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The Boston Red Sox (70-69) and New York Mets (75-64) wrap up a 3-game set Wednesday. First pitch from Citi Field is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Sox vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Mets lead 2-0
Boston has lost 4 games in a row after falling 7-2 against the Mets Tuesday as a +115 road underdog. PH Enmanuel Valdez and 2B Nick Sogard each drove in a run while RHP Kutter Crawford allowed 2 ER in 6 innings and picked up the loss.
New York has won 6 games in a row after Tuesday’s victory as a -124 home favorite. SS Francisco Lindor had a team-high 3 RBIs, and 1B Pete Alonso had a 2-run homer in the 8th inning. LHP David Peterson allowed just 1 ER in 6 innings to pick up the win.
Red Sox at Mets projected starters
RHP Tanner Houck vs. RHP Tylor Megill
Houck (8-9, 3.12 ERA) makes his 28th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 through 164 2/3 innings.
- Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 6 K in 7-5 win at Detroit Tigers Friday
- Has never faced Mets
Megill (3-5, 4.82 ERA) makes his 11th start and 12th appearance. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 through 52 1/3 innings.
- Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 5-1 win at Chicago White Sox Friday
- Has never faced Boston
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Red Sox at Mets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Red Sox -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Mets -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Sox -1.5 (+150) | Mets +1.5 (-185)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Red Sox at Mets picks and predictions
Prediction
Mets 4, Red Sox 3
Moneyline
BET METS (-105).
The Mets have won 6 games in a row, outscoring opponents 26-9, and are 8-2 in their last 10. Boston is just 3-7 in its last 10 games and 0-4 in its last 4. It has scored 2 runs or fewer in 5 of its last 6 games while allowing 4 or more in 4 of its last 5 outings, including 3 straight.
Run line/Against the spread
PASS.
There is better value on the Mets’ ML.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 8 (-110).
Both the Red Sox and Mets are 4-6 O/U in their last 10 games. The Red Sox have scored 1 run in 3 of their last 4 games while hitting the Under in 6 of their last 8. The Mets have held opponents to 2 runs or fewer in 5 of their last 6 games and also hit the Under in 5 of their last 6 outings.
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