Boston Red Sox @ New York Yankees - June 8, 2025

Ah, the storied rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees – it’s a classic! You can feel the buzz in the air as these two teams prepare to clash at Yankee Stadium. With divisional bragging rights on the line, this game promises intensity and drama, just like we love it.

Now let’s break down what we’re looking at for Sunday. The Yankees are sending out their ace with a solid 8-3 record and an impressive 2.5 ERA. This guy knows how to command a game, and that’s exactly what you want in a situation like this where every pitch counts. On the other side of the diamond, we’ve got Dobbins for the Red Sox, who has been decent but not stellar with a 4.1 ERA and a modest 2-1 record this season. While he’s shown flashes of potential, facing off against an aggressive Yankees lineup is no walk in Central Park.

Speaking of that Yankees lineup, they’ve been putting up some serious numbers lately. Averaging over five runs per game with almost nine hits, they know how to put pressure on opposing pitchers. With RBIs hovering around five per game and a batting average of .251, these guys can hit when it matters most. Their recent form has seen them struggle against spreads (3-7 ATS in their last ten), but I think this matchup could be different.

On the flip side, while Boston’s offense isn’t something to sneeze at either—averaging nearly 4.7 runs per game—they’re coming off an impressive win against New York where they scored ten runs! Still, one win doesn’t erase their broader struggles; they’re just 4-9 SU over their last thirteen games.

Oddsmakers opened the Yankees as heavy -208 favorites for good reason; they appear to be in better shape overall right now despite that loss last time out against Boston. That said, let’s remember: baseball can be wildly unpredictable!

The total for this matchup opened at eight, which feels conservative given both teams’ recent trends towards high-scoring games — particularly after last game’s combined score of 17 runs! The OVER seems promising here as both offenses are capable of pushing past those limits if given any breathing room.

Now I have my little betting ritual before big games like this — lighting my favorite candle and wearing my lucky cap (don’t laugh!). It might sound superstitious but hey, whatever works right?

In conclusion: I’m placing my bets on the Yankees taking down the Red Sox tonight while also leaning towards that OVER hitting again. When you combine Rodon’s prowess on the mound with New York’s explosive offense—and considering Dobbins’ tendency to give up runs—it shapes up into quite an exciting evening for bettors! Enjoy the action—you can bet I will!