Red Sox vs. Yankees Thursday boasts a lineup packed with potent Red Sox vs. Yankees home run picks. Today, players from each side of the classic rivalry stand out to park a homer, according to our analysis.
Utilizing PRO Projections — a sophisticated system of proprietary betting data curated by our team of MLB experts, which leverages odds, player projections and more to identify betting edges within the markets — we have identified two selections for MLB home run picks.
The potential payouts for these selected hitters are highly enticing, set at +450 and +875.
Let’s jump into the picks and understand why they present significant value for bettors.
Red Sox vs. Yankees Home Run Picks, Props, Best Bets
Thursday's game will be held at Yankee Stadium, renowned as one of the most favorable parks for home run hitters, particularly for left-handed batters. For the series opener, the starting pitchers will be Cooper Criswell for the Red Sox and Nestor Cortes for the Yankees.
Home Run Pick No. 1 for Red Sox vs. Yankees: Bet Rafael Devers
Our first pick is Rafael Devers of the Red Sox, who stands out as the top home run candidate, according to our PRO Projections.
Devers has the best odds to hit a home run at +450, available on BetMGM. The projections indicate Devers has a probability of hitting around 0.30 home runs during the game, translating into a notable 7.7% edge — making him the premier choice among the projected hitters.
PRO Projections Edge: Rafael Devers HR (+450)
Home Run Prediction No. 2 for Red Sox vs. Yankees: Bet Gleyber Torres
The Yankees’ top home run candidate, meanwhile, is Gleyber Torres.
With the best odds among the Yankees at +875, Torres stands out as a strong pick. PRO Projections anticipate Torres hitting around 0.19 home runs, yielding a 4.5% edge.
