New York Mets (76-64) vs Cincinnati Reds (68-73)
Game Info: Friday, September 6, 2024 at 7:10 pm (Citi Field)
Sean Manaea (11-5) (3.35) vs () ()
Betting Odds: New York Mets -161 / Cincinnati Reds +137 --- Over/Under: 7.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets square off Friday in MLB action from Citi Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Cincinnati Reds did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. Sean Manaea will get the start for the Mets here and is 11-5 with a 3.35 ERA and 154 strikeouts this season. In his career, Manaea is 2-0 with a 1.64 ERA and 12 strikeouts against the Reds.
Cincinnati Reds Recap
The Cincinnati Reds come into this one looking to build on their series sweep of the Houston Astros after knocking the ‘Stros off by a final score of 1-0 in Thursday’s series finale. The win helped the Reds snap a series losing skid that included sets against the Brewers and A’s over the last week and a half.
Reds Trying To Get Back To .500
Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with 141 hits, 22 home runs, and 63 RBIs with 62 stolen bases along with a .263 batting average as well. Spencer Steer has a team-high 86 RBIs with 30 doubles, 19 home runs, and 23 stolen bases while Will Benson also has 19 doubles with 14 stolen bases but also has 143 strikeouts. De La Cruz also has a team-high 181 strikeouts so far this season. Jeimer Candelario also has 23 doubles as well as 20 home runs, 56 RBIs, and 96 hits this season for Cincinnati.
Why the Cincinnati Reds will win
- The Reds have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Mets have lost three of their last four games as favorites against NL Central opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Reds' last 11 games.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as favorites against NL Central opponents following a win.
New York Mets Recap
The New York Mets come into this one looking to keep their momentum going after sweeping the Boston Red Sox with an 8-3 win in Wednesday’s series finale. The win gave the Mets back-to-back series sweeps after taking out the White Sox last weekend.
Mets On Fire In Playoff Chase
Pete Alonso has 31 home runs and 78 RBIs with 29 doubles and Francisco Lindor has 38 doubles of his own with 30 home runs and 84 RBIs along with 26 stolen bases. Brandon Nimmo has 75 RBIs and 137 strikeouts while Lindor has a team-high 157 hits and Harrison Bader has 15 stolen bases as well this season.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Mets have won each of their last seven games.
- The Reds have lost each of their last seven night games against the Mets following a home win.
- The Mets have covered the run line in each of their last seven games.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 12 games against the Mets following a home win.
Reds vs. Mets Prediction
I’m on the Mets here. The Mets just can do no wrong right now as New York keeps on finding ways to win and keeps finding ways to get the job done. Manaea’s been in great form as of late and the Mets have gone to win 11 of Manaea’s last 13 starts and I think they add another to the fold here. Give me the Mets in this one.
Chris’s Pick New York Mets -161
AUTHOR: Chris Ruffolo
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