It would be hard to find a more disappointing team with the baseball betting odds than the New York Mets. Cause by the Mets has one of the largest payrolls in baseball with nothing to show for it. Last year, the Mets backed up the truck to win the World Series. Instead, New York flopped out of the gate and was done by midseason. Gamblers are slow to forgive or forget such failure. New York is no longer getting the love of the betting masses. On Friday night the Cincinnati Reds host the Mets on Apple.
New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, April 5, 2024, 6:40 p.m. ET. |
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| Location: | Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH |
| TV Coverage: | Apple |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Mets | +1½ ( -190 ) | 9 ( -110 ) | +110 |  |
| Reds | -1½ ( +160 ) | 9 ( -110 ) | -120 | |
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Mets at Reds SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, New York is -200 against the moneyline and -200 against the runline. New York is trending 1-1 the total online betting this season. By contrast, this season, Cincinnati is -32 against the money line and +38 against the run line. Cincinnati is trending 2-0 over the total this season.
New York Mets Team Overview
Overall, the Mets are 0-2 straight up and 1-1 over/under the total. New York is 3rd in the National League East Division standings. New York is two games behind the Atlanta Braves in the National League East Division race. Late on, the Mets have covered 0 out of their last two games. The Mets have gone over the total in the previous matchup. New York ranks 19th for run production and 19th for earned run average.
Luis Severino is the probable starter for New York. So far, the right-hander is 0-1 with a 10.80 earned run average and 2.40 WHIP. New York lost his last start. Overall, New York ranks 8th for bullpen earned run average. Pete Alonso leads the Mets with one run, 0 doubles, one home run, and one run batted in.
Cincinnati Reds Team Overview
Overall, the Cincinnati Reds are 1-1 straight up and 2-0 over/under the total. Cincinnati is 3rd in the National League Central Division standings. Cincinnati is 1.5 games behind the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League Central Division race. Late on, the Reds have covered one out of their last two games. The Reds have gone over the total in two of their previous two matchups. Cincinnati ranks 8th for run production and 15th for earned run average.
Hunter Greene is the probable starter for Cincinnati. So far, the right-hander is 0-0 with a 3.86 earned run average and 1.93 WHIP. Cincinnati lost his last. Overall, Cincinnati ranks 26th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Alex Diaz is 0-0 with an 81.00 ERA and 0 saves in one opportunity. Nick Martini leads the Reds with two runs, one double, two home runs, and seven runs batted in.
Mets at Reds SBG Free Pick
Overall, the Mets beat the MLB odds in six of their last ten games with the Reds. Only three of the last nine meetings between New York and Cincinnati went over the total. Specifically at Cincinnati, The Reds lost six of their last ten games against the Mets. Five of the last eight games in this series at Cincy went under the total. In an even matchup, the Mets offer more value by getting the road team discount price.
Mets at Reds SBG Best Bet: New York Mets.