Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets Expert Betting Pick

The New York Mets (29-18) and Boston Red Sox (23-25) will kick off their three-game series when they meet on Monday, May 19 at 6:45 PM ET at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The Mets are slightly favored on the road, with MyBookie revealing a moneyline at -145.

New York Mets Betting Preview

The Mets are 2-3 over their last five battles, with a recent 8-2 loss to the New York Yankees. In this five-game window, the Mets have put up 2.20 runs a game and have given up 3.20 runs to their opposition each game.

Kodai Senga (4-2) will start on the mound, who currently showcases an excellent ERA and WHIP at 1.02 and 1.17, respectively, through 44.1 innings pitched. The Mets’ ERA has been hovering near 2.87, which shows they should be in good hands with Senga at the start to put them in a good spot defensively.

New York has established a .250 batting average and they are holding their opponents to a .230 batting average. This separation might be key to their success against the Red Sox, who have been volatile on both sides of the field.

The Mets’ offense is on par with the Red Sox with a .332 on base percentage and a .420 slugging percentage. Senga will have his work cut out for him early in this matchup to help keep the Red Sox at bay if their offense is matching what the Mets offer.

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Red Sox are 1-4 over their last five games, with their most recent battle being a 10-4 defeat against the Atlanta Braves. During this five-game stretch, they have averaged 5.40 runs each battle and allowed 7.20 runs from opponents. Clearly their defense has been lackluster.

Hunter Dobbins (2-1) will be on the mound to start for the Red Sox, who currently offers an ERA at 3.90 and a WHIP at 1.30. Boston has put up an ERA around 4.03 so far this season, so having Dobbins to start should offer a solid defensive option.

Boston is averaging .255 at the plate, but is also allowing their opponents to have a .255 batting average too. They cannot allow the Mets to get an edge because their offense can only do so much to stay within reach.

The Red Sox have comparable numbers that are favorable with the Mets. For example, their on base percentage is at .327 and their slugging percentage is at .424. Dobbins will need a good start on the mound for them to stay in contention.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you the best New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox betting odds. Current odds show the Mets favored on the road. According to market predictions, the Mets have a 50.3 percent chance of winning. The Mets, on paper, have been the more appealing team to get it done.

Final Pick: New York Mets -145