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A series opener between the Cincinnati Reds (14-20) and New York Mets (17-18) is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET, at Great American Ball Park. On the mound for the Mets will be Max Scherzer (2-2), matched up against the Reds’ Luke Weaver (0-2).
Despite playing away from their home ballpark, the Mets are favored to win (-196) over the Reds (+167). The total in this contest is set at 10.
Mets vs. Reds Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-196)
Total
10 Runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Reds
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Stadium: Great American Ball Park
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Brooks Raley | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Elieser Hernandez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Edwin Díaz | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Omar Narváez | 60-Day Injured List | Calf |
| José Quintana | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Sam Coonrod | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Stephen Ridings | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Reds Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Fernando Cruz | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Connor Overton | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Vladimir Gutierrez | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Justin Dunn | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Tejay Antone | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Tony Santillan | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Graham Ashcraft | Day-to-day | Leg |
| Reiver Sanmartin | Day-to-day | Elbow |
| Jake Fraley | Day-to-day | Back |
Last Time Out: Mets and Reds
The Mets lost 13-6 to the Rockies Tuesday, with Jimmy Yacabonis (1/3 of an inning, giving up five earned runs on three hits) on the line for the loss. Jeff McNeil went 3-for-5 with two RBI to lead the Mets offensively in the defeat.
The Reds lost to the White Sox Tuesday, with Graham Ashcraft getting the loss while pitching 1 2/3 innings, giving up eight earned runs on six hits while striking out three. Spencer Steer went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and an RBI to pace the Reds’ offense.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Mets have won 13 out of the 26 games, or 50%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, New York has won three of its nine games, or 33.3%, when favored by at least -196 on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Mets, based on the moneyline, is 66.2%. New York and its opponents have hit the over in 16 of their 36 games with a total this season. The Mets are 15-21-0 ATS in their 36 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 35 | .235 (124) | .318 (115) | .508 (37) | 7.4% (4) | 23.6% (112) | 10.1% (74) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 35 | .310 (16) | .407 (10) | .460 (63) | 2% (129) | 18% (53) | 12.7% (32) |
| Francisco Lindor | 35 | .217 (148) | .320 (111) | .426 (80) | 3.3% (77) | 25.3% (124) | 10% (77) |
| Jeff McNeil | 35 | .289 (39) | .394 (17) | .405 (97) | 1.4% (144) | 7.7% (2) | 11.3% (57) |
| Mark Canha | 33 | .222 (138) | .304 (133) | .370 (121) | 2.4% (109) | 18.4% (60) | 9.6% (85) |
Reds Betting Records and Team Stats
The Reds have been underdogs in 23 games this season and have come away with the win eight times (34.8%) in those contests. This season, Cincinnati has been victorious one time in eight chances when named as an underdog of at least +167 or worse on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Reds have a 37.5% chance of pulling out a win. Cincinnati and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 18 of their 34 opportunities. The Reds have posted a record of 20-14-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | 34 | .306 (21) | .397 (16) | .460 (63) | 2.1% (123) | 14.4% (24) | 11.6% (52) |
| TJ Friedl | 34 | .319 (10) | .366 (47) | .478 (51) | 2.4% (109) | 20.3% (79) | 5.7% (152) |
| Spencer Steer | 34 | .256 (82) | .323 (107) | .436 (74) | 3.1% (81) | 23.1% (107) | 7.7% (116) |
| Jake Fraley | 33 | .239 (-) | .352 (-) | .352 (-) | 1.9% (-) | 20.2% (-) | 14.4% (-) |
| Nick Senzel | 23 | .260 (-) | .329 (-) | .403 (-) | 3.5% (-) | 16.5% (-) | 8.2% (-) |
Mets vs. Reds Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Reds to win (+167 on the moneyline), while we project the scoring will go over the total (10 runs).