MLB Prop Bets: Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees (June 28, 2026)
The New York Yankees (48-34) face the Boston Red Sox (35-46) at Fenway Park on Sunday at 7:20pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Carlos Rodon is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Sonny Gray is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox. The Red Sox are favored to win at -112, while the Yankees are at -108. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -107 and UNDER at -112.
- The Yankees (+158) have a 41-41 Run Line record this season, while the Red Sox (-193) hold a record of 35-46.
- The Yankees have a 35-42-5 O/U record this season (meaning 35 games have gone over the total runs line, 42 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Red Sox have a 35-43-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Yankees are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Red Sox are averaging only 4.0 (28th).
- In the field, the Yankees are allowing only 3.7 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Red Sox are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (5th).
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 Yankees are at .241 (ranking 19th in the Major leagues), while the Red Sox are batting .244 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Yankees are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 121 to rank 1st. Alternatively, the Red Sox are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 71 (30th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have been outstanding this season, recording 388 RBIs to rank 6th in the MLB. Comparatively, the Red Sox have performed poorly in this area, recording only 309 RBIs to rank 30th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Red Sox have an earned run average of 3.73 this season (6th in the Majors), while The Yankees have an ERA of 3.34 (1st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Yankees have recorded 710 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Red Sox rank T18th for total strikeouts, recording 681.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .243 against the Red Sox this season (18th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Yankees' opponents are at .227 (4th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 27-16-39 | 14-7-16 | 13-9-23 | 23-13-37 | 4-3-2 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Red Sox | 14-28-39 | 8-11-21 | 6-17-18 | 9-14-26 | 5-14-13 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Yankees are -110 to lead after three innings, while the Red Sox are -120.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 41-22-19 | 18-7-12 | 23-15-7 | 35-20-18 | 6-2-1 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Red Sox | 27-33-21 | 15-16-9 | 12-17-12 | 18-16-15 | 9-17-6 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 38-44 in Yankees games this season. The Red Sox have a 37-44 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded a 4-1 victory over the Yankees at Fenway Park yesterday. The Red Sox have now won three straight against the Yankees. Masataka Yoshida was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI.
