Sox vs Yankees – Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Moneyline: NY Yankees -215 | Total: 8.0
New York Yankees Preview
The Yankees are listed as heavy -215 moneyline favorites with the total set at 8.0 runs for Sunday night’s series finale against Boston. New York is aiming to lock up their ninth series win in their last 10 attempts after dropping Saturday’s game 10-7 in a high-scoring battle.
Aaron Judge had a rare off night, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, but remains one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball, entering Sunday with a red-hot .390 average. Another hitless outing would mark only the second time this season he’s gone two straight games without a knock.
Carlos Rodón (8-3, 2.49 ERA) gets the start and brings elite form into this matchup. He’s unbeaten over his last nine starts with a dominant 1.27 ERA and leads the majors in opponent batting average (.167). Rodón has been lights-out lately, with a 0.72 ERA over his past four starts. Though his career numbers vs. Boston are mixed (4-4, 3.83 ERA), he’s in the zone right now and should be expected to deliver another quality outing.
Boston Red Sox Preview
Boston heads into the finale with a shot to steal the series, boosted by a 14-hit explosion on Saturday. They’ve now recorded double-digit hits in four of their last five games, signaling a strong recent offensive trend.
Trevor Story was the hero Saturday, driving in five runs across two key hits, including a bases-loaded double in the third and a clutch two-run single late. However, the Red Sox will send rookie Hunter Dobbins (2-1, 4.06 ERA) to the mound in what will be his first career appearance against the Yankees.
Dobbins hasn’t pitched since May 24 and has been used sparingly. His limited sample size includes a shaky four-inning start against Baltimore where he gave up four earned runs, though Boston managed to pull out the win in extras. Facing this Yankees lineup in Yankee Stadium is a tall task for the young righty.
Top Player Prop Picks
Aaron Judge Over 1.5 Total Bases – Judge rarely stays quiet two games in a row. Expect him to make loud contact and cash in against a rookie pitcher making his Yankee Stadium debut.
Carlos Rodón Over 6.5 Strikeouts – Rodón has been dominant lately and gets a Red Sox team that’s prone to strikeouts. Look for him to rack up Ks early and often in a bounce-back win.
Prediction & Betting Outlook
With Rodón locked in and Boston trotting out an unproven arm, the Yankees should bounce back and take care of business to claim the series. Expect Judge to rebound and the offense to give Rodón the support he needs.
Final Score Prediction: Yankees 6, Red Sox 3
Lean: NY Yankees RL -1.5 (-105)
Total: Over 8.0 (-120)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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