Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/26

MLB game preview

The Cincinnati Reds will take on the New York Mets in an MLB regular season game. The Reds have a record of 28-25 and sit fourth in the NL Central. They come into this game with a two-game winning streak and have won six of their last ten games.

The New York Mets have a record of 22-32, placing them fifth in the NL East. They are currently on a four-game losing streak and have won four of their last ten games. The game will take place at Citi Field in New York, with a warm night and overcast clouds expected.

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds recently had a strong game against the New York Mets. They won 7-2 with two home runs. Nick Lodolo pitched six innings, allowing one earned run and striking out seven.

In a game against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Reds lost 8-1. They managed only two hits, including a home run by Nathaniel Lowe. Chris Paddack pitched five innings and allowed three earned runs.

The Reds have a batting average of .226 this season, ranking 19th. Their slugging percentage is .393, placing them 8th. Chase Burns is set to start the next game with a 1.83 ERA and 64 strikeouts this season.

Reds vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Reds Moneyline -118, Mets Moneyline -101, Reds Runline -1.5 (+143), Mets Runline +1.5 (-173), Total Over 7.5 (-108), Total Under 7.5 (-113)

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have had a challenging stretch recently. They lost four of their last five games. Their only win came against the Washington Nationals on May 21st, with a close 2-1 score.

Offensively, the Mets are struggling this season. Their batting average ranks 18th at .227. They have 47 home runs, placing them 16th in the league.

On the pitching side, the Mets rank 12th with an ERA of 3.90. Their pitching staff has given up 48 home runs, ranking them 6th. Strikeouts have been a strength, with 502 total, placing them 3rd in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Reds are favored with a moneyline of -118, while the Mets are at -101. The Reds have a higher slugging percentage and rank 8th in home runs. With this advantage in hitting power, the Reds are the pick to win. The projected score is Reds 5, Mets 3.

The total for this game is set at 7.5. The Reds’ pitching has a high ERA of 4.74, ranking 25th, which may allow more runs. On the other hand, the Mets have a better ERA at 3.90, ranking 12th. Considering both teams’ hitting and pitching stats, the game is likely to go over 7.5 runs.