Yankees vs Red Sox MLB Preview (6/15/2024): Odds, Lineups, Injuries & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on June 15, 2024
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The New York Yankees are scheduled to play the rival Boston Red Sox at 7:15 p.m. ET today at Fenway Park in Boston. The game will be broadcast on FOX. Yankees moneyline odds stand at -180, while Red Sox odds are at +151, highlighting the MLB betting odds for this anticipated matchup. Both teams compete in the AL East, adding significance to this MLB game.

Yankees vs. Red Sox pregame odds for June 15

The Yankees are favored in the upcoming MLB game against the Red Sox, with the moneyline leaning towards the Yankees across major Massachusetts sportsbooks. The run line is consistently set at -1.5 for the Yankees and +1.5 for the Red Sox, indicating a tight contest expected at Fenway Park. The over/under across the board is pegged at 8.5, reflecting expectations for a moderate-scoring game between these two offenses.

  • DraftKings: Yankees -180, Red Sox +150, over/under 8.5
  • FanDuel: Yankees -172, Red Sox +144, over/under 8.5
  • Caesars: Yankees -179, Red Sox +152, over/under 8.5
  • BetMGM: Yankees -175, Red Sox +145, over/under 8.5

MLB odds are subject to change and may vary between sportsbooks for the Yankees vs Red Sox.

Yankees vs. Red Sox projected starting lineups for 6/15

Yankees starting lineup tonight

  1. SS Anthony Volpe (R)
  2. RF Juan Soto (L)
  3. CF Aaron Judge (R)
  4. LF Alex Verdugo (L)
  5. DH Giancarlo Stanton (R)
  6. 1B Anthony Rizzo (L)
  7. 2B Gleyber Torres (R)
  8. C Austin Wells (L)
  9. 3B DJ LeMahieu (R)

Red Sox starting lineup tonight

  1. LF Jarren Duran (L)
  2. RF Rob Refsnyder (R)
  3. DH Tyler O’Neill (R)
  4. 3B Rafael Devers (L)
  5. C Connor Wong (R)
  6. 2B Jamie Westbrook (R)
  7. 1B Dominic Smith (L)
  8. SS David Hamilton (L)
  9. CF Ceddanne Rafaela (R)

Yankees vs Red Sox injuries for Saturday’s game

New York Yankees injuries 

  • Gerrit Cole (SP) – Right elbow inflammation, out until June.
  • Nick Burdi (RP) – Right hip inflammation, on the 15-day injured list.
  • Jon Berti (3B) – Left calf strain, on the 60-day injured list.
  • Lou Trivino (RP) – Recovering from Tommy John surgery, on the 60-day injured list.

Boston Red Sox injuries 

  • Liam Hendriks (RP) – Recovering from Tommy John surgery, expected return in late July.
  • Chris Martin (RP) – Anxiety, expected to return in late June.
  • Trevor Story (SS) – Torn labrum, out for the 2024 season.
  • Lucas Giolito (SP) – Partially torn UCL, out for the 2024 season.

Yankees vs Red Sox probable starters for tonight

StartersW-LERAWHIPK%BB%
(NYY) Carlos Rodón (L)9-22.921.0522.86.2
(BOS) Cooper Criswell (R)3-34.121.2121.45.5

Projected lineups, injuries and starting pitchers are pulled from Sportsdata.

New York Yankees team stats & standings

The New York Yankees lead the AL East with a record of 50-22, showcasing their dominance this season. In their last game against the Red Sox, the Yankees won with 8 runs and 10 hits, enhancing their MLB betting odds for the upcoming game at Fenway Park. Their performance metrics are impressive:

  • Runs per game: 5.1
  • Team average: .255
  • Team home runs: 107
  • Team Stolen bases: 37
  • Team ERA: 2.90
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 611

Boston Red Sox team stats & standings

The Boston Red Sox, with a balanced record of 35-35, rank third in the AL East. The Red Sox’s recent loss to the Yankees, where they allowed 8 runs, impacts their Red Sox betting odds for the next match in Boston, a crucial factor for MLB betting. Their season performance includes:

  • Runs per game: 4.5
  • Team average: .249
  • Team home runs: 74
  • Team Stolen bases: 59
  • Team ERA: 3.49
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 611

Player stats & news for Yankees vs. Red Sox

Alex Verdugo’s recent performance for the New York Yankees against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, including a two-run home run and four RBI in an 8-1 victory, significantly influences MLB betting odds. Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe are other key players for the Yankees, with Judge leading in home runs (25) and RBIs (63) and Volpe in stolen bases (15). On the Boston side, Rafael Devers stands out with a batting average of .284 and leads the team in home runs (13), while Jarren Duran is notable for runs (45) and stolen bases (15), impacting the Red Sox odds.

Yankees leaders ahead of tonight’s game

With Alex Verdugo’s standout performance and Aaron Judge’s consistent power-hitting, the Yankees show strong potential. Juan Soto’s batting average (.319) and runs (57) also offer a significant edge.

  • AVG Leader: Juan Soto .319
  • HR Leader: Aaron Judge 25
  • RBI Leader: Aaron Judge 63
  • Runs Leader: Juan Soto 57
  • SB Leader: Anthony Volpe 15

Red Sox leaders ahead of tonight’s game

Rafael Devers and Jarren Duran are pivotal for the Red Sox, with Devers leading in batting average and home runs, and Duran in runs and stolen bases, which could influence Boston’s odds.

  • AVG Leader: Rafael Devers .284
  • HR Leader: Rafael Devers 13
  • RBI Leader: Ceddanne Rafaela 37
  • Runs Leader: Jarren Duran 45
  • SB Leader: Jarren Duran 15
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