Red Sox vs. Mets MLB Game Preview Sept. 4: Odds, Lineups & Stats

Written By Editorial Team on September 4, 2024
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The Boston Red Sox will face the New York Mets on Wednesday, Sep 4, at 5:10 p.m. The game will take place at Citi Field in New York and will air on SNY. Boston enters with a money line of -108 while New York is at -110.

Red Sox vs. Mets Pregame Odds for Sept. 4

Today’s MLB game between the Red Sox and Mets offers various betting opportunities. The Mets are slightly favored at DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and BetMGM with moneyline odds around -105 to -112. The over/under for this game is consistent at 8.0 runs across all Massachusetts sportsbooks, providing another betting angle for MLB fans. Below are the detailed odds from each sportsbook:

  • DraftKings: Mets -112, Red Sox -108, over/under 8.0
  • FanDuel: Mets -106, Red Sox -110, over/under 8.0
  • Caesars: Mets -110, Red Sox -110, over/under 8.0
  • BetMGM: Mets -105, Red Sox -115, over/under 8.0

MLB odds are subject to change for Red Sox vs. Mets

Red Sox vs. Mets projected starting lineups today

Red Sox starting lineup

  1. CF Jarren Duran (L)
  2. RF Wilyer Abreu (L)
  3. 1B Triston Casas (L)
  4. 3B Rafael Devers (L)
  5. LF Tyler O’Neill (R)
  6. DH Masataka Yoshida (L)
  7. C Connor Wong (R)
  8. 2B Romy Gonzalez (R)
  9. SS Ceddanne Rafaela (R)

Mets starting lineup

  1. SS Francisco Lindor (S)
  2. 3B Mark Vientos (R)
  3. LF Brandon Nimmo (L)
  4. 1B Pete Alonso (R)
  5. RF Jesse Winker (L)
  6. DH DJ Stewart (L)
  7. C Francisco Alvarez (R)
  8. 2B Jeff McNeil (L)
  9. CF Harrison Bader (R)

Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io

Red Sox vs. Mets probable starters for Wednesday

StartersW-LERAWHIPK%BB%
(BOS) Tanner Houck (R)8-93.121.1720.46.6
(NYM) Tylor Megill (R)3-54.821.4025.39.5

Red Sox vs. Mets Injuries for Wednesday

Red Sox: Luis García (RP) – Elbow inflammation, 15-day IL; James Paxton (SP) – Right calf strain, 60-day IL; Liam Hendriks (RP) – Tommy John surgery, 60-day IL; Trevor Story (SS) – Torn labrum, 60-day IL; Lucas Giolito (SP) – Partially torn UCL, 60-day IL.

Mets: J.D. Martinez (DH) – Paternity list; Brooks Raley (RP) – Tommy John surgery, 60-day IL; Paul Blackburn (SP) – Right-hand contusion, 15-day IL; Sean Reid-Foley (SP) – Right shoulder impingement, 15-day IL; Drew Smith (RP) – Right elbow sprain, 60-day IL.

Team standings and stats for today’s game

Boston Red Sox team stats

The Boston Red Sox have a record of 70-69 this season. They are 3-7 in their last ten games and currently on a four-game losing streak. Offensively, they average 4.8 runs per game. Their season stats include:

  • Runs per game: 4.8
  • Team average: .256
  • Team home runs: 172
  • Team stolen bases: 124
  • Team ERA: 4.17
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 1175

New York Mets team stats

The New York Mets hold a record of 75-64 this season. They are 8-2 in their last ten games and on a six-game winning streak. Offensively, they average 4.8 runs per game. Their season stats include:

  • Runs per game: 4.8
  • Team average: .249
  • Team home runs: 178
  • Team stolen bases: 91
  • Team ERA: 4.03
  • Team pitching strikeouts: 1231

Player Stats for Red Sox vs. Mets on Sept. 4

The Red Sox and Mets feature notable players that could impact tonight’s game. Jarren Duran and Francisco Lindor are key players to watch, with Duran leading the Red Sox in batting average and Lindor leading the Mets in runs. Recent news highlights David Peterson’s strong pitching performance and Trevor Story’s rehab game for the Red Sox, which could influence betting odds.

Red Sox Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game

For the Red Sox, Jarren Duran and Rafael Devers are crucial players. Duran leads in batting average and runs, while Devers tops home runs and RBIs. Their performance could be pivotal for MLB bettors.

  • AVG Leader: Jarren Duran .294
  • HR Leader: Rafael Devers 28
  • RBI Leader: Rafael Devers 80
  • Runs Leader: Jarren Duran 97
  • SB Leader: David Hamilton 33

Mets Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game

Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso are key for the Mets. Lindor leads in batting average, runs, and stolen bases, while Alonso is the home run leader. Their stats are significant for those interested in MLB betting.

  • AVG Leader: Francisco Lindor .273
  • HR Leader: Pete Alonso 31
  • RBI Leader: Francisco Lindor 84
  • Runs Leader: Francisco Lindor 97
  • SB Leader: Francisco Lindor 26
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