Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/5

MLB game preview

The Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium for an MLB regular season game. The game is scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2026, at 7:05 PM. The Yankees are currently second in the AL East with a record of 37-25, while the Red Sox are fifth with a record of 26-35.

The weather forecast for the game is a very hot day with broken clouds and a light breeze blowing in. The Red Sox will start Sonny Gray, who has a record of 6-1 this season. The Yankees will counter with Ryan Weathers, who has a 2-3 record. Fans can watch the game on the YES network.

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They secured a strong win against the Baltimore Orioles on June 3rd, 2026, with a score of 8-1. This victory came with 15 hits, and Wilyer Abreu contributed a home run and three RBIs. However, the team fell short against the Orioles on June 4th, losing 8-2, with Brayan Bello struggling on the mound.

Looking at their lineup, Willson Contreras stands out with a batting average of .295 and 12 home runs. His performance is a key factor in the team’s success. The Red Sox have a batting average of .248 for the season, ranking them 4th in the league, but their slugging percentage is 17th, showing room for improvement in power hitting.

On the pitching side, Sonny Gray will be starting the next game for the Red Sox. He has a record of 6-1 with a 3.06 ERA this season. His performance will be crucial as they face the New York Yankees, who have Ryan Weathers on the mound with a 3.52 ERA.

Red Sox vs Yankees Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
  • Venue: Yankee Stadium in New York, NY
  • Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Red Sox Moneyline +121, Yankees Moneyline -145

New York Yankees Team Preview

The New York Yankees have shown mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Cleveland Guardians on June 4th, 2026, with a close 2-1 score. Carlos Rodón pitched well, allowing only 1 earned run over 6 innings.

In the game on June 3rd, the Yankees lost to the Guardians 5-4. Gerrit Cole gave up 3 home runs during his time on the mound. Paul Goldschmidt and Jazz Chisholm Jr. each hit a home run for the Yankees.

The Yankees’ batting has been led by Ben Rice, who has a .300 batting average. Aaron Judge also contributes with 17 home runs this season. Ryan Weathers is set to start the next game against the Boston Red Sox, bringing a 3.52 ERA into the matchup.

BTB Betting Pick

The Yankees are the favorites with a moneyline of -145. The Red Sox have a moneyline of +121. The Yankees have strong pitching with a 3.28 ERA, ranked 4th. Their hitting includes a .241 average, which ranks 11th. With these stats, the Yankees are likely to win the game with a projected score of 5-3.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs. The Red Sox have a batting average of .248, ranked 4th, but their slugging percentage is 17th. The Yankees’ pitching limits opponents’ batting average to .223, ranked 4th. Given these factors, the under 8.0 (-110) is the recommendation for the game.