Mets vs Reds Prediction 6/16/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Mets vs Reds prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, June 16th at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

New York Mets Betting Preview

The New York Mets are 32-40 this season after they lost game one by a score of 12-0 on Monday night. New York fell behind early in the game and never had a chance in the shutout loss. The Mets recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Bichette, who went 3-5. Myers allowed four hits and seven earned runs over 1.1 innings for the loss, while Peterson allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, New York won two out of three against the Braves, but lost two out of three against the Cardinals before that. 

This season, New York has a 3.96 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .231 opponent batting average, while they have scored 288 runs with a .229 batting average and a .295 on base percentage. Juan Soto has led the Mets with 15 home runs and 34 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added eight home runs and 40 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Kodai Senga, who is 0-4 with a 9.00 ERA and a 1.95 WHIP over 20.0 innings pitched this season. 

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are 34-37 this year after they won game one by a score of 12-0 last night. Cincinnati scored nine runs in the first two innings and added three more in the eighth for the lopsided win. The Reds recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Suarez, who went 2-4 with two home runs and six RBIs. Burns allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while Petty pitched 2.1 innings in relief. Prior to this series, Cincinnati lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks and two out of three against the Padres. 

This season, Cincinnati has a 4.61 ERA with a 1.46 WHIP and a .249 opponent batting average, while they have scored 305 runs with a .229 batting average and a .313 on base percentage. Elly De La Cruz has led the Reds with 12 home runs and 37 RBIs, while Sal Stewart has added 13 home runs and 43 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Brady Singer, who is 2-6 with a 5.61 ERA and a 1.64 WHIP over 61.0 innings pitched this year. 

Mets vs Reds Prediction 

Cincinnati was able to get the blowout win on Monday to start this series, but they have lost three of their last five games. The Reds are 18-18 at home this year, while the Mets are 14-22 on the road. New York has won three of their last five games and they have scored at least five runs in all three of those wins. The Mets are starting Senga, who was awful before going on the IL, while Singer has allowed 2, 1, 3, 5, and 3 earned runs in his last five outings. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 9.5