New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The New York Mets are looking to secure their first road win of the season as they face the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of a three-game series. Both teams are coming
Game outlook
The New York Mets are looking to secure their first road win of the season as they face the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of a three-game series. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with the Mets defeating Detroit and the Reds beating Philadelphia. Jose Quintana will take the mound for the Mets, while Hunter Greene will pitch for the Reds. Historically, the Mets have had success against the Reds, winning 6 out of their last 10 matchups. Cincinnati is the favorite to win, with an opening line of -125. The game will take place at Great American Ball Park, with a 6:40 PM ET start time.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +111 | Reds -125
Spread: Mets +1 (-143) | Reds -1 (+117)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 56%.
New York Mets
The Mets ended their five-game losing streak with a victory over the Tigers, securing their first win of the season. They are aiming to continue their success by defeating the Reds, in hopes of achieving their first winning streak and road win of the season. The team's offense has struggled, ranking 28th in batting average, 29th in on-base percentage, and 28th in slugging percentage. Francisco Alvarez has been a standout player, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. On the pitching side, the Mets have performed well, giving up an average of 3.25 runs per game. Quintana will be looking to bounce back from his last start and deliver a strong performance to help the team secure a win. Currently ranked 18th in power rankings, the Mets are ranked 30th in offense, 19th in defense, and have yet to secure a win this season.