Red Sox vs. Yankees Prediction, Odds & Expert Picks for Sunday Night Baseball

Mike Spector’s Red Sox vs. Yankees Sunday Night Baseball predictions back New York to salvage this series finale, led by Giancarlo Stanton’s bat.

Mike Spector

Last Updated: August 24, 2025 11:52 AM EDT • 4 minute read

Red Sox vs. Yankees Prediction — Pictured: We're backing New York Yankees right fielder Giancarlo Stanton in our Red Sox vs. Yankees prediction for Sunday Night Baseball. Photo by Jonathan Dyer via Imagn Images.

The Boston Red Sox have won eight straight games in their head-to-head rivalry with the New York Yankees, and enter the Bronx looking to complete a four-game sweep of this series on Sunday Night Baseball. But I am backing New York to stop the bleeding and avoid the sweep with my Red Sox vs. Yankees prediction.

New York slugger Giancarlo Stanton has been on a tear since returning from injury, and I am backing his impressive stretch to continue with my Red Sox vs. Yankees best bets for Sunday Night Baseball.

First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN.

🔢 Red Sox vs. Yankees odds & betting lines

Here are the latest Red Sox vs. Yankees odds and betting lines from our best live betting sites.

💰 Best Red Sox vs. Yankees prediction for Sunday Night Baseball

Here are my best Red Sox vs. Yankees Sunday Night Baseball predictions for today's MLB matchup. Be sure to check out the rest of our MLB picks, along with our guide on how to bet on the MLB.

📊 Who will win today's Sunday Night Baseball matchup?

As of Sunday morning, the Yankees are favored to beat the Red Sox in today's MLB matchup at 7 p.m. ET from Yankees Stadium in the Bronx. Despite Boston winning eight of the nine games in this head-to-head series, with its eight-game winning streak against New York tying the longest in a single season in this rivalry since 1913, I’m predicting the Yankees will beat the Red Sox as -168 moneyline favorites.

🎯 Best Red Sox vs. Yankees player props for Sunday Night Baseball

Since July 8, Giancarlo Stanton ranks second in the majors with a 1.205 OPS and 226 wRC+ (min. 100 PA). He is batting .340 in that span, and is one of just three AL players to have hit 15-plus home runs and drive in 30 or more runs.

Stanton has driven in at least one run in six of his previous 11 games, while Boston righty Dustin May has pitched to a woeful 6.28 ERA in 10 road starts this year.

He should have plenty of RBI chances as my best Red Sox vs. Yankees player prop for Sunday Night Baseball. Stanton’s odds to drive in a run are as low as +125 at bet365, so I am headed to DraftKings for this wager, where a $10 winning bet would net $15.50 in profits.

Best player prop: Giancarlo Stanton Over 0.5 RBIs (+155 via DraftKings)

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1️⃣ YRFI bet for Sunday Night Baseball: YRFI (-120 via BetMGM)

I'm bucking the trend that the NRFI has cashed in each of Boston’s last seven games against AL East opponents. The Yankees have hit an MLB-high 39 home runs in the first inning this year, while May has pitched to a 6.00 first-inning ERA, his second-highest of any of the first six innings. Thus, BetMGM’s -120 YRFI odds are a great addition to my portfolio of Red Sox vs. Yankees best bets for Sunday Night Baseball.

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📺 How to watch Sunday Night Baseball

⚔️ Matchup: Red Sox vs. Yankees
📅 Date: Sunday, Aug. 24
🕗 Time: 7 p.m. ET
📍 Location: Yankee Stadium (The Bronx)
📺 TV: ESPN
💻 Streaming: YouTube TV

🤑 Red Sox vs. Yankees betting insights

Let's dive into who the public is backing for Sunday Night Baseball, courtesy of BetMGM.

Teams	Opening ML	Current ML	% Bets	% Handle
Boston Red Sox	+135	+145	63%	25%
New York Yankees	-160	-175	37%	75%

While more bets are landing on the Red Sox, it's the Yankees who are receiving most of the money, which may seem odd as Boston is going for the four-game sweep. Can Carlos Rodon put an end to the Yankees' woes?

Bet Type	Opening Total	Current Total	% Bets	% Handle
Over	8 (-115)	8 (-115)	63%	63%
Under	8 (-105)	8 (-105)	37%	37%

Regardless of how you're leaning, the public is looking for runs. They may be hard to come by, however. Both Dustin May and Rodon are pitching extremely well as of late. Tail the public with caution.

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❓Sunday Night Baseball FAQs

How do betting odds work?

The Yankees are -170 moneyline favorites, which means a bettor would have to wager $170 to profit $100 if New York wins outright. Conversely, Boston’s +140 odds mean a bettor would profit $140 on a $100 wager if the Red Sox win.

What channel is Sunday Night Baseball on?

Sunday Night Baseball airs on ESPN and can be streamed through YouTube TV.

Who’s playing Sunday Night baseball?

The Sunday Night Baseball matchup is between the Red Sox and Yankees.

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Mike Spector

Mike started in the sports writing industry in July 2019, and gained a lot of followers in his first year after finishing with the No. 2 overall record in an annual NFL betting competition, which made picks against the spread, and from an Over/Under and moneyline perspective. Mike is an avid fan of the NFL, MLB, tennis, and all college sports. In his opinion, March Madness is the best sporting event there is, and he's especially euphoric starting with conference tournament time in college basketball. Mike's a big advocate of "fading the public" and making plays that are contrarian, constantly citing that "there are reasons why they have those big shiny buildings in Las Vegas." When making wagers, Mike always scours the best odds at all of the major sports betting sites, where he mostly sifts through DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and bet365. He's tried several others and is of the firm belief that bettors should not just stick to one sportsbook, as there is always likely better value to be had with the same wager. In addition, while Mike received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, he has no issue betting against the Wildcats when it comes to college basketball wagering, and suggests other bettors should always put their “head” before their “hearts.”