Reds vs. Mets: Betting Preview for Sept. 8

Published 1:24 am Sunday, September 8, 2024

Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets (78-64) will be eyeing a series sweep when they take on the Cincinnati Reds (68-75) at Citi Field on Sunday, Sept. 8. First pitch is set for 1:40 p.m. ET.

The Mets (-200), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Reds (+165) Bookmakers have set the total for this matchup at 8 runs.

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Reds vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, September 8, 2024
  • Time: 1:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Venue: Citi Field
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Mets -200
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +165
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds’ Julian Aguiar (1-0) will make his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed two hits in 2 2/3 innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Monday.
  • He has one quality starts in four chances this season.
  • Aguiar has made one start of five or more innings in four chances this season, and averages 4.1 frames when he pitches.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds rank 13th in Major League Baseball with 164 home runs.
  • Cincinnati is 16th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .397 this season.
  • The Reds rank 25th in MLB with a .233 team batting average.
  • Cincinnati ranks 15th in the majors with 638 total runs scored this season.
  • The Reds have an on-base percentage of .306 this season, which ranks 20th in the league.
  • The Reds rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.
  • Cincinnati has the 16th-ranked ERA (4.14) in the majors this season.
  • Cincinnati averages the 11th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.7) in the majors this season.
  • The Reds rank 15th in MLB with a combined 1.258 WHIP this season.

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