The Cincinnati Reds (44-64) and New York Mets (71-39) meet for the 2nd game of a 3-game series at Citi Field Tuesday. First pitch is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Mets odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Mets lead 3-1
The Reds lost Monday’s series opener 5-1 which continued a stretch of shaky offensive performances on the road. Cincinnati has averaged just 2.67 runs per game over its last 9 road games while batting .209/.293/.296 (.590 OPS).
The Mets have won 4 straight games and are 13-2 over their last 15. New York has cranked out an .884 OPS along that 15-game span.
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Reds at Mets projected starters
LHP Mike Minor vs. RHP Carlos Carrasco
Minor (1-8, 6.19 ERA) is tabbed for his 12th start of the season. He has a 1.57 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 56 2/3 IP.
- Has allowed 10 earned runs on 17 hits and 10 walks across 14 2/3 innings since the All-Star break. Four of the 17 hits have been of the “un-fieldable-over-the-wall” variety.
- Has struggled mightily in his second (1.125 OPS allowed) and third time around the order (1.193).
Carrasco (12-4, 3.82 ERA) has logged a 1.28 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.7 K/9 through 117 2/3 IP over 21 starts.
- Owns a 3.41 ERA across 68 2/3 IP at Citi Field in 2022.
- Facing a Reds offense that has been more dangerous against left-handers (.715 OPS) than right-handers (.675).
Reds at Mets odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:49 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Reds +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Mets -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +2.5 (-120) | Mets -2.5 (+100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: -105)
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Reds at Mets picks and predictions
Prediction
Mets 5, Reds 3
Money line
PASS on the juiced-up offering here.
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Run line/Against the spread
Can’t get to any value on either side here. The Reds would be a plus-2.5 lean with any hidden pitching leverage here. However, the streaking Mets against scuffling Minor offers no room to operate. PASS.
Over/Under
Both offenses are too far out over their skis with batting numbers a bit too bloated when compared to support indicators.
TAKE THE UNDER 8.5 (-105).
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