The Boston Red Sox carry a six-game road winning streak into Citi Field on Friday night, and the betting market has noticed. Boston hands the ball to Sonny Gray, owner of one of the best records in baseball, while the New York Mets counter with strikeout arm Nolan McLean. The Mets sit as short home favorites. Still, the price has drifted toward Boston since the line opened. Our lead play backs the road side at a plus-money number, with a second angle on the run environment below.
Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2026
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Citi Field, Flushing, NY |
| When | Friday, July 10 — 7:15 PM ET |
| TV | Apple TV+ (Friday Night Baseball) |
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets Game Preview
The pitching matchup sets the tone here. Gray brings a 10-1 record with a 2.61 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP and 82 strikeouts across 89.2 innings. He has walked just 23 hitters and holds opponents to a .229 average. McLean answers with a different profile. The Mets right-hander is 6-5 with a 3.73 ERA, yet he has punched out 118 batters in 101.1 innings and limited hitters to a .205 average. His 37 walks point to the one soft spot in his line.
Recent form favors the visitors. Boston is 8-2 over its last 10 games with a 3.16 staff ERA in that stretch, and the club has outscored opponents by 14 runs. That surge is the backdrop to our recent Red Sox coverage as well. New York has gone 5-5 in its last 10 with a bloated 6.00 ERA, and the Mets were outscored by 11 in those games. The records still tell a story of two teams under .500. Boston sits 43-48 and fourth in the AL East, while New York is 40-54 and fifth in the NL East. The gap in momentum, though, is real.
Lineups shape the rest of the read. The Mets lean on Juan Soto, who owns a .295 average with a .410 on-base mark and a .568 slugging percentage, plus Bo Bichette’s power. However, New York is without Marcus Semien, who landed on the injured list with a hip issue, and Mark Vientos is day-to-day. Boston counters with Willson Contreras and his .542 slugging, along with Ceddanne Rafaela. The Mets bullpen has been thinned by injuries, a factor that matters late in a close game. Boston, for its part, is missing a chunk of its own rotation.
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets Odds
| Run Line | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | +1.5 (-195) | +105 | U 7.5 (-105) |
| Mets | -1.5 (+165) | -125 | O 7.5 (-115) |
Odds accurate as of Friday, July 10, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest MLB Odds – Futures – Props
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Red Sox | 57% | 43% | Mets |
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Red Sox vs. Mets Prediction — Can Boston Keep Rolling?
Start with the arms, because that is where this game tilts. Gray has been the steadier starter all year, and he pairs sharp command with a track record of working deep. That keeps a shaky Mets bullpen on the bench longer. Boston’s staff has also been the hotter unit, holding opponents to a 3.16 ERA over the last 10 games. New York’s pitching, by contrast, has leaked runs at a 6.00 clip in the same window. On the mound and in recent form, the road team looks like the more reliable side.
The market tells a matching story. The line opened with New York near -136 and Boston around +114. Since then the number has moved toward the Red Sox, settling at Boston +105 and New York -125. That shift is notable because a slight majority of moneyline tickets sit on the Mets. When the public leans one way and the price moves the other, it often signals sharper money on the quieter side. Here, that quieter side is Boston.
The case against the road dog is fair, though. New York is favored at home for a reason, with Soto anchoring the lineup and McLean capable of piling up swings and misses. Boston has also struggled in tight games, sitting just 7-12 in one-run decisions this season. If this turns into a bullpen game late, that record is a warning. The value still points to the plus-money side, but a close, low-scoring night would put Boston’s coin-flip history to the test.
The Pick: Boston Red Sox Moneyline (+105)
Red Sox vs. Mets Prediction — Is 7.5 Too Low?
The run environment is the second angle worth a look. Both starters miss bats and limit hard contact. Gray holds opponents to a .229 average, while McLean is even stingier at .205. Citi Field also plays to the pitchers, with its deep outfield and history of suppressing offense. When two quality arms meet in a park that favors them, the early innings often stay tight. A total of 7.5 gives some room in that kind of script.
There is a live counter here, and it is worth respecting. New York’s bullpen has been worn thin by injuries, so any early exit could open the door to a crooked number late. Soto and Contreras can also change the math with one swing apiece. McLean’s walk rate adds another wrinkle, since free passes create traffic that can turn into multi-run innings. The lean sides with the pitching and the park, but the Mets relief picture is the reason to keep the position measured.
The Pick: Under 7.5 (-105)
Final Thoughts and Bonus Angle
This game comes down to a few swing points. Watch how deep Gray can work, because every inning he covers keeps Boston’s edge intact and the total in check. Watch the Mets bullpen too. If New York needs it early, the late innings could get loud in a hurry. Soto’s at-bats against Gray are the other pivot, since one big swing can flip both the side and the total in a single frame.
There is no separate third play worth forcing here, and you can compare this card against our latest MLB best bets. The two positions above already lean on the same read: better, deeper starting pitching from the road side. To recap the card, the lead play is Boston on the moneyline at +105, and the supporting angle is the game staying under 7.5 runs. Both rest on Gray outpitching a Mets staff that has struggled to keep runs off the board.
MLB Red Sox vs. Mets Prediction FAQ
What time does the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets game start?
First pitch is set for 7:15 PM ET on Friday, July 10 at Citi Field in Flushing, New York.
What channel is the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets game on?
The game streams on Apple TV+ as part of its Friday Night Baseball schedule.
Who is pitching for the Red Sox against the Mets?
Right-hander Sonny Gray takes the ball for Boston. He enters at 10-1 with a 2.61 ERA, a 1.10 WHIP and 82 strikeouts.
Who is favored in the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Mets game?
The Mets are short home favorites at -125 on the moneyline. The Red Sox are the road underdog at +105, with the total set at 7.5 runs.