The Cincinnati Reds(4-2) battle the New York Mets(1-5) in game one of a three-game series.
The Reds are coming off a 4-1 win over the Phillies on Wednesday. Frankie Montas lasted 5.2 innings, allowing five hits and one earned run while striking out five batters. Christian Encarcion-Strand went 1 for 4 in the game, driving in two runs.
The Mets got their first win of the season by beating the Tigers 2-1 yesterday. Jose Butto pitched 6.0 innings, giving up three hits and one earned run while striking out six batters. Pete Alonso blasted a home run and finished 1 for 4 at the plate. Brett Baty was 0 for 3, scoring a run.
Can the Cincinnati Reds continue racking up wins, or will the New York Mets come out swinging and make it two wins in a row?
Reds vs. Mets Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| New York Mets |
+1.5 -192 |
O9 -105 |
+105 |
| Cincinnati Reds |
-1.5 +160 |
U9 -115 |
-125 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Reds vs. Mets Game Details
- Fixture: New York Mets @ Cincinnati Reds
- Date and Time: April 5, 2024, @ 6:40 pm EST
- Location: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Weather: Partly Cloudy and 47 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Cincinnati Reds | vs. | New York Mets |
| 4-2 | Record | 1-5 |
| 5.67 | Runs/G | 2.17 |
| .265 | BA | .173 |
| .790 | OPS | .538 |
| 7 | HR | 5 |
| 11 | SB | 2 |
| 4.00 | ERA | 2.37 |
| 1.28 | WHIP | 1.26 |
| 9.3 | K/G | 9.3 |
| 2 | Quality Starts | 2 |
| 4 | Errors | 5 |
Key Stats
Cincinnati Reds
Hunter Greene will take the bump for the Reds in today’s game. Greene has started the season 0-0 with a 3.86 ERA and struck out seven batters. Spencer Steer leads the team with a .370 batting average, ten hits, and an OBP of .480. Nick Martini has smacked a team-high two home runs and recorded nine RBIs.
New York Mets
The Mets are expected to start Jose Quintana for today’s game. Quintana has started the season 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA and four strikeouts. Francisco Alvarez leads the team with a .400 batting average, four RBIs, an OBP of .429, and eight hits. Pete Alonso has hit a team-high two home runs.
Game Prediction
The Mets finally got their first win of the season, but their second win will have to wait. Cincinnati has been playing solid ball so far, and they have the better team. The one thing that worries me in this one is New York’s stellar pitching. The Reds will have a rough day at the plate, but with the Mets’ offense being non-existent, Greene will give them a fighting chance. Roll with Cincinnati to get the job done in this one.
Final Pick
Cincinnati Reds ML (-125)
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