The New York Mets (73-64) welcome the Boston Red Sox (70-67) to Citi Field Monday for the 1st game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the'Red Sox vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Boston won 2 of 3 in 2023
The Mets beat the Chicago White Sox 2-0 Sunday, completing the 3-game sweep. New York closed as a favorite in all 3 games. It has won 4 straight and 5 of its last 6 games. The Mets have jumped to 3rd in the NL East and are 35-33 at home. They are 68-68 against the spread (ATS).
The Red Sox, who sit 3rd in the AL East, have struggled over the last few weeks. They lost 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers Sunday, dropping 2 of 3 in that series. Boston is 3-7 in its last 10 games yet is 39-29 on the road and 63-74 ATS.