New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Predictions & Preview (07/23/2023)

Correlate that the New York Mets are a great example of casual sector hype. New York was the hottest ticket on the 2023 preseason future market. Cause by the Mets going all-in with an over-the-top payroll that shattered all records. Thus, the Mets were touted as a baseball betting odds fait accompli for the National League playoffs. Instead, the Mets are fighting to stay out of the National League East basement. And the supposed strength of the team, pitching, has been putrid. The Mets are a painful reminder of the gambling danger of following the hysterical masses.

New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, July 23, 2023, 7:10 p.m. ET
Location:Fenway Park, Boston, MA
TV Coverage:ESPN
Betting Online Odds at SBG:Click Here

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Mets at Red Sox SBG Betting Odds Analysis

Of major concern, the Mets are one of the biggest sports betting losers on the MKB moneyline board. New York is just as bad with red ink on the runline. The Mets are trending under the total in 2023.

Boston is in the black with a nice moneyline profit on the moneyline in 2023. In turn, Boston is slightly profitable with the runline this season. Boston is trending over the total in 2023.

New York Mets Team Overview

Overall, the New York Mets are 42-48 straight up and 37-46-7 over/under the total. New York is 4th in the National League East Division standings. In the National League East Division race, New York is 19 games behind the Atlanta Braves. Late on, the Mets have covered six out of their last eight games. The Mets have gone over the total in seven of their previous ten matchups. New York ranks 17th for run production and 20th for earned run average.

Specifically, the Mets starter is not yet known for this game. New York is ranked 21st for bullpen earned run average. Closer David Robertson is 3-21 with a 2.06 earned run average and 12 saves in 15 opportunities. First baseman Pete Alonso leads the Mets with 50 runs, 26 home runs, 61 runs batted in, and a .807 OPS. Also, shortstop Francisco Lindor adds n56 runs, 20 doubles, 19 home runs, and 60 RBI with a .798 OPS.

Boston Red Sox Team Overview

In sum, the Boston Red Sox are 48-43 straight up and 48-41-2 over/under the total. Boston is 5th in the American League East Division standings. Boston is eight games behind the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL East Division race. Late on, the Red Sox have covered eight out of their last ten games. The Red Sox have gone over the total in four of their previous ten matchups. Boston ranks 7th for run production and 17th for earned run average.

Namely, Nick Pivetta is the probable starter for the Red Sox. The right-hander is 5-5 with a 4.83 earned run average and 1.29 WHIP. Boston won four of his previous five starts. Concurrently, Boston ranks 14th for bullpen ERA. Closer Kenley Jansen is 2-4 with a 3.23 ERA and 19 saves in 22 opportunities. Third Baseman Rafael Devers leads Boston with 48 runs, 20 doubles, 20 home runs, and 70 runs batted in.

Mets at Red Sox SBG Free Pick

Overall, Boston beat the MLB odds in 14 of their last 20 games against the Mets. Only two of the last 11 games in this series went over the total.

Mets at Red Sox SBG Best Bet: Boston Red Sox.