New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 21, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 21, 2025 ,

MLB New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox Prediction 5/21

The New York Mets will play against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The game will be held at Fenway Park and is set to start at 6:45 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of baseball action.

Mets vs. Red Sox Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Mets MoneyLine: 124. The Mets have a better overall record this season and a strong pitching staff with the best ERA in the league. Their underdog status offers good value.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-111). Both teams have solid pitching, and recent games have shown low-scoring outcomes, suggesting the total might stay under 8 runs.

Team Trends

  • The New York Mets have a strong home record of 17-5 this season.
  • The Boston Red Sox have a balanced overall record of 25-25 this season.
  • In their recent game on May 20th, the Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Mets 2-0.
  • Rafael Devers hit a home run for the Boston Red Sox in the game against the New York Mets on May 20th.
  • Walker Buehler pitched 2 1/3 innings without allowing a hit for the Boston Red Sox on May 20th.

Mets vs Red Sox Preview

The New York Mets are set to take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The game will begin at 6:45 PM. Tylor Megill will start on the mound for the Mets. He has pitched in 9 games this season with a record of 3-4 and an ERA of 3.74.

Garrett Crochet will start for the Red Sox. He has been strong this season, with a record of 4-3 and an ERA of 2.00 over 10 starts. The Mets and Red Sox will both look to their pitchers to lead them to victory in this matchup.

Boston Red Sox: Key Players and Stats

Rafael Devers is a standout player for the Boston Red Sox. He has a batting average of .286 with an OBP of .407. Devers has hit 10 home runs and leads the team with 39 RBIs. Alex Bregman is another key player for the Red Sox. He has a batting average of .304 and an OBP of .388. Bregman leads the team with 11 home runs and 32 runs. Jarren Duran contributes to the team with a batting average of .264. He has 26 runs and 28 RBIs. Duran has also hit 3 home runs this season.

New York Mets: Key Players and Stats

Pete Alonso is a top hitter for the New York Mets. He has a batting average of .294 and an OBP of .400. Alonso leads the team with 9 home runs and 37 RBIs. Francisco Lindor is another important player for the Mets. His batting average is .280, and his OBP stands at .350. Lindor has also hit 9 home runs and scored 29 runs. Juan Soto adds to the Mets’ lineup with a batting average of .247. He has an OBP of .379 and has hit 8 home runs. Soto leads the team with 33 runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Mets MoneyLine at 124 looks like a smart pick. The Mets have a better overall record this season at 29-20 compared to the Red Sox’s 25-25. They also have the best ERA in the league at 2.90, which shows their pitching strength. As underdogs, the value is appealing given their solid performance this season.

Choosing the Under 8.0 at -111 is supported by both teams’ recent low-scoring games. The Mets’ strong pitching, allowing the fewest home runs in the league, suggests runs might be limited. Additionally, both Tylor Megill and Garrett Crochet have shown good control in their starts, indicating a possible low-scoring game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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