Red Sox vs Yankees: Game 3 prediction, odds, injuries, and picks - June 8, 2025
AL East rivals, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, face off for the third and final game of their series, taking place at Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
So far this season, the Bronx Bombers have looked strong and sit top of their division with a 39-24 record. The Red Sox, on the other hand, have struggled for consistency and are fourth in the standings with a 31-35 record.
Let's take a look at the odds for Sunday's series-deciding game, and how the action might play out on the field.
Red Sox vs Yankees prediction
Taking the mound for the Red Sox is righty Hunter Dobbins. So far, the 25-year-old has been solid, pitching with a 2-1 record, along with a 4.06 ERA and 37 total strikeouts.
At the plate, Wilyer Abreu, Rafael Devers, Jarren Duran and Ceddane Rafaela have impressed for the Red Sox.
For the hosts, lefty Carlos Rodon makes the start. This season, the veteran has been exceptional, boasting an 8-3 record, along with a 2.49 ERA and 98 total strikeouts.
From an offensive standpoint, the likes of Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Anthony Volpe have enjoyed a lot of success off late for the Bronx Bombers.
Having failed to clinch the series on Saturday, the hosts should find a way to finish the job in front of a packed Yankee Stadium on Sunday.
Prediction: Boston Red Sox 3, New York Yankees 5
Odds
Money Line: Boston Red Sox +175, New York Yankees -208
Run Line: Red Sox +1.5 (-118), New York -1.5 (-112)
Total Runs: Over 8.5 (-102), Under 8.5 (-130)
Injury report
Red Sox injuries:
Alex Bregman: 10-day IL (Quad)
Nick Burdi: 15-day IL (Knee)
Justin Slaten: 15-day IL (Shoulder)
Liam Hendriks: 15-day IL (Hip)
Tanner Houck: 15-day IL (Flexor)
Triston Casas: 60-day IL (Knee)
Masataka Yoshida: 60-day IL (Shoulder)
Josh Winckowski: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Kutter Crawford: 60-day IL (Knee)
Patrick Sandoval: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Chris Murphy: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Yankees injuries:
Oswaldo Cabrera: 10-day IL (Ankle)
Luke Weaver: 15-day IL (Hamstring)
Marcus Stroman: 15-day IL (Knee)
Gerrit Cole: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Luis Gil: 60-day IL (Back)
Giancarlo Stanton: 60-day IL (Elbow)
JT Brubaker: 60-day IL (Ribs)
Jake Cousins: 60-day IL (Elbow)
Anthony Volpe: day-to-day (Elbow)
Expert's picks
Playing at home and with the pitching matchup leaning in their favor, the hosts should be able to navigate their way to a series-clinching win on Sunday.
Money Line: New York Yankees -208
Run Line: New York -1.5 (-112)
Total Runs: Under 8.5 (-130)