Reds vs. Mets: Betting Preview for Sept. 6

Published 5:32 am Friday, September 6, 2024

The New York Mets (76-64) will look to Francisco Lindor when they host Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (68-73) at Citi Field on Friday, Sept. 6. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:10 p.m. ET.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Mets (-185) as moneyline favorites versus the Reds (+150). The total for this matchup is 7.5. The odds to exceed the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Reds vs. Mets Game Info

  • Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Queens, New York
  • Venue: Citi Field
  • TV Channel: SNY
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Mets -185
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +150
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds will send Fernando Cruz to the mound for his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday, when he threw two innings against the Milwaukee Brewers without allowing a run.
  • He has finished 44 appearances without allowing an earned run in 63 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds’ 162 home runs rank 13th in Major League Baseball.
  • Cincinnati ranks 14th in the majors with a .400 team slugging percentage.
  • The Reds’ .234 batting average ranks 24th in the league this season.
  • Cincinnati has scored the 15th-most runs in the majors this season with 634 (4.5 per game).
  • The Reds have an on-base percentage of .308 this season, which ranks 19th in the league.
  • The Reds rank 23rd with an average of nine strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 4.14 ERA this season, which ranks 16th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati averages the 11th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.7) in the majors this season.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.260 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.

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