{"id":273158,"date":"2026-06-21T14:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T14:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/273158\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T14:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T14:00:08","slug":"yankees-vs-reds-prediction-mlb-sunday-odds-picks-bets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/273158\/","title":{"rendered":"Yankees vs. Reds prediction: MLB Sunday odds, picks, bets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\tGambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting-editorial-standards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">editorial standards<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>The weekend series between the Yankees and Reds continues in the Bronx on Sunday afternoon with the latter\u2019s starter entering in strong form.<\/p>\n<p>The matchup was set to feature two arms who have been throwing well lately, but the Bombers\u2019 Gerrit Cole, who <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/06\/17\/sports\/gerrit-cole-grits-out-quality-start-in-yankees-blowout-win\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hasn\u2019t missed a beat<\/a> since completing his comeback from Tommy John surgery, was pushed back to Monday to get some extra rest.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, it\u2019ll be Elmer Rodr\u00edguez on the mound for the Yankees, who have a tall task ahead of them offensively.<\/p>\n<p>Cincinnati counters with breakout right-hander Chase Burns, who is pitching about as well as anyone in baseball, against the Aaron Judge-less Yankees lineup.<\/p>\n<p>Burns has a 2.01 ERA with 95 strikeouts in 80 \u2154 innings heading into Sunday\u2019s game, putting him squarely in the National League Cy Young conversation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"39739422\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2280841752.jpg\" alt=\"Cincinnati Reds player in uniform on the field.\" class=\"wp-image-39739422\"  \/>Chase Burns #26 of the Cincinnati Reds looks on during the second inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 09, 2026 in San Diego, California.  Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>He\u2019s only getting better of late as well. <\/p>\n<p>Since May 14, no qualified pitcher has struck out more batters per nine innings (12.56) and only seven have a better ERA (1.87). <\/p>\n<p>In all six starts since that date, Burns has punched out at least seven batters.<\/p>\n<p>Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting<\/p>\n<p>The Yankees have held their own with Judge and Giancarlo Stanton sidelined, but they\u2019ve seldom seen a pitcher like Burns this season. <\/p>\n<p>If Burns carries his strikeout stuff into Yankee Stadium, runs will be at a premium for the pinstripes.<\/p>\n<p>The play: Yankees to score fewer than x.x runs (x,x) and Chase Burns to strikeout more than x.x batters (x,x)<\/p>\n<p>Why Trust New York Post Betting<\/p>\n<p>Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. 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