In this article, we will formulate a Mets vs Reds betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Friday, April 5th at the Great American Ballpark. We will take a look at:
-The New York Mets recent form and recent player performance
-The Cincinnati Reds recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Mets and Reds.
Mets Split Doubleheader
The Mets faced off against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and they split the doubleheader. On Thursday, in the second game, the Mets only scored two runs, but that was enough for the victory. Jose Butto went six innings, giving up only three hits and one run. The Mets are averaging 2.17 runs, while their defense is giving up 4.33 runs per game. The offense hasn’t been good enough, and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. Getting the start for the Mets will be Jose Quintana, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.86.
Reds Coming Off Series Victory
The Reds faced off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the last series, and they were able to win two of the three games. In the last game, it was good pitching and the Reds were able to secure the 4-1 victory. The Reds are averaging 5.67 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.5 runs per game. The offense is ranked 10th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 18th. Getting the start for the Reds will be Hunter Greene, who comes into this game with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 3.86.
Cincinnati Reds Team Facts
- The Reds have lost each of their last six home games against the Mets following a win.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against the Mets following a win.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Reds’ last five home games against NL East opponents.
- The Reds have won the first inning in each of their last three games against the Mets at Great American Ball Park.
- The Reds have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games at Great American Ball Park against NL East opponents.
New York Mets Team Facts
- The Mets have won each of their last six road openers as underdogs.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Mets’ last eight games.
- The Mets have lost the first inning in each of their last three games at Great American Ball Park.
- The Mets have led after 7 innings in each of their last six road openers as underdogs.
- The Mets have led after 5 innings in each of their last six road openers.
Mets vs Reds Betting Prediction
The Mets might be coming off a victory, but they aren’t going to win their second in a row here. Greene sits with an ERA of 3.86, and he’s going to step up in a big way here. The Reds’ offense has been strong and is averaging 5.67 runs per game. The Reds will get to Quintana early and often here, and that is going to be the difference, as the Reds are going to get the job done. Back the Reds on the money line.