Yankees vs. Red Sox odds, prediction, line: 2022 MLB picks, Saturday, July 16 best bets from proven model

The second game of a three-game series between the Boston Red Sox (48-43) and New York Yankees (62-28) happens on Saturday evening. Boston snapped its four-game losing streak after picking up a 5-4 win in extra innings on Friday night. Jameson Taillon (9-2, 4.01 ERA) starts for New York. Nick Pivetta (8-6, 4.08 ERA) is on the mound for Boston.

The first pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. New York is the -165 money-line favorite (risk $165 to win $100) in the latest Red Sox vs. Yankees odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while Boston is a +140 underdog. The over-under for total runs scored is 8.5. Before locking in any Red Sox vs. Yankees picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and it is 275-236 on top-rated MLB money-line picks since the start of the 2021 season, returning over $400 for $100 players. This is the same model that pegged the 2021 Atlanta Braves at 10-1 as one of three best bets to win it all last season. Anybody who has followed it has seen profitable returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Yankees vs. Red Sox, and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several MLB odds and betting lines for Red Sox vs. Yankees:

• Yankees vs. Red Sox money line: New York -165, Boston +140
• Yankees vs. Red Sox run line: New York -1.5 (+118)
• Yankees vs. Red Sox over-under: 8.5 runs
• NYY: Yankees are 40-13 in their last 53 during Game 2 of a series
• BOS: Over is 4-1 in Red Sox’s last five games vs. a right-handed starter
• Yankees vs. Red Sox picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back the Yankees

First baseman Anthony Rizzo is a slugger for the Yankees who owns outstanding home-run power and run-producing abilities. Rizzo creates great power due to his big swing and frame. The three-time All-Star knows when to get aggressive at the plate and drive the ball to all parts of the field. Rizzo is tied for ninth in the majors in home runs (22) and tied for 15th in RBIs (57).

Catcher Jose Trevino plays magnificent defense behind the plate with his superb instincts and quickness. Trevino knows how to call a great game to give his pitchers the upper hand. The 29-year-old can also hit for average and make constant contact. He has a batting average of .253 with seven homers and 27 RBIs. 

Why you should back the Red Sox

Shortstop Xander Bogaerts is a gifted hitter who has an effortless swing. Bogaerts has a great arm and throws the ball with accuracy. The four-time All-Star can hit for a high average and regularly get on base. Bogaerts ranks sixth in the MLB in batting average (.318) along with seven homers and 37 RBIs.

Designated hitter J.D. Martinez is another talented bat. Martinez can create runs in a hurry with his complete swing. The five-time All-Star has good pitch recognition skills and bat control. He’s 12th in the league in batting average (.308) with nine home runs and 38 runs driven in. On July 11, he was 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBIs. 

How to make Red Sox vs. Yankees picks

SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 9.3 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model’s MLB picks at SportsLine.

So who wins Yankees vs. Red Sox? And which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its MLB picks, and find out.