New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox Prediction & Picks - MLB
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by Matt Lowrimore in MLB Picks
A full 15-game MLB slate is scheduled for Friday, which will include an Interleague matchup between the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Mets and the Red Sox.
Boston enters this game with a record of 43-48 and is currently in fourth place in the AL East division. Coming off a series sweep over the Chicago White Sox, the Red Sox have now won six games in a row and eight of their last 10. Heading into this series against the Mets, Boston is scheduled to start Sonny Gray in Game 1, who has a record of 10-1 and an ERA of 2.61.
As for New York, they enter this game with a record of 40-54 and are in last place in the NL East division. Starting this game for the Mets will be Nolan McLean, who has a record of 6-5 and an ERA of 3.73. While his overall numbers are solid, his numbers at home are not, making a Boston win more likely.
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.473 | 91 | 43 | 48 |
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0.426 | 94 | 40 | 54 |
New York Mets and Boston Red Sox Latest Matches
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New York Mets against Boston Red Sox : Head to Head (H2H)
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New York Mets - Boston Red Sox Key Points
- Sonny Gray has an ERA of 2.61 this season
- Sonny Gray has an ERA of 3.05 on the road this season
- Nolan McLean has an ERA of 3.73 this season
- Nolan McLean has an ERA of 5.03 at home this season
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Our New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox Prediction
Despite their horrible record, the Mets are the betting favorite; however, the Red Sox look to be the best betting option. For one, Boston looks to have the clear edge in pitching, especially when it comes to the home/away splits.
Gray has made eight starts on the road this season, having allowed 16 runs (15 earned) over 44.1 innings. McLean, on the other hand, has made nine home starts this season, in which he has allowed 28 runs (27 earned) over 48.1 innings.
Overall, Boston is also in much better form compared to the Mets; therefore, our New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox prediction is: Boston Red Sox ML.
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