The visiting New York Mets hope for a solid performance on Wednesday as they look to pick up a win at Great American Ball Park against the Cincinnati Reds.
The Cincinnati Reds will rely on Homer Bailey to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Rafael Montero will be his counterpart for the New York Mets. Homer Bailey is 4-6 this season, and Rafael Montero is 2-9.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The New York Mets were listed as 130 underdogs on the MLB baseball moneyline at many online sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. The total was set at 10 before betting started earlier on Wednesday over at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.9-4.9 victory for the Reds. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Reds bring a 56-76 record to the battle against the 57-74 Mets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs New York injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Cincinnati Reds at No. 15 and the New York Mets at No. 17 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cincinnati Reds No. 11 ranked offense (4.82 runs per game) against a New York Mets defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 27 at 5.17 runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have been averaging 8.73 hits per game, more than the New York Mets have managed so far this season (8.47 hits on average).
New York brings the No. 27-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Reds's No. 30-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York got the wrong end of the stick in their last game on Tuesday, suffering a 14-4 humiliation against Cincinnati.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Cincinnati, Thursday, August 31st