New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 20, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 20, 2025 ,

MLB New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox Prediction 5/20

The New York Mets will play the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The game will take place at Fenway Park. It is set to begin at 6:45 PM during the night.

Mets vs. Red Sox Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: New York Mets MoneyLine: -126. The Mets have a strong home record and a solid pitching staff, making them a good choice against the Red Sox.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-107). Both teams have capable pitchers, and the Mets have the best ERA in the league, which could keep the score low.

Team Trends

  • The New York Mets have a strong home record of 17-5 this season.
  • The Boston Red Sox are 4 games back in the AL East with a 24-25 record.
  • In their recent game on May 19th, the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets both had 8 hits, but the Red Sox won 3-1.
  • Rafael Devers hit a home run and had 4 RBIs in the Red Sox’s 10-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves on May 18th.
  • Juan Soto had a hit in three consecutive games for the New York Mets from May 16th to May 19th.

Mets vs Red Sox Preview

The New York Mets are set to take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. The game will start at 6:45 PM. The Mets will rely on Clay Holmes, who has a 5-2 record this season. Holmes has pitched 48 2/3 innings with an ERA of 3.14. He has struck out 48 batters in his nine starts.

Opposing Holmes will be Walker Buehler for the Red Sox. Buehler has a 4-1 record in his six starts. He has an ERA of 4.28 over 33 2/3 innings. Buehler has recorded 29 strikeouts this season. Both teams will aim to secure a win in this matchup.

The Red Sox Lineup and Pitching Outlook

The Boston Red Sox have strong hitters this season. Alex Bregman leads the team with a .303 batting average. He also tops the league with 11 home runs and 32 runs. Rafael Devers follows closely with a .286 average and 38 RBIs, ranking first in the league. Jarren Duran adds depth to the lineup. He has a .268 batting average and 28 RBIs. Duran’s 26 runs place him third on the team, showing his ability to contribute. Walker Buehler will take the mound for the Red Sox. He has a 4-1 record with a 4.28 ERA. In 33 2/3 innings, Buehler has struck out 29 batters, aiming to maintain his solid performance.

Mets Ready for Red Sox Challenge

The New York Mets have reliable hitters this season. Pete Alonso leads the team with a .301 batting average. He also has 9 home runs and 37 RBIs, ranking first in the league. Francisco Lindor adds to the lineup with a .279 average and 29 runs. His 28 RBIs place him second on the team. Juan Soto contributes with 33 runs, leading the team in this category. Clay Holmes will start for the Mets. He has a 5-2 record with a 3.14 ERA. In 48 2/3 innings, Holmes has struck out 48 batters. He aims to continue his solid pitching performance. The Mets’ pitching staff holds the best ERA in the league at 2.92. The Mets’ team batting average is .247, which ranks ninth. Their on-base percentage is .329, placing them fifth. The team has hit 52 home runs, ranking tenth. They have a strong lineup and effective pitching.

Final Betting Pick

The New York Mets are favored in this game for several reasons. They have a strong home record of 17-5, which shows they play well at home. The Mets also have the best ERA in the league at 2.92, which indicates their pitchers are effective at keeping runs down. Clay Holmes, their starting pitcher, has a solid record of 5-2 and an ERA of 3.14, suggesting he can handle the Red Sox lineup.

The under 9.0 total is a reasonable pick due to both teams having capable pitchers. The Mets’ pitching staff, combined with their ability to limit home runs, supports a low-scoring game. Walker Buehler of the Red Sox has a 4.28 ERA, which is not as strong as Holmes, but he can still limit runs. Given these factors, the game is likely to stay under the total.

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