MLB Prop Bets: New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox (June 5, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (26-35) face the New York Yankees (37-25) at Yankee Stadium on Friday at 7:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Sonny Gray is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Ryan Weathers is the probable pitcher for the Yankees. The Yankees are favored to win at -143, while the Red Sox are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Red Sox (-171) have a 26-35 Run Line record this season, while the Yankees (+141) hold a record of 32-30.
- The Red Sox have a 28-31-2 O/U record this season (meaning 28 games have gone over the total runs line, 31 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Yankees have a 27-31-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Yankees are averaging +1.1 more at 5.1 runs (5th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Yankees are allowing an average of 3.6 runs (4th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Red Sox are at .248 (ranking 6th in the Major leagues), while the Yankees are batting .241 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 89 to rank 1st. Alternatively, the Red Sox are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 46 (29th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have been outstanding this season, recording 301 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB. Comparatively, the Red Sox have performed poorly in this area, recording only 233 RBIs to rank 29th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Yankees have an earned run average of 3.28 this season (4th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.85 (9th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 520 this season, ranking 14th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Yankees rank T11th for total strikeouts, recording 531.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .223 against the Yankees this season (4th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .242 (15th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 9-22-30 | 5-8-18 | 4-14-12 | 5-11-22 | 4-11-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
| Yankees | 21-11-30 | 11-6-12 | 10-5-18 | 19-11-28 | 2-0-2 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 18-26-17 | 11-11-9 | 7-15-8 | 12-13-13 | 6-13-4 | 0-0-0 | 2-6-2 |
| Yankees | 33-14-15 | 14-5-10 | 19-9-5 | 29-14-15 | 4-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -150 and the YRFI is paying +115.
- The NRFI is 28-33 in Red Sox games this season. The Yankees have a 29-33 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Yankees recorded an upset 4-2 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park when these teams last met on April 23. Jazz Chisholm was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI. The Yankees have now won five straight against the Red Sox.
