It’s that time of the week once again where we bring you the best Sunday Night Baseball player props. This edition is an enticing one, featuring a rivalry game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.
\Will stars Aaron Judge and Rafael Devers shine on the biggest stage? I’ve reviewed the markets and have selected my three favorite MLB picks for Sunday, June 8.
For more action, read Chris Hatfield's full Red Sox vs. Yankees Sunday Night Baseball predictions!
Red Sox vs Yankees Sunday Night Baseball props
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Rodon o7.5 Ks (+100) - Judge o1.5 TB (-105)
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Devers 1+ RBI (+172)
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Red Sox vs Yankees props for Sunday Night Baseball
Carlos Rodon Over 7.5 strikeouts (+100 at Caesars)
Carlos Rodon has been one of the greatest strikeout artists in baseball this season, racking up 98 Ks across 79 2/3 frames.
There’s EVEN money being offered at Caesars Sportsbook for Rodon to eclipse 7.5 Ks. He’s recorded eight or more punchouts in three straight games and is averaging 7.8 across his last 10.
The big lefty ranks in the 90th percentile in whiff rate and has a healthy 13.1% swinging strike rate, so the good times should keep on rolling. The New York Yankees hurler has been effective overall, sporting a 2.49 ERA, 2.70 xERA, and 2.93 FIP.
That quality pitching has allowed him to pitch deeper into games, as he’s lasted six full innings in eight of his last nine starts. More innings pitched mean more batters faced, and that leads to more strikeouts.
The Boston Red Sox have pretty good results against left-handed pitching, but they’ve been far from immune to the punchout (23.3% K rate).
Aaron Judge Over 1.5 total bases (-105 at Caesars)
Aaron Judge is a man possessed.
The big slugger is slashing .390/.488/.746 with a career-high 238 wRC+ and has tested the limits of just how good a baseball player can be at the plate.
Hunter Dobbins gets the start for Boston. The 25-year-old has been fine (4.06 ERA), but the projection systems all paint his ERA to rise to the mid-4.00s.
His main strength is avoiding free passes (5.3% walk rate), which plays into Judge’s props, as he should have more opportunities to swing away.
There aren’t many weaknesses in Judge’s profile, and he hits Dobbins’ three preferred pitches against righties well (.377 BA against four seamers, .341 BA against sliders, and .438 BA against sweepers).
It’s been a high-scoring series with 32 runs scored across the first two games. Both offenses are hot, and Judge is the biggest star of them all, so betting on offense includes a bet on him.
He’s recorded 2+ total bases in three of his last four games and is averaging 2.4 total bases in his last 10 games.
Rafael Devers 1+ RBI (+172 at Caesars)
Speaking of the big-name bats in this game, Rafael Devers has +172 odds of knocking in a run on Sunday night. He’s knocked in four runs in his last five games and has 56 RBI in 66 games played.
The 28-year-old has been effective against left-handed pitching with a .337/.417/.537 line and a 165 wRC+. He’s gotten the better of Rodon throughout his career, going 5-for-15 with a .945 OPS.
The switch-hitter is also in fine form, collecting a hit in six consecutive games and in nine of his last 10. There will be a pitcher’s umpire behind the plate in Shane Livensparger, which compensates for the difficult matchup.
Boston has good enough results against LHP (131 wRC+ since May 20) that it’d be surprising if Rodon completely blanks the lineup, and Yankees relievers have allowed four runs in this series.
If the Red Sox experience offensive success, Devers is likely to be a key contributor.
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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