MLB Prop Bets: New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds (June 21, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (36-39) face the New York Yankees (46-29) at Yankee Stadium on Sunday at 1:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Chase Burns is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Elmer Rodriguez is the probable pitcher for the Yankees. The Yankees are favored to win at -122, while the Reds are at +101. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.
- The Reds (-198) have a 41-34 Run Line record this season, while the Yankees (+162) hold a record of 40-35.
- The Reds have a 45-30-0 O/U record this season (meaning 45 games have gone over the total runs line and 30 have gone under). The Yankees have a 34-36-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Yankees are averaging +0.9 more at 5.2 runs (4th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing 4.9 runs per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Yankees are allowing an average of 3.6 runs (3rd).
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 Reds are at .229 (ranking 29th in the Major leagues), while the Yankees are batting .246 (14th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees have hit 113 (1st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 95 (11th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 303 RBIs to rank T23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Yankees have recorded 371 RBIs to rank 3rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Yankees have an earned run average of 3.34 this season (1st in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.63 (24th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 587 this season, ranking 26th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Yankees rank 12th for total strikeouts, recording 658.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .225 against the Yankees this season (4th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .251 (21st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 15-21-39 | 9-9-20 | 6-12-19 | 6-4-13 | 9-17-26 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Yankees | 25-14-36 | 14-7-15 | 11-7-21 | 22-12-34 | 3-2-2 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 24-32-19 | 13-16-9 | 11-16-10 | 9-8-6 | 15-24-13 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Yankees | 38-18-19 | 17-7-12 | 21-11-7 | 33-17-18 | 5-1-1 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -105 and the YRFI is paying -125.
- The NRFI is 37-38 in Reds games this season. The Yankees have a 35-40 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a lopsided 10-2 victory against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium yesterday. Sal Stewart went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 6 RBIs.
