```html MLB Player Props Best Bets: New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 7/26

MLB Player Props Best Bets: New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 7/26

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Game Summary

The New York Yankees (60-44, second in the AL East) will visit the Boston Red Sox (54-47, third in the AL East) to start a three-game series at Fenway Park on Friday, July 26, 2024. The game is set to begin at 7:10 p.m. EDT. The Yankees have been solid on the road with a 33-21 record, while the Red Sox have had a slightly better performance at home, holding a 24-25 record.

Recent matchups have seen the Red Sox taking a slight edge, leading the season series 4-2. Both teams have had a mixed bag of results in their last ten games, each going 4-6. The Yankees have a collective .331 on-base percentage, the third-best in the majors, while the Red Sox are not far behind in the power department, ranking fourth in the AL with 121 home runs so far this season.

The Yankees will send Nestor Cortes Jr. (4-9, 3.99 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 111 strikeouts) to the mound, while the Red Sox will counter with Brayan Bello (10-5, 5.27 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 92 strikeouts). The game is expected to be a closely contested affair with the Yankees slightly favored (-129) over the Red Sox (+108), and the over/under set at 9.5 runs.

Key performers for the Yankees include Juan Soto, who has been outstanding with a .311 average, 26 home runs, 82 walks, and 72 RBIs. Gleyber Torres has also been heating up with two home runs and three RBIs in his last ten games. For the Red Sox, Jarren Duran has been a standout with 30 doubles, 12 triples, and 13 home runs, while Tyler O'Neill has been clutch recently with four home runs in his last ten games.

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Player Prop Odds

For Juan Soto, the following player prop odds are available:

• Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+265)
• Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+200)
• Batter Home Runs: Over 0.5 (+420)
• Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+135)
• Batter Runs Scored: Over 1.5 (+320)
• Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-115)
• Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (-120)

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Player Analysis

Juan Soto has been a cornerstone for the Yankees this season. His batting average of .311 is among the best in the league, and his 26 home runs and 72 RBIs make him a constant threat at the plate. Soto’s plate discipline is exceptional, as evidenced by his 82 walks, which consistently puts him in a position to score or drive in runs. His recent performances have shown no signs of slowing down, making him a vital player to watch in this matchup.

Opposing Analysis

Brayan Bello will be taking the mound for the Red Sox. Despite his 10-5 record, his 5.27 ERA and 1.44 WHIP indicate that he has struggled to keep runners off base. Bello has allowed 104 hits in 95.2 innings pitched, which bodes well for a disciplined hitter like Soto. Given Bello’s propensity to give up hits and Soto’s ability to get on base, this could be a favorable matchup for the Yankees' slugger.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
N. Cortes	4-9	3.99	1.16	119.2	115	111	24	19
B. Bello	10-5	5.27	1.44	95.2	104	92	34	15

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Team Previews

New York Yankees

The Yankees have been strong this season with a 60-44 record. Their offense boasts a .331 on-base percentage, the third-best in the majors. Key hitters include Aaron Judge, who leads the team with 35 home runs and 89 RBIs, and Juan Soto, who has a .311 batting average and 26 home runs. Their pitching has also been solid, with a team ERA of 3.80, ranking 12th in the league.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox, with a 54-47 record, have been competitive but inconsistent. Their offense is powered by Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers, with Devers leading the team in batting average (.293), home runs (23), and RBIs (63). The Red Sox pitching staff has a team ERA of 3.61, which ranks fourth in the league. However, Brayan Bello’s performance has been a concern, with a 5.27 ERA over 95.2 innings.

Team Injuries

New York Yankees

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
G. Stanton	DH	Thu, Jul 25	Hamstring	Expected to be out until at least Jul 29
N. Burdi	RP	Thu, Jul 25	Hip	Expected to be out until at least Aug 6

Boston Red Sox

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
T. Casas	1B	Thu, Jul 25	Ribs	Expected to be out until at least Aug 9
V. Grissom	2B	Thu, Jul 25	Hamstring	Expected to be out until at least Aug 9

Recent Games

New York Yankees

Date	Opponent	Result	W-L	Win	Loss	Save	Attendance
Fri, Jul 19	vs Tampa Bay	W6-1	59-40	Cole	Eflin	NaN	47036
Sat, Jul 20	vs Tampa Bay	L9-1	59-41	Bradley	Cortes	NaN	43173
Sun, Jul 21	vs Tampa Bay	L6-4	59-42	Cleavinger	Stroman	Fairbanks	45178
Mon, Jul 22	vs Tampa Bay	W9-1	60-42	Rodon	Littell	NaN	40824
Tue, Jul 23	vs New York	L3-2	60-43	Quintana	Tonkin	Diekman	47453
Wed, Jul 24	vs New York	L12-3	60-44	Ottavino	Cole	NaN	48760

Boston Red Sox

Date	Opponent	Result	W-L	Win	Loss	Save	Attendance
Fri, Jul 19	@ Los Angeles	L4-1	53-43	Yarbrough	Bernardino	Hudson	51562
Sat, Jul 20	@ Los Angeles	L7-6 F/11	53-44	Treinen	Weissert	NaN	48129
Sun, Jul 21	@ Los Angeles	L9-6	53-45	Paxton	Crawford	Hudson	50824
Mon, Jul 22	@ Colorado	L9-8 F/12	53-46	Lawrence	Horn	NaN	35261
Tue, Jul 23	@ Colorado	W6-0	54-46	Criswell	Blach	NaN	36553
Wed, Jul 24	@ Colorado	L20-7	54-47	Quantrill	Pivetta	NaN	36579

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