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New York Mets Favored Over Boston Red Sox in Opening Game of Interleague Series

The Boston Red Sox and New York Mets are set to face off in the opening game of a three-game interleague series at Citi Field. The Red Sox are coming off a loss to the Detroit Tigers, while the Mets secured a win against the Chicago White Sox. Both teams are in third place in their respective divisions, with the Red Sox sending Brayan Bello (ERA: 4.66) to the mound and the Mets countering with Luis Severino (ERA: 4.14). New York is the current betting favorite at -120.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +109 | Mets -120
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-199) | Mets -1.5 (+171)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.

Boston vs New York Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox suffered a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, despite a strong pitching performance from Copper Criswell. The team struggled at the plate, going 6-for-32 with no extra-base hits or stolen bases, and left six men stranded. Young right-hander Brayan Bello will be taking the mound next, looking to build on his 12-6 record with a 4.66 ERA and solid command. The Red Sox currently have a power ranking of 20, ranking 6th in offense and 26th in defense, with a season record of 70-66.

New York Mets Analysis

The New York Mets secured a 2-0 road victory against the Chicago White Sox, with Francisco Lindor hitting a home run and Sean Manaea pitching seven shutout innings for the win. Despite the lineup's 7-for-33 performance, they struggled with 16 strikeouts, left seven men on base, and went hitless with runners in scoring position. Luis Severino will be the starting pitcher, boasting a 9-6 record with a 3.96 ERA in 26 starts this season. The Mets have a power ranking of 11, ranking #11 in offense, #19 in defense, and hold a 73-64 overall record. Boston recently went 1-2 against New York in their last three matchups.

Contrasting Road/Home Performances Favor Mets in Series Opener

When examining the road/home performances of Brayan Bello and Luis Severino, there is a notable contrast. Bello has a record of 7-2 with a 4.39 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP in 65.2 innings (12 starts) on the road, while Severino boasts a 5-2 record with a 3.13 ERA and a .231 batting average against in 77.2 innings (13 starts) at Citi Field. The offensive output of the Red Sox and Mets in their last 14 games varies significantly, with the Red Sox averaging 3.21 runs per game compared to the Mets' average of 4.14 runs per game. In light of these statistics, it is recommended to favor the New York Mets to emerge victorious in the upcoming series opener and maintain their current winning streak.

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