Mets vs Reds Prediction - MLB Picks 5/10/23

Cincinnati Reds (14-20) vs New York Mets (17-18)

Game Info: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:40 pm (Great American Ball Park)

Hunter Greene (0-2) (3.74) vs Justin Verlander (0-1) (3.60)

Betting Odds: Cincinnati Reds +150 / New York Mets -192 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at the Great American Ballpark. On Tuesday it was the Reds that were able to secure the 7-6 victory.

Mets Betting Preview

It has been nothing but a disappointing season for the Mets and they currently sit with a 17-19 record overall. On Tuesday they tried to make the comeback late, but it wasn’t enough as they lost by the run. The Mets are averaging 4.33 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.64 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th but in this game the pitching is going to need to be strong here. On the mound for the Mets is Justin Verlander who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.60. In his last start against the Tigers, he went five innings giving up five hits and two runs.

Reds Betting Preview

The Reds come into this game with a 15-20 record overall and the offense really good scoring seven runs on the way to the victory. The Reds are averaging 4.31 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.31 runs per game. The pitching for this team has really let them down at times. Tk Friedl has hit three home runs and driven in 18 RBIs. On the mound for the Reds will be Hutner Greene who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 3.74. In his last start against the White Sox, he went 5.2 innings giving up seven hits and five runs.

Mets vs Reds Trends

Reds are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a home underdog. Reds are 8-1 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 5 runs or more in their previous game. Mets are 0-6 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing record. Mets are 0-6 in their last 6 road games.

Shane’s Free Pick

I don’t trust Hunter Greene and in his last game he really struggled giving up five runs. The Mets offense was still good on Tuesday and they are going to have no issue in this game scoring. The Mets are going to finish with seven or eight runs, and this will be an easy victory. Back the Mets -1.5.