Sports handicapper "Stitches" has released his betting picks for Friday's Major League Baseball games, favoring the New York Mets and the Boston Red Sox in their respective matchups against the San Francisco Giants and the Baltimore Orioles.
Mets vs. Giants
Stitches is backing the Mets at -190 odds, recommending a $50 bet. The handicapper noted that Mets pitcher Nolan McLean has not allowed a run in his last 13 innings pitched. The Giants' starting pitcher, Matt Wilkinson, is reportedly 0-2 after three starts in his rookie season.
Red Sox vs. Orioles
For the Red Sox game, Stitches suggests betting $100 on the Red Sox at -120 odds. The handicapper highlighted that the Red Sox are scheduled to pitch Ranger Suarez against the Baltimore Orioles. Suarez had previously allowed six runs to the Yankees but had given up only two runs over his previous 10 road innings. The Orioles' pitcher, Shane Baz, recently ended a five-game losing streak for his team by defeating the Oakland Athletics.
The handicapper's record indicates a history of mixed success, having finished in the black twice since 2019 and winning the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year. He also referenced a recent game where Luis Castillo gave up six runs in three innings in a White Sox loss to the Astros.