The Boston Red Sox (52-47) are hosting the New York Mets (46-52) in a primetime battle on Sunday Night Baseball. Boston is tied for fourth with the New York Yankees in the AL East standings. On the other side, the Mets sit in fourth place in the NL East, 17.5 games behind the Atlanta Braves. Carlos Carrasco (3-3, 5.35 ERA) will be on the hill for the Mets, whil Brennan Bernardino (1-0, 2.48 ERA) gets the starting nod for the Red Sox
First pitch is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Boston is a -155 favorite on the money line (risk $155 to win $100) in the latest Mets vs. Red Sox odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the total number of runs Vegas thinks will be scored, or the over/under, is 10.5. Before making any Red Sox vs. Mets picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money-line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It entered the All-Star break 46-34 (+194) on all top-rated MLB picks this season and has excelled on top-rated run-line picks this season, going 11-2 (+604). Anybody following has seen big returns.
Now, the model has dialed in on Mets vs. Red Sox and revealed its predictions and best bets. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's MLB picks. Here are the MLB odds and betting trends for Red Sox vs. Mets:
Mets vs. Red Sox money line: Red Sox -155, Mets +130Mets vs. Red Sox run-line: New York +1.5 (-155)Mets vs. Red Sox over/under: 10.5 runsNYM: The Mets have hit 123 home runs this seasonBOS: The Red Sox are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against the MetsMets vs. Red Sox picks: See picks at SportsLineWhy you should back the Mets
Pete Alonso is a powerful slugger in the lineup for the Mets. Alonso has light-tower power and is a serious run-producer. The three-time All-Star is tied for fifth in the MLB in home runs (26) and tied for 14th in RBI (63). In the second game of yesterday's doubleheader, Alonso went 2-of-4 with a double and a triple.
Francisco Alvarez has a compact swing with good awareness on the diamond. Alvarez brings tremendous energy and a solid throwing arm from behind the plate. The 21-year-old has 19 home runs and 41 RBI thus far this season. On July 18 against Chicago White Sox, Alvarez was 2-of-3 with two home runs and four RBI. See which team to back here.
Why you should back the Red Sox
Justin Turner has shown good plate discipline and the ability to drive in runs. Turner utilizes his power to hammer home runs and create offensive opportunities. The 38-year-old has 16 home runs and is 13th in the MLB in RBI (64). On Saturday night, Turner smashed a two-run home run. .
Rafael Devers owns such an effortless swing. Devers has impressive pitch recognition skills and is an excellent run-producer. The 26-year-old is tied for 10th in the league in home runs (23) and tied for sixth in RBI (73). On July 16 versus the Chicago Cubs, he was 2-of-4 with a double and a solo homer. See which team to back here.
How to make Red Sox vs. Mets picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the run total, projecting 10.1 combined runs. It also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Mets vs. Red Sox, and which side of the money line has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the money line to jump on, all from the advanced model that's on a 46-34 roll, and find out.
