The Boston Red Sox are set to square off against the New York Mets on the evening of September 3, 2024, at Citi Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM under clear skies. This matchup features a pitching duel between Boston’s Kutter Crawford, who carries an ERA of 4.123, and New York’s David Peterson, holding a more formidable 2.827 ERA.
Boston currently occupies the 7th spot in the 2024 AL East Division standings, boasting a record of 70-68 and a winning percentage of .507. They exhibit an even divisional record of 18-18 and are seeking rebound from a three-game losing streak, illustrating a modest three wins in their last ten games. When it comes to away games, the Red Sox have claimed 39 victories against 30 losses. Although they have a more impressive record in night games, accumulating 45 wins compared to 25 in day matches, the team’s overall run tally stands at 659 scored and 654 conceded.
Meanwhile, the Mets find themselves in a similar standing in the NL East, placed 7th with a 74-64 record, translating to a .536 winning percentage. The team enjoys a slightly better division performance with 22 wins to 17 losses. They are riding a wave of momentum with a current five-game winning streak and seven victories in their last ten outings. The Mets have split their home record at 36-33 and slightly better figures on the road with 38-31. Their offense has produced 655 runs, slightly shy of the runs conceded at 611.
As for the betting odds, the Mets are favored with a PointSpread of -1.5. The Over/Under for the game has been set at 8.0. For those looking to bet on the MoneyLine, the odds are -127 for the Mets at home and +107 for the visiting Red Sox. These odds suggest a closely contested game with a slight edge to the Mets, especially considering their current form and home-field advantage.