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Cincinnati (52-47) at NY Mets (55-44)
- When: Jul 20 2025, 1:40 PM
- Where: Citi Field, Flushing, Queens
- Where to watch: FDSOH
Reds vs. Mets – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: NY Mets -147
Spread: NY Mets -1.5 (+140)
Total: 8.0
Cincinnati Reds Preview
The Reds are riding high after a 5-2 win on Saturday, marking their fourth consecutive victory and improving to 52-47, their first time five games over .500 since 2023. Jake Fraley’s three-hit, two-RBI performance sparked an offense that continues to come through in key situations.
Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.07 ERA) takes the ball for Cincinnati. The lefty has been sensational this season, coming off a dominant outing where he allowed just one run over 7 2/3 innings against Miami. Abbott also pitched a perfect inning in Tuesday’s All-Star Game, showing his current form is sharp. While he’s struggled a bit against the Mets (0-1, 4.15 ERA in two career starts), his recent consistency suggests he’s capable of limiting New York’s slumping lineup.
New York Mets Preview
The Mets are in a freefall, dropping to 10-20 since June 12 after holding the league’s best record at 45-24. Their once-potent offense has gone cold, managing just three runs or fewer in 16 of their last 30 games. In Saturday’s loss, the Mets stranded 11 runners and went 1-for-10 with men in scoring position.
David Peterson (6-4, 3.06 ERA) will try to stop the skid. Peterson pitched seven innings of one-run ball in his last start, but his track record against Cincinnati isn’t promising (0-1, 6.39 ERA in three career starts). The pressure is mounting on the top of the lineup, Brandon Nimmo, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Pete Alonso, who went a combined 2-for-18 with eight strikeouts in Game 2.
Prediction
The Reds’ momentum, combined with Abbott’s recent dominance, gives them a clear edge. The Mets’ offensive woes are too glaring to ignore, especially against a confident Cincinnati pitching staff.
Score Prediction: Reds 4, Mets 3
Pick: Cincinnati (+128)
Total: Under 8.0 (-105)
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