Yankees vs. Red Sox odds, line, prediction: 2026 MLB picks for Saturday, Aug. 29 from proven model
SportsLine's projection model, which entered Week 23 of the MLB season on a 49-34 run, has locked in its MLB predictions for the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
The New York Yankees will look to further increase their lead in the American League wild-cared race when they battle the Boston Red Sox in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. New York earned a 1-0 win on Friday night. The Red Sox (73-61), who are the second Wild Card in the AL, are 39-29 on the road this season. The Yankees (76-58), who are the top Wild Card, are 35-30 on their home field in 2026. Carlos Rodon (4-2, 3.15 ERA) is on the hill for New York, while Jake Bennett (8-6, 3.49 ERA) will start for Boston.
