Boston Red Sox vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/11

MLB game preview

The Boston Red Sox travel to Citi Field to take on the New York Mets. The game is set for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 4:10 PM. Fans can catch the action on FOX.

The Red Sox have a record of 44-48 and sit third in the AL East. They are on a seven-game winning streak and have gone 8-2 in their last ten games. The Mets hold a 40-55 record and are fifth in the NL East. They have a recent streak of one loss and a 5-5 record in their last ten games.

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox have been on a winning streak in their recent games. They defeated the New York Mets 6-2 on July 10th with strong performances from Wilyer Abreu and Anthony Seigler, who both hit home runs. The team also showed their hitting strength with 11 hits, including 5 extra-base hits.

In their July 9th game against the Chicago White Sox, the Red Sox won 2-1. Caleb Durbin’s home run contributed to the win, and Patrick Sandoval pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing just 1 earned run. Despite being out-hit, the team managed to secure a narrow victory.

On July 8th, the Red Sox had a 5-0 win over the White Sox. Jake Bennett pitched 7 scoreless innings, helping the team maintain their lead. The Red Sox managed 10 hits in the game, keeping the pressure on their opponents with consistent batting.

Red Sox vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Red Sox Moneyline +131, Mets Moneyline -156

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Kansas City Royals on July 9th with a score of 7-3. The team had 10 hits in that game, including two home runs from Juan Soto and Tyrone Taylor.

On the pitching side, the Mets have seen solid performances. In the game against the Red Sox on July 10th, Nolan McLean pitched six innings with seven strikeouts and no earned runs. Despite his efforts, the team fell short, losing 6-2.

The Mets’ batting lineup includes key players like Juan Soto and Brett Baty. Soto has a batting average of .297 with 21 home runs, while Baty has a .226 average with four home runs. The team looks to improve their batting average, which currently ranks 19th in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored to win with a moneyline of -156. The Red Sox moneyline is +131. The Mets have a stronger pitching staff with a 3.65 ERA, ranked 6th, compared to the Red Sox’s 4.32 ERA, ranked 16th. This gives the Mets an edge in this game. Our pick is the Mets to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Red Sox have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, but the Mets have more home runs. Both teams have solid offensive capabilities, and their pitching stats suggest potential for runs. We predict a score of Mets 5, Red Sox 4, leading to an over on the total. Our pick is over 8.5.