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New York Mets vs Boston Red Sox Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 20, 2025 at 6:45 PM ET

Venue: Fenway Park — Boston, Massachusetts

Article updated May 20, 6:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The New York Mets will face off against the Boston Red Sox in an upcoming game, with both teams looking to continue their strong starts to the season. The Mets currently hold

Game outlook

The New York Mets will face off against the Boston Red Sox in an upcoming game, with both teams looking to continue their strong starts to the season. The Mets currently hold first place in the NL East with a 74-88 record, while the Red Sox are in second place in the AL East with a 24-25 record. Be sure to check out our Mets vs Red Sox prediction to see who the favored winner may be. Clay Holmes will be starting for the Mets, with the Red Sox yet to announce their starting pitcher. The Mets are currently the betting favorite with opening odds at -129 and current odds at -135. Stay tuned for the game to see which team will come out on top! And for more MLB Betting Picks to help increase your bankroll, don't miss out!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mets -135 | Red Sox +122

Spread: Mets -1.5 (+120) | Red Sox +1.5 (-140)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 57%.

New York Mets

The New York Mets are currently having a successful season and are leading their division. Starting pitcher Clay Holmes has been performing well in his first year as a starter, with impressive stats such as allowing only 19 runs in 48.2 innings pitched and a high number of strikeouts. Opponents struggle to make contact against Holmes, as shown by his low expected opponent Batting Average and Ground Ball Rate. The team's lineup has also been strong, with players like Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Brandon Nimmo contributing to the team's offensive power. The Mets have a power ranking of 8 and are ranked 12 in offense and #1 in defense. Overall, the team has a record of 29-19 this season.

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Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox have had a strong start to the season despite recent stumbling, with pitcher Walker Buehler performing well and limiting opponents to weak contact. The team's lineup has also been strong, with Alex Bregman, Rafael Devers, Wilyer Abreu, Rob Refsnyder, and Jarren Duran contributing significantly. The Red Sox currently have a power ranking of 15, ranking #6 for offense and #23 for defense, with an overall record of 87-75. The New York Yankees recently went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Boston.

Mets vs. Red Sox: Exciting Matchup with Mets Favored to Win on the Road

This upcoming game between the Red Sox and Mets promises to be an exciting matchup between two top-tier baseball teams. The Red Sox will be looking to secure a victory on their home turf, but the Mets are eager to dominate from the very beginning. Key players such as Pete Alonso and Juan Soto are expected to drive in runs consistently with strong plate appearances. Clay Holmes, with his impressive record of allowing only 19 runs in 48.2 innings pitched, is anticipated to play a crucial role in limiting the Red Sox lineup. By executing a solid game plan and maintaining a lead, the Mets are poised to emerge victorious in this road game. I recommend considering the Mets money line as they are favored to win as the away team.

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SportsJaw Mets vs Red Sox archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mets vs Red Sox matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · New York Mets-129 → -135Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston Red Sox+112 → +120Moved
  • Spread · New York Mets-1.5 (+125) → -1.5 (+120)Moved
  • Spread · Boston Red Sox+1.5 (-145) → +1.5 (-140)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

New York Mets
74-88 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-5-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston Red Sox
87-75 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-05-20T22:15:37.525Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-05-19New York Mets 1 · Boston Red Sox 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Boston Red Sox defeated New York Mets 2-0

Boston Red Sox defeated New York Mets 2-0 on May 20, 2025, a 2-run decision in the series. Boston Red Sox's strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded New York Mets -1.5 (+120) spread, Boston Red Sox covered, while the 2 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Sammy52Total · Under 8.5 (-110)Win
  • MauriceJonesMoneyline · Boston Red Sox +122Win