The New York Mets will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Cincinnati Reds invade Citi Field on Thursday.
The New York Mets will turn to Matt Harvey and his 4-4 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Cincinnati Reds send Tyler Mahle (0-1) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the New York Mets in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -117 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9 at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.0-3.8 win for the Mets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
New York (60-79) will face the 61-79 Reds in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Cincinnati injuries news.
This game puts the New York Mets, most recently No. 27 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Cincinnati Reds, who rate a No. 17 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the New York Mets and its No. 17-rated batting order, averaging 4.6 runs per nine innings, against the No. 12 line up of the Cincinnati Reds at 4.8 runs per outing.
Defensively, Cincinnati features the No. 30-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.66 runs per game. New York, meanwhile, comes in at No. 26 at home, scoring 4.19 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Reds hope for a dominant pitching performance similar to their last game when Luis Castillo struck out 10 batters in 7-1 victory on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
The Mets enjoyed a 6-3 victory at the expense of the Phillies on Wednesday, with Robert Gsellman throwing 6 innings of 5-hit ball at Citi Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati at New York, Friday, September 8th