The forecast for Wednesday's Red Sox vs. Mets interleague matchup calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid-to-upper 70s. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 PM ET. SNY is carrying this one on TV.
The Mets are the slight money line favorite, with their odds sitting at -108 compared to the Red Sox at -110. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and Boston will be looking to end a four-game losing streak. The Red Sox are 3rd in the AL East, while the Mets are 3rd in the NL East. Tylor Megill is starting for the Mets, and the Red Sox are sending Tanner Houck to the mound.
Boston vs. New York Matchup At A Glance
- Teams: Red Sox at Mets
- Where: Citi Field New York
- Date: Wednesday, September 4th
- Betting Odds BOS -110 | NYM -108 O/U 8
Red Sox vs Mets Last Game Recap
New York cruised to a 7-2 win over the Red Sox in the most recent game of this series. The Mets had a huge 2nd inning, scoring seven of their nine runs. As for the Red Sox, they scored their only two runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Mets were favored at -135 on the money line.
David Peterson got the win for the Mets, going six innings and giving up just one run. Kutter Crawford had a rough outing for the Red Sox, taking the loss after going six innings and giving up two earned runs.
Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso each homered for the Mets, while Mark Vientos went 1/4 with three RBIs. Lindor, Alonso, and Vientos each scored twice for New York's offense.
Red Sox Preview
Currently, the Red Sox are 10.5 games behind the Orioles in the AL East, with a 70-69 record, having lost four straight games. They are 39-31 on the road, but just 31-38 at home. In the series vs. the Mets, they are down 0-2, and their overall series record is 21-17-6.
On the run line, the Red Sox have a 40-30 record as the underdog on the road, and 24-45 as the favorite at home. For the season, their over/under record is 71-61, and the average total line in their games on the road is 9 runs, with 68.3% of their games having an O/U line higher than 8 runs.
Tanner Houck gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Mets on the road. He has made 27 starts this season and has a record of 8-9 with an ERA of 3.12. Houck's WHIP for the season is currently 1.17. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going six innings and not giving up a run to the Tigers. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight outings. Houck has one complete game shutout this season.
Heading into today's game, the Red Sox are averaging 4.8 runs per game, which is 11th in the MLB. They have been slightly better on the road this season, averaging 5 runs per game. Overall, they are the 5th best hitting team in the league, with a team batting average of .256. Boston also comes into the game as the league's top team in terms of batting average on balls in play.
Rafael Devers and Tyler O'Neill have been the top power threats for the Red Sox this season, as Devers leads the team with 28 homers, and O'Neill is right behind him with 25 homers. Devers also leads the team with 80 RBIs, while O'Neill is 5th on the team in RBIs. Jarren Duran has been hot of late, going 7/24 in his last six games, and is also on a five-game hitting streak.
Mets Preview
Heading into today's game, the Mets have won six straight games and are 7.5 games behind the Phillies in the NL East. They have an overall series record of 23-16-8 and are 69-70 against the run line. As underdogs, the Mets have a 33-23 run line record, but as favorites, they are 36-47.
This season, the average run total for Mets games is 9.2 runs per game, and their over/under record is 69-66. When the total is set at 8 runs, their O/U record is 14-7. The Mets' overall record is 75-64, and they have an 8-2 record in their last 10 games.
New York is sending right-hander Tylor Megill to the mound today vs. the Red Sox. He has made 10 starts this season and has a record of 3-5 with a 4.82 ERA. Megill's WHIP for the season is 1.40, and opponents are batting .235 this season. In his 11 appearances, Megill has turned in just one quality start. His ERA at home is 4.13 compared to 7.62 on the road. The last time he pitched, Megill picked up the win, going 5 1/3 innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that outing, he had given up at least four earned runs in three straight starts.
Francisco Lindor comes into the game with a 14-game hitting streak and has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/19 in his last five games with two homers. For the season, he is batting .273 with a team-high 84 RBIs and 30 homers, which is 2nd on the team and 8th in the league. Pete Alonso is just behind him in the home run department, as he has 31 homers this season and is 2nd on the team with 78 RBIs.
Overall, the Mets are 9th in the league in scoring, averaging 4.8 runs per game. They have been a good home run hitting team this season and are also among the league leaders in on-base percentage and slugging. As a team, they are batting .249, which is 10th in the league.
Red Sox vs. Mets Prediction: Red Sox ML -110
Our prediction for this Red Sox vs. Mets matchup is to take the Red Sox on the money line, with the payout being -110. We have the Red Sox winning this one by a score of 6-5, and with the payout being close to even, this is the best way to play this one.
Looking at some of the starting pitcher projections, Tanner Houck is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, and we have him finishing with more K's than Mets starter Tylor Megill. Offensively, the Red Sox lineup is projected to finish with 11 strikeouts, which is the second most in the league today.
