Boston Red Sox (70-66) vs. NY Mets (73-64)
September 3, 2024 7:10 pm EDT
The Line: NY Mets -127 / Boston Red Sox +107; Over/Under: +8
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In this article, we will formulate a NY Mets vs Boston Red Sox Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 3rd, at Citi Field.
Red Sox Have Fallen Off
The Red Sox have really fallen off and any chance at playoffs seems to be slipping from their hands. On Monday the Red Sox scored only one run and that led to the three-run defeat. Starting pitcher Brayan Bello went five innings giving up seven hits and four runs. They need the pitching, especially early to be better. The Red Sox are averaging 4.8 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.75 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the pitching is ranked 24th. Getting the start for the Red Sox will be Kutter Crawford who sits with an 8-12 record and an ERA of 4.12. In his last start against the Toronto Blue Jays, he went 6.2 innings giving up six hits and two runs.
Are Mets Being Overlooked?
Don’t look now but the Mets are ten games over .500 and coming off another win on Monday. Luis Severino went seven innings giving up six hits but only one run. That was the only run that they gave up. The Mets are averaging 4.75 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.45 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the pitching is ranked 18th. Pete Alonso has hit 30 home runs and driven in 76 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Mets will be David Peterson who sits with an 8-1 record and an ERA of 2.53. In his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he went seven innings giving up seven hits and two runs.
Why the Mets WIll Beat the Red Sox
- The Red Sox have lost each of their last six road games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Mets have won each of their last five games.
- The Mets have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games against National League opponents.
NY Mets vs Boston Red Sox Prediction
The Red Sox’s offense struggled on Monday and it’s going to be much of the same here on Tuesday. Peterson sits with an ERA of 2.53 and he’s going to dominate again here. The Red Sox are going to have no answer for him. Crawford might have a good start but if he gives up even two runs, that’s all it will take for the Mets to come out on top. Back the Mets on the run line to cash.
