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Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Mets will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Citi Field.
The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Martin Perez in this game. Perez has a 0-1 record and a 7.20 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Steven Matz who starts for the Mets. Left hander Matz is 0-0 with a 1.50 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Mets as -162-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total opened at 9.
In their last action, New York was a 6-5 loser on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Boston at 170 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Boston won its last outing, a 6-5 result against the Mets on July 29. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at 170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (11) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Boston:
Team record: 2-4 SU
Boston is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
New York:
Team record: 3-3 SU
NY Mets is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Mets is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games when playing Boston
Next up:
Boston at New York Friday, July 31
New York at Atlanta Friday, July 31