The New York Mets (2-5) travel to face off against the Cincinnati Reds (4-3) on Saturday, April 6th. This game will be played at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati and televised on SNY. The Mets are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Reds are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Reds. First pitch is set for 4:10 ET.

Mets vs Reds

The Mets and Reds played a close game in the previous matchup of this series, with the Mets pulling out a 3-2 win on the road. Heading into the game, the Mets were the slight underdogs at +113 on the money line.

Both the Mets and Reds finished with seven hits, but the Mets were able to make their four hits count. Jeff McNeil hit a home run, and Brett Baty also went deep for the Mets. On the other side, the Reds hit one home run, which came from Spencer Steer.

Drew Smith got the win out of the bullpen for the Mets, while Edwin Díaz picked up the save. Jose Quintana got the start for the Mets and gave up just one earned run, but he took a no-decision. Hunter Greene also had a strong start for the Reds, going six innings and giving up just one run.

Luis Severino Gets The Start For The Mets

Luis Severino is on the road today against the Cincinnati Reds. He started his season with a loss at home against the Brewers, but he did strike out 6 batters in 5 innings. Severino gave up 11 hits and 3 earned runs in that outing.

Mets Offense Breakdown

For the Mets, Jeff McNeil has the highest total hits projection on the team, with his odds ranking 18th in the league today. DJ Stewart has the 2nd best home run odds on the team and 10th best in the league. Pete Alonso is the favorite to hit a home run for the Mets, with his odds ranking 7th in the league. Brandon Nimmo has the 2nd best total hits projection on the team and his home run odds are 15th in the league today.

Nick Martinez Gets The Start For The Reds

Nick Martinez gets the start for the Reds at home against the Mets. In his first start of the season, he went 5 innings and gave up 3 earned runs on 6 hits. He did strike out 3 batters, but also gave up a home run.

Reds Offense Breakdown

For the Reds, we have Christian Encarnacion-Strand as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits, as his projection is 19th best in the league today. His home run projection is also the best on the team and 8th best in the league. Jonathan India has the 2nd best home run projection for the Reds and 11th best in the league. Jeimer Candelario’s home run projection is 11th best in the league today.

 

Mets vs Reds Prediction

 

Our prediction for this Mets vs. Reds matchup is to take the Reds on the money line, with the payout being -121. We have the Reds winning this one by a score of 6-4, and with the payout being better than even money, this is the route we recommend going.

Looking at some potential player props, Luis Severino is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which is the eighth-best among today’s starters. As for Nick Martinez, he is projected to finish with four K’s, which is the fifth-worst among today’s starters.

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