MLB Player Props Picks and Odds: Yankees vs Red Sox 7/28

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Game Summary

On Sunday, July 28th, the New York Yankees (61-45, second in the AL East) will face off against the Boston Red Sox (55-48, third in the AL East) at Fenway Park, Boston, at 7:10 p.m. EDT. The Yankees are coming off a thrilling 11-8 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday, with Aaron Judge leading the way with four hits. This matchup marks the ninth meeting between these rivals this season, with the Red Sox leading the series 5-3.

The Boston Red Sox have had a solid season so far, boasting a .258 team batting average, the third-best in MLB. However, their home performance has been less impressive, holding a 25-26 record at Fenway Park. The Red Sox have been struggling lately, with a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, posting a 5.91 ERA and being outscored by 10 runs.

The New York Yankees, on the other hand, have been strong on the road with a 34-22 record. Their hitters have a collective .333 on-base percentage, the second-best in MLB, and they have also posted a 4-6 record in their last 10 games, with a .275 batting average and a 4.84 ERA, being outscored by only two runs.

This game promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to gain an edge in the competitive AL East division.

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Player Prop Odds

Tanner Houck:

• Pitcher to Record a Win: Yes (+195), No (-275)

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Player Analysis

Tanner Houck has been a revelation for the Boston Red Sox this season. With an 8-6 record, a stellar 2.71 ERA, and 114 strikeouts over 123 innings pitched, Houck has become a key component of the Red Sox rotation. His 1.09 WHIP indicates his ability to limit baserunners effectively. Houck’s performance has been particularly strong at home, and he will look to continue his dominance against a potent Yankees lineup.

Opposing Analysis

The New York Yankees lineup is one of the most formidable in MLB, led by Aaron Judge, who has 37 home runs and a .314 batting average. The Yankees’ offense has been consistent, with a collective .333 on-base percentage. However, their performance has been slightly off lately, as evidenced by their .275 batting average and 4.84 ERA over the last 10 games. The Yankees will need to bring their A-game to overcome Houck’s impressive pitching.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
Carlos Rodon (NYY)	10-7	4.42	1.24	114.0	106	122	35	21
Tanner Houck (BOS)	8-6	2.71	1.09	123.0	105	114	29	6

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Team Previews

New York Yankees

The Yankees have been impressive offensively, ranking third in hits (911) and tied for eighth in runs scored (489). Their team batting average of .258 is also third in MLB. On the mound, the Yankees have a collective ERA of 3.84, ranking 13th. Defensively, they have been solid, committing 74 errors, the second-fewest in MLB.

Boston Red Sox

The Red Sox boast the best offense in MLB, leading in runs scored (520) and maintaining a team batting average of .248, which ranks 12th. Their pitching has been strong as well, with a collective ERA of 3.67, ranking fifth. Defensively, the Red Sox have committed 61 errors, ranking seventh in MLB.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Jose Trevino	C	Sat, Jul 27	Quadricep	10-Day IL
Nick Burdi	RP	Sat, Jul 27	Hip	60-Day IL
Giancarlo Stanton	DH	Sat, Jul 27	Hamstring	10-Day IL
Anthony Rizzo	1B	Sat, Jul 27	Wrist	60-Day IL
Clarke Schmidt	SP	Sat, Jul 27	Lat	60-Day IL
Cody Poteet	RP	Sat, Jul 27	Tricep	15-Day IL
Ian Hamilton	RP	Sat, Jul 27	Lat	15-Day IL
Jon Berti	3B	Sat, Jul 27	Calf	60-Day IL
Jonathan Loaisiga	RP	Sat, Jul 27	Elbow	60-Day IL
JT Brubaker	SP	Sat, Jul 27	Elbow	60-Day IL
Lou Trivino	RP	Sat, Jul 27	Elbow	60-Day IL

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Liam Hendriks	RP	Fri, Jul 26	Elbow	60-Day IL
Bryan Mata	RP	Fri, Jul 26	Lat	60-Day IL
Justin Slaten	RP	Fri, Jul 26	Elbow	15-Day IL
Triston Casas	1B	Fri, Jul 26	Rib	60-Day IL
Vaughn Grissom	SS	Fri, Jul 26	Hamstring	10-Day IL
Garrett Whitlock	SP	Fri, Jul 26	Oblique	60-Day IL
Trevor Story	2B	Fri, Jul 26	Shoulder	60-Day IL
Chris Murphy	RP	Fri, Jul 26	Elbow	60-Day IL
Lucas Giolito	SP	Fri, Jul 26	Elbow	60-Day IL

Recent Games

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L
Fri, Jul 19	vs Tampa Bay	W 6-1	W
Sat, Jul 20	vs Tampa Bay	L 9-1	L
Sun, Jul 21	vs Tampa Bay	L 6-4	L
Mon, Jul 22	vs Tampa Bay	W 9-1	W
Tue, Jul 23	vs New York	L 3-2	L
Wed, Jul 24	vs New York	L 12-3	L
Fri, Jul 26	@ Boston	L 9-7	L
Sat, Jul 27	@ Boston	W 11-8 (F/10)	W

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L
Fri, Jul 19	@ Los Angeles	L 4-1	L
Sat, Jul 20	@ Los Angeles	L 7-6 (F/11)	L
Sun, Jul 21	@ Los Angeles	L 9-6	L
Mon, Jul 22	@ Colorado	L 9-8 (F/12)	L
Tue, Jul 23	@ Colorado	W 6-0	W
Wed, Jul 24	@ Colorado	L 20-7	L
Fri, Jul 26	vs New York	W 9-7	W
Sat, Jul 27	vs New York	L 11-8 (F/10)	L

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Prediction

Given Tanner Houck's impressive form this season and the Yankees' recent struggles, the odds of +195 for Houck to record a win offer significant value. Expect Houck to continue his strong pitching and lead the Red Sox to victory.