Red Sox vs. Yankees Matchup: Betting Odds and Expert Picks

Yankees Favored as Oddsmakers Bet on Home Field Advantage

In a pivotal American League East matchup, the New York Yankees (-136) will play host to their longtime rivals, the Boston Red Sox (+116), at Yankee Stadium on Friday night. The Yankees are favored in the latest BetMGM Sportsbooks lines, with the Red Sox considered underdogs despite their recent surge in form.

Yankees' Crawford to Face Red Sox Ace

The Yankees will send ace pitcher Gerrit Cole to the mound against the Red Sox's top starter, Nathan Eovaldi. Cole has been in dominant form this season, posting a 6-3 record with a 3.24 ERA. Eovaldi has also been impressive, going 5-3 with a 3.38 ERA. The matchup between these two pitchers is sure to be a key factor in determining the outcome of the game.

Red Sox Hoping to Continue Winning Ways

The Red Sox have won four of their last five games and are coming off a series win against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Yankees, on the other hand, have lost three of their last four games, including a series loss to the Texas Rangers. Despite the Yankees' recent struggles, they hold a 13-7 record against the Red Sox this season.

Game Information

The game will be played at Yankee Stadium on Friday, July 1, at 7:05 p.m. ET. It will be televised on YES Network and NESN and streamed live on MLB.tv.