Yankees vs. Red Sox: Game 2 Predictions, Odds and Picks - July 27, MLB 2024

On Saturday, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox will play the second game of a three-game set at Fenway Park. Given the narrowing nature of the AL East standings, the series threatens to have wider-ranging implications than might have been initially thought.

Friday's affair was a classic high-scoring clash between the two storied ballclubs. The Sox got on the board first, and would go up 4-3 by virtue of a sac-fly from Masataka Yoshida in the 5th. While home runs from Aaron Judge and Austin Wells put the Yankees ahead 6-4, a late two-run single by Yoshida firmed up the 9-7 Sox win.

"Cannot overstate how important Masataka Yoshida is to this Red Sox lineup, and how underrated he’s been after his injury riddled first half. Huge hit and a much needed win." - Joey

The Yankees are now 60-45, two games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East standings. Though the Red Sox spend most of the year well behind, their 12-8 record since June 30 has closed the gap significantly. Manager Alex Cora's club is now just three-and-a-half games behind the Yankees, and just one game out of a Wild Card berth.

Yankees vs Red Sox Baseball Betting Odds

Saturday, July 27, 7:15 pm	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
New York Yankees	+100	+1.5 -200	O 9.5 -115
Boston Red Sox	-120	-1.5 +150	U 9.5 -105

Where to watch Yankees vs Red Sox

Depending on where you are located, the viewing options for the Yankees and Red Sox games will differ. For fans based in Massachusetts, as well as most of New England, the game will be available on NESN, with a first pitch anticipated for 7:15 p.m. at Fenway Park.

For fans in the New York area, YES Network will be carrying the action. Conversely, streaming options such as MLB.TV and fubo will also be possible for Saturday's game.

Yankees vs Red Sox Prediction

Now 13-7 since the beginning of the month, the Yankees were stung this week by the New York Mets, who delivered a two-game sweep in the Bronx. Moreover, Yankees arms are really struggling, and have pitched to the seventh-worst ERA in baseball over the past two weeks.

Meanwhile, the Red Sox went 1-5 on a recent western road trip that saw them fall 20-7 to the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. Saturday's game, like many others, will likey come down to pitching.

Yankees starter Marcus Stroman has struggled to a 5.21 ERA in his past four starts. Meanwhile, Boston starter Kutter Crawford owns a commendable 1.96 ERA against the Yankees in his career. If Boston can keep the Yankees bats at bay, then a win possibility certainly exists.

Prediction: Boston W 5-3