The iconic Fenway Park is set to host a fierce rivalry as the New York Yankees square off against the Boston Red Sox on July 28, 2024. The game, scheduled for a 7:10 PM start, will take place under overcast skies, adding a dramatic backdrop to this heated contest.

Carlos Rodón is slated to take the pitcher’s mound for the Yankees, carrying an ERA of 4.421, while Tanner Houck will pitch for the Red Sox, boasting a more robust ERA of 2.707. As the season progresses, the Yankees find themselves in third place within the 2024 AL East Division, holding a 61-45 win-loss record and a .575 winning percentage. Their performance within the division stands at 19 wins to 22 losses. Currently, they have a winning momentum, indicated by their four wins in the last 10 games and a recent victory streak of W1. The team has displayed competence both at home (27-23) and away (34-22), scoring a total of 531 runs and conceding 431.

Conversely, the Boston Red Sox sit in sixth place with a 55-48 record and a .534 winning percentage. Their divisional outings have resulted in 14 wins against 12 losses. Like the Yankees, the Red Sox also have recorded four wins in their previous 10 games but are trying to shrug off a recent loss (L1 streak). Their home (25-26) and away (30-22) records show a fairly balanced performance, with the team scoring 497 runs while conceding 469.

Bettors will find interesting odds for this matchup. The point spread is set at 1.5, the over/under for total runs scored is placed at 9.5, and the money lines stand at -106 for the Yankees (away team) and -112 for the Red Sox (home team), indicating a closely contested game is expected. These odds suggest a slight edge to the Red Sox at home despite the Yankees’ slight superior record, offering a tantalizing prospect for fans and bettors alike.