NY Mets (29-18) at Boston (23-25)
- When: May 19 2025, 6:45 PM
- Where: Fenway Park, Boston
- Where to watch: NESN
New York Mets vs. Boston Red Sox – Game Preview and Prediction
Moneyline: NY Mets -112
Total: 8.0
The New York Mets head to Fenway Park on Monday to open a three-game series against the struggling Boston Red Sox. Notably, Red Sox manager Alex Cora will not be in the dugout, as he is attending his daughter’s graduation from Boston College. Bench coach Ramon Vazquez is set to take over managerial duties for the evening.
Boston’s Struggles Continue
The Red Sox are limping into this series, having dropped five of their last six and 11 of their previous 17 games. Sunday’s 10-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves further exposed Boston’s inability to close out innings and capitalize on scoring opportunities. “We’ve got to finish innings, we’ve got to finish at-bats, we’ve got to get better,” said Cora. Despite their recent woes, the Sox are looking to turn things around against a Mets squad that’s also facing its own issues.
Mets Looking to Bounce Back
The Mets sport the lowest team ERA in baseball at 2.86, largely due to the dominance of right-hander Kodai Senga. The 4-2 starter with a microscopic 1.02 ERA will take the mound, aiming to replicate his previous success against Boston. Though he only pitched 3 1/3 innings in his last outing against the Red Sox, Senga allowed just two earned runs in a 5-4 Mets victory back in July 2023.
However, New York’s offense has been ice-cold, scoring no more than three runs in each of their last five games. In Sunday night’s 8-2 loss to the Yankees, the Mets were limited to just three hits and committed two costly infield errors, including a critical throwing error by Pete Alonso. Manager Carlos Mendoza acknowledged the inconsistency, emphasizing the need for sharper defensive play moving forward.
Boston’s Young Arm Takes the Hill
Rookie Hunter Dobbins (2-1, 3.90 ERA) is set to start for the Red Sox. The young right-hander has yet to face the Mets but is hoping to stifle a New York lineup that has struggled to produce runs recently.
Meanwhile, Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell has been in a severe slump, going 4-for-51 with just one home run over his last 12 games. Cora noted the adjustments are coming for the young hitter, though it may take some time.
Prediction and Final Score:
With the Mets sending out their ace Kodai Senga against a Boston lineup that’s been stumbling, expect New York to take Game 1. Look for the Mets to capitalize on Boston’s recent struggles, with Senga keeping the Sox’s bats at bay.
Score Prediction: Mets 5, Red Sox 2
Best Bet: NY Mets RL -1.5 (+120)
Total: Under 9.0 (-110)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
