Reds at Mets
O/U 8.5 · RL Mets -1.5 · Citi Field
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Mets ML -120
- Published odds
- -120
- Result
- Won
- Final score
- 2-4
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The read
We are live from Queens under the warm twilight of Citi Field, where the Cincinnati Reds look to complete a three-game sweep against a desperate New York Mets squad searching for any sign of life. While the surface momentum screams to back the surging Reds, who have dominated this series by outscoring New York 14-4, the starting pitching dynamics and environmental factors point heavily toward a bounce-back victory for the home team. The market's pricing of the Mets as slight favorites despite their five-game losing streak reflects a critical matchup advantage that is difficult to ignore.
The core of this edge lies in the extreme regression profile of Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott. Abbott enters with a shiny 3.97 ERA, but his underlying 4.67 xERA and .339 xwOBA reveal a pitcher surviving on borrowed time. Over his last five starts, Abbott has walked 13 batters while striking out just 19 in 27.3 innings, seeing his season strikeout rate plummet to 13.2% with a meager 6.1% fastball whiff rate. He is pitching to heavy contact and putting too many runners on base, a highly dangerous style tonight with 80-degree temperatures and an 11 mph wind blowing straight out to right field. This specific weather setup plays directly into the hands of left-handed power hitters, most notably Mets superstar Juan Soto, who is hitting .355 over his last 10 games and boasts a dominant .455 career average (5-for-11) with a 1.045 OPS against Abbott.
On the other side, the Mets' opener strategy is mathematically sound and matches up well against Cincinnati's heavy hitters. Huascar Brazobán has been highly efficient in this role, sporting a 1.73 ERA, a 2.61 xERA, and a stingy .227 opponent wOBA. He will hand the ball off to rookie sensation Jonah Tong, who threw 3.0 hitless innings in his season debut last week while flashing an elite 95.9 mph fastball. With the Reds having virtually no major-league film on Tong’s explosive stuff, the Mets have a tactical advantage in the middle innings. Expect New York to capitalize on Abbott's dwindling stuff and snap their slide behind Soto's bat in a high-urgency spot.
Injuries noted
Mets: [KNOWN] Kodai Senga (Starting Pitcher) — Back (Not Specified): Senga (back) gave up two earned runs on four hits and a walk over 3.1 innings in a rehab start for Single-A St. Lucie on Friday. He struck out two. (May 23 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Clay Holmes (SP) — Leg (Right): The Mets transferred Holmes (fibula) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. (May 19 — 8d ago) [KNOWN] Kevin Herget (Relief Pitcher) — Undisclosed: Herget signed a minor league contract that includes an invitation to spring training with the Mets on Thursday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. (May 8 — 19d ago) [KNOWN] Justin Hagenman (Relief Pitcher) — Ribs (Not Specified): The Mets placed Hagenman on the 60-day injured list Saturday due to a rib fracture. (May 8 — 19d ago) [KNOWN] Ronny Mauricio (SS) — Thumb (Left): The Mets placed Mauricio (thumb) on the 10-day injured list Sunday. (May 8 — 19d ago) [NEW] Luis Robert Jr. (Center Fielder) — Back (Not Specified): The Mets transferred Robert (spine) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. (May 27 — 0d ago) [NEW] Jorge Polanco (Second Baseman) — Achilles (Left): Polanco (Achilles) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports. (May 27 — 0d ago) [NEW] Tyrone Taylor (CF) — Hip (Right): Taylor (hip) will be sent for an MRI, but the team expects that he'll require a stint on the injured list, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports. (May 26 — 1d ago) [NEW] Francisco Alvarez (C) — Knee (Right): Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Alvarez (knee) has already resumed hitting and could return well before his projected eight-week timetable, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports. (May 25 — 2d ago) [NEW] Francisco Lindor (Shortstop) — Calf (Left): Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Lindor (calf) has begun a running progression, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports. (May 25 — 2d ago) Reds: [NEW] Rhett Lowder (SP) — Shoulder (Right): Lowder (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. (May 27 — 0d ago) [NEW] Jose Trevino (C) — Hamstring (Left): Trevino (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday, MLB.com reports. (May 27 — 0d ago) [NEW] Emilio Pagan (RP) — Hamstring (Left): Pagan (hamstring) is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday to check on his healing, MLB.com reports. (May 27 — 0d ago) [NEW] Hunter Greene (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Greene (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. (May 26 — 1d ago) [KNOWN] Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B) — Back: Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. (May 22 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] Brandon Williamson (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Left): The Reds transferred Williamson (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. (May 8 — 19d ago)
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Props on this game
2- GARY'S PICKANDREW ABBOTTK'S UNDER 4.5
While Andrew Abbott has seen recent success in terms of run prevention, his underlying peripherals indicate a sharp decline in his ability to generate swing-and-miss. Over his last four starts, his strikeout rate has plummeted to 13.2%, and his primary weapon, the fastball, is generating whiffs at a negligible 6.1% rate.
Abbott has failed to reach 5 strikeouts in three of his last five starts, averaging only 3.8 per game in that span. His lack of command (13 walks in 27.3 IP) further compounds the issue, as high pitch counts often lead to early exits, reducing his opportunities to accumulate strikeouts.
Facing a Mets lineup that, while struggling, still features disciplined veterans like Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette, Abbott is unlikely to find the efficiency or the whiffs required to clear this line.
- GARY'S PICKJJ BLEDAYTOTAL BASES OVER 0.5
JJ Bleday is currently the most productive hitter in the Reds' lineup, slashing .303 over his last 10 games with four home runs. He has recorded at least one hit in 80% of those contests, demonstrating consistent contact quality.
Tonight's environment at Citi Field is a major catalyst for his power profile; with temperatures at 80 degrees and an 11-mph wind blowing directly out to right field, left-handed hitters like Bleday receive a significant boost. Furthermore, the Mets are vulnerable on the mound; after an opener, they will turn to rookie Jonah Tong, who has struggled immensely with an 8.57 ERA over his last two appearances.
Given Bleday's current form and the favorable atmospheric and pitching conditions, he is well-positioned to record at least one hit or extra-base hit.
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