New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds 5/10/23 – On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds will attempt to defeat the New York Mets at Great American Ball Park. Hunter Greene of the Reds and Justin Verlander of the Mets will start for their respective teams. Baseball betting lines expect the New York Mets to beat the Reds in this game.
New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds
Date & Time: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
Location: Great American Ball Park Cincinnati, OH
TV: Bally Sports Ohio
New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Odds
Mets
Moneyline: -161
Spread: -1.5 (+102)
Total: 9 over (-105)
Reds
Moneyline: +148
Spread: +1.5 (-122)
Total: 9 under (-115)
New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Analysis
New York Mets boasts a slugging percentage of 0.383 and have been called out 269 times, taking walks on 133 occasions. They have amassed 144 RBI’s this season on 270 hits for an overall average batting percentage of 0.236. The Mets have recorded 54 doubles as an offense and hit 36 balls out of the park this season. They have amassed 150 runs with an OBP of 0.324. As a team, the New York Mets are scoring an average of 4.3 runs per game that ranked 20th among MLB.
The Mets have converted 71.3% of baseballs played into outs during 2,718 innings on the field, ranking fourth overall in baseball. At this point in the season, the New York Mets have amassed 906 putouts. Additionally, 287 assists have been recorded and 12 errors committed. Their fielding percentage stands at 0.990 and they rank 6th in MLB with 31 double plays.
Justin Verlander will return to pitch for the Mets today as he makes his second start since suffering a major strain at the start of the year. He currently stands with a 0-1 record and 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, one walk and five strikeouts this season. Verlander suffered his first loss of the season during his debut against the Tigers on Thursday. He pitched five innings in which he allowed two runs on five hits with no walks and five strikeouts for a score of 2-0.
Cincinnati Reds baseballers have achieved an on-base percentage of 0.321 this season and a batting average of 0.245. They have been called out on strikes a total of 307 times and accounted for 277 hits. Cincinnati has hit 27 homers this year and earned 137 RBIs. The Reds possess an average slugging percentage of 0.370 and they score 4.24 runs in each contest. They have scored 49 doubles while getting on base 112 times and scoring 144 runs.
Reds have posted an impressive defensive efficiency rate of 64.5% through 2,667 innings played this year. The Cincinnati Reds have accumulated 27 double plays and boast a fielding percentage of 0.987. The Reds have amassed 264 assists, 15 errors and 889 putouts this season.
Hunter Greene will make his eighth start for the Reds this season in search of his inaugural win of the year. He currently boasts a 3.74 ERA, 1.426 WHIP, 12 walks and 47 strikeouts in 33.2 innings pitched this season. Greene suffered his second loss this season on Friday at home against the White Sox. He pitched 5.2 innings, giving up five runs on seven hits with only one walk and seven strikeouts in a game the Reds lost 5-4.
New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Against the Spread
NY Mets are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games. NY Mets are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Cincinnati. NY Mets are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road. NY Mets are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games against an opponent in the National League. The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Mets’ last 8 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 7 games at home. Cincinnati are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games against an opponent in the National League. The total has gone OVER in 8 of Cincinnati’s last 9 games against an opponent in the National League East Division division. Cincinnati are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games played on a Wednesday.
New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Free Pick
Greene has suffered from several disappointing outings where he has allowed big innings despite cutting down on long balls, leaving Cincinnati open to sudden collapse like they saw against White Sox Sunday with 11 runs scored in just two innings by them. Verlander performed decently but suffered defeat against Tigers as well; giving up two solo homers against Tigers. However, according to baseball betting forums, the New York Mets will take advantage of Reds pitching struggles to claim the victory.
Free Pick: New York Mets -1.5 (+102)
