Boston Red Sox vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/12

MLB game preview

The Boston Red Sox are set to play against the New York Mets in an MLB regular season game. This game will take place at Citi Field in New York on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 1:40 PM. The game will be broadcasted on WPIX.

The Red Sox come into this game with a record of 45-48 and are on an 8-game winning streak. They hold the third spot in the AL East. The Mets have a record of 40-56 and are currently in fifth place in the NL East, having lost their last two games. The weather forecast predicts a warm day with clear skies and a light breeze.

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox have been on a strong run in recent games. They secured a 4-0 win against the New York Mets on July 11th. Eduardo Rivera pitched well, allowing only one hit and no runs in just over three innings.

In the game on July 10th, the Red Sox beat the Mets again, this time by a score of 6-2. The team had 11 hits, with Wilyer Abreu and Anthony Seigler each hitting home runs. Sonny Gray delivered a solid performance on the mound, allowing just one run over six innings.

Offensively, the Red Sox have shown consistency with a batting average of .244, which ranks them 11th in the league. They have hit 85 home runs this season, placing them 26th in that category. Caleb Durbin and Andruw Monasterio are among the key contributors to the lineup, each making significant impacts in recent games.

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: Sunday, July 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Red Sox Moneyline -124, Mets Moneyline +104

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets recently had a tough stretch against the Boston Red Sox. They lost both games, 4-0 and 6-2. In these games, their hitting struggled, with only three hits in one game and ten in the other.

On the pitching side, Freddy Peralta had a challenging outing, giving up two earned runs over 4 1/3 innings. Nolan McLean delivered a better performance, pitching six scoreless innings. Despite the strong pitching from McLean, the team couldn’t secure a win.

Looking at the Mets’ season stats, their batting average ranks 19th in the league at .234. The team has a slugging percentage of .381, ranking 22nd. On the mound, the Mets hold a 4.31 ERA, placing them 18th in the league rankings.

BTB Betting Pick

The Red Sox have better pitching stats this season. Their ERA is 3.61, ranked 4th, while the Mets have an ERA of 4.31, ranked 18th. The Red Sox are favored with a moneyline of -124. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Red Sox to win the game.

The total is set at 8.5 runs with the under favored at -120. Both teams have strong pitching, with the Red Sox having a batting average against of .238, ranked 6th. The projected score is Red Sox 5, Mets 3, suggesting the game will go under the total of 8.5 runs. The recommendation is to take the under.