The Boston Red Sox (30-34) and New York Yankees (38-23) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Yankee Stadium is set for 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Red Sox vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Guardians surprised the Yankees 4-0 in the middle game Wednesday night, as RHP Luis Ortiz baffled New York with 5 2/3 scoreless innings with 7 strikeouts on 92 pitches, while the bullpen took over and tossed 3 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball with just 2 hits and no walks on 46 pitches.

It's Thursday, June 5, and the Guardians (33-27) are in the Bronx to take on the Yankees (37-23). Slade Cecconi is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Max Fried for New York. The AL East-leading Yankees are hoping to bounce back from yesterday's shutout loss.

The Braves are drawing closer to becoming sellers at the deadline. Some teams are already eyeing potential trade targets. While it makes sense to the Yankees to pursue Chris Sale, they won't be able to offer enough for Alex Anthopoulos.

However, some seem to believe now that the Braves could hold a full-on fire sale. Pun intended. Earlier this week, Jomboy Media podcast host and longtime sports broadcaster Chris