New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cincinnati Reds will look to extend their winning streak as they face the struggling New York Mets in the second game of their series at Great American Ball Park on
Game outlook
The Cincinnati Reds will look to extend their winning streak as they face the struggling New York Mets in the second game of their series at Great American Ball Park on Saturday afternoon. Nick Martinez will take the mound for the Reds, while Luis Severino will pitch for the Mets. Despite recent struggles, the Mets have had success against the Reds in the past. The Reds are favored to win, with no movement in the betting line. Please note that this preview was written before Friday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mets +110 | Reds -123
Spread: Mets +1.5 (-180) | Reds -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 55%.
New York Mets
The New York Mets started the season with a five-game losing streak but were able to secure their first win in their last game. They will look to continue their momentum with another win on Saturday. Currently, the Mets are struggling offensively with a .173 batting average, ranking them 30th in the league, while their pitching has been solid, giving up 2.50 runs per game. Francisco Alvarez leads the team with a .400 batting average and four RBI, while Pete Alonso has hit two home runs. In their last game, pitcher Severino struggled, giving up 11 hits and six runs in five innings. The Mets will need a stronger performance from him to secure a win in their upcoming game. Overall, the Mets have a power ranking of 18, ranking them 30th in offense (scoring an average of 2.00 runs per game), 19th in defense (allowing an average of 4.75 runs per game), and are currently 1-5 this season.