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10,000 Sim Trials Run
BOS

Boston Red Sox

Away

74-61 (40-29 Away)

Last 5 Form
W W L L W
Projected Final Score
3.7 3.1
Projected Total: 6.8 (O/U: 7.1)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
BOS: +125 | NYY: -140
NYY

New York Yankees

Home

76-59 (35-31 Home)

Last 5 Form
L W L W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Boston Red Sox Win Prob
53.6%
+9.2% Value Edge
New York Yankees Win Prob
46.5%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Boston Red Sox to win outright in 53.6% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: BOS +1.5 / NYY -1.5
BOS covers (-185) +6.6% Edge 71.5%
NYY covers (+155) 28.5%
Total O/U: 7.1
OVER (-115) 35.4%
UNDER (-105) +13.4% Edge 64.6%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: BOS starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.022).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at NYY's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: BOS enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 73%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Boston Red Sox winning outright in 53.6% of run trials, with a projected score of BOS 3.6 - NYY 3.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with BOS +1.5 covering in 71.5% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 7.1 which hit in 64.6% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
64.1%
+14.1% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+100
Implied Probability: 50.0%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **64.1%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Alec Gamboa (K%: 17.5%, BB%: 7.5%) faces NYY's top of the order (avg OBP: 32.0%). Home starter Max Fried (K%: 23.8%, BB%: 8.7%) matchups against BOS's first three hitters (avg OBP: 32.0%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+14.1%) at +100.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

BOS

Alec Gamboa

Away Starter
ERA 1.04
WHIP 0.92
Record 1-0
IP 26.0
SO 18
GS 2
NYY

Max Fried

Home Starter
ERA 2.80
WHIP 1.00
Record 4-4
IP 90.0
SO 83
GS 16

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Boston Red Sox

W @ New York Yankees
6 - 0 | Aug 29, 2026
L @ New York Yankees
0 - 1 | Aug 28, 2026
L @ Miami Marlins
0 - 4 | Aug 26, 2026
W @ Miami Marlins
7 - 3 | Aug 25, 2026
W @ Miami Marlins
4 - 2 | Aug 24, 2026

New York Yankees

L vs Boston Red Sox
0 - 6 | Aug 29, 2026
W vs Boston Red Sox
1 - 0 | Aug 28, 2026
L vs Houston Astros
1 - 5 | Aug 27, 2026
W vs Houston Astros
9 - 3 | Aug 26, 2026
L vs Houston Astros
7 - 9 | Aug 25, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Boston Red Sox defeated New York Yankees
6 - 0 | Aug 29, 2026
Home New York Yankees defeated Boston Red Sox
1 - 0 | Aug 28, 2026
Home Boston Red Sox defeated New York Yankees
5 - 4 | Jun 28, 2026
Home Boston Red Sox defeated New York Yankees
4 - 1 | Jun 27, 2026
Home Boston Red Sox defeated New York Yankees
6 - 1 | Jun 26, 2026

Injury Reports

Boston Red Sox 38 reported

P Albert Pena
60-Day
2B Brendan Rodgers
- Full Season
P Cade Fisher
60-Day
P Calvin Bickerstaff
60-Day
CF Carlos Gutierrez
7-Day
P Claudio Pereira
60-Day
3B Curtis Mead
10-Day
P Dalvinson Reyes
60-Day
P Eduardo Rivera
60-Day
3B Freili Encarnacion
60-Day
P Garrett Crochet
60-Day
P Gilbel Galvan
60-Day
P Isaac Coffey
60-Day
P Isaac Stebens
- Full Season
3B Jack Winnay
7-Day
C Jason Delay
7-Day
P Johan Oviedo
60-Day
P Juan Valera
- Full Season
P Justin Slaten
15-Day
C Kevin Morillo
60-Day
P Kutter Crawford
60-Day
P Kyle Keller
- Full Season
P Madinson Frias
60-Day
P Marcus Phillips
7-Day
SS Marvin Alcantara
60-Day
DH Masataka Yoshida
10-Day
P Matt Duffy
60-Day
RF Miguel Bleis
7-Day
P Myles Patton
- Full Season
P Reidis Sena
7-Day
P Tanner Houck
60-Day
1B Triston Casas
60-Day
SS Ty Hodge
60-Day
P Tyron Guerrero
15-Day
1B Willson Contreras
10-Day
P Yordanny Monegro
60-Day
P Zach Fogell
60-Day
P Zack Kelly
60-Day

New York Yankees 44 reported

RF Aaron Judge
60-Day
P Alexis Gonzalez
60-Day
P Angel Benitez
60-Day
SS Austin Green
- Full Season
P Ben Hess
60-Day
2B Blake Cyr
7-Day
P Blake Gillespie
60-Day
P Brian Hendry
60-Day
P Brock Selvidge
- Full Season
P Carlos Lagrange
7-Day
C Carlos Villarroel
- Full Season
P Clarke Schmidt
60-Day
3B Duncan Pastore
60-Day
C Eric Genther
7-Day
P Felipe Hernandez
60-Day
P Fernando Cruz
15-Day
P Franyer Herrera
7-Day
RF Garrett Martin
- Full Season
DH Giancarlo Stanton
60-Day
P Hector Cancio
60-Day
OF JoJo Jackson
60-Day
C Jose Lavagnino
60-Day
C Josue Gonzalez
60-Day
P Kervin Castro
60-Day
OF Logan Maxwell
60-Day
P Luis Garcia
- Full Season
P Mac Heuer
- Full Season
P Mariano Salomon
- Full Season
P Ocean Gabonia
- Full Season
P Orvis Fernandez
60-Day
P Ranciel Abreu
60-Day
RF Richie Bonomolo Jr.
60-Day
P Ryan Osinski
- Full Season
P Ryan Weathers
15-Day
P Sean Duncan
- Full Season
P Sebastian Rivas
60-Day
P Thatcher Hurd
60-Day
P Thomas Balboni Jr.
7-Day
P Tijn Fredrikze
60-Day
P Tommy O'Rourke
- Full Season
P Tyler Boudreau
7-Day
LF Tyler Wilson
60-Day
P Will Brian
60-Day
CF Wilson Rodriguez
60-Day