Mets vs. Reds Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – May 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on May 11, 2023

Pete Alonso takes a two-game homer streak into the New York Mets’ (18-19) game against the Cincinnati Reds (15-21) at 12:35 PM ET on Thursday, at Great American Ball Park.

The Mets are a favorite (-194) at the Reds (+163). The game’s total is 10.

The insights in what follows are based off odds valid as of May 11, 2023 at 11:19 AM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Mets vs Reds Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Mets -194 +163 10

Mets Betting Insights

  • The Mets have been favorites in 28 games this season and won 14 (50%) of those contests.
  • This season New York has won three of its nine games, or 33.3%, when favored by at least -194 on the moneyline.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Mets, based on the moneyline, is 66%.
  • New York’s games have gone over the total in 17 of its 38 chances.
  • The Mets are 15-23-0 ATS in their 38 games with a spread this season.

Mets Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 3-7
Runs Per Game 3.6
HR 14
ERA 5.65
K/9 8.2

Reds Betting Insights

  • The Reds have won in nine, or 36%, of the 25 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
  • This season, Cincinnati has come away with a win one times in eight chances when named as an underdog of at least +163 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Reds have a 38% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Contests with Cincinnati has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 19 of 36 chances this season.
  • In 36 games with a line this season, the Reds have a mark of 22-14-0 against the spread.

Reds Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 4-6
Runs Per Game 3.4
HR 10
ERA 5.22
K/9 8.6

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Mets Probable Pitcher – Kodai Senga

  • Senga’s team is 4-2-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • The right-hander did not allow a run in six innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
  • Senga has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • Senga’s team has a record of 5-1 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
  • In games Senga has started, his team is 5-1.
  • Games Senga has started this season hit the over two times in six chances.

Mets Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Drew Smith 15 14 19 1.93 7 0
Adam Ottavino 15 14 15 3.21 2 4
Jeurys Familia 14 12.2 9 6.39 1 2
David Robertson 14 15.1 20 0.59 3 6
Jeff Brigham 10 11 14 3.27 1 0

Reds Probable Pitcher – Derek Law

  • Law will start for the Reds, his first of the season.
  • The 32-year-old right-hander has pitched out of the bullpen 17 times this season.
  • Law and his team were underdogs on the moneyline each game he pitched a season ago.

Reds Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Derek Law 17 18 18 3.00 2 1
Buck Farmer 16 18.1 16 2.95 2 0
Alex Young 16 16.1 20 3.31 4 0
Ian Gibaut 16 15.2 16 2.30 4 1
Alexis Diaz 14 12.1 24 2.19 1 7

Mets Hitting Trends

  • The Mets have hit at least two dingers in 10 games this season, and are 6-4 in those contests.
  • New York has gone 4-2 in its six games this season with at least five extra-base hits.
  • The team is 12-7 in the games this season it has totaled at least eight hits.
  • New York is 14-5 in games this season when it scored at least five runs.
  • The Mets have drawn at least five walks in nine games this season, and are 6-3 in those contests.

Reds Hitting Trends

  • They’ve hit two or more homers in five games this season and are 3-2 in those matchups.
  • Cincinnati has gone 2-1 this season when collecting five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • They have a record of 10-12 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
  • Cincinnati has a 12-2 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
  • They have a 5-4 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.

Mets vs. Reds Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Reds (+163)
Over/Under Pick: Under (10)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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