New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/15

MLB game preview

The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds meet at the Great American Ball Park. This MLB regular season game takes place on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 7:10 PM. Fans can watch the game on SNY.

The Mets have a record of 32-39 and are ranked fifth in the NL East. They come into this game with a recent win. On the other hand, the Reds hold a record of 33-37, also ranked fifth, but in the NL Central. They are looking to rebound from a recent loss.

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets are coming off a strong win against the Atlanta Braves, taking the game 8-1. Freddy Peralta pitched five solid innings, allowing only one run. A.J. Ewing led the offense with three hits, including a home run.

In their previous games, the Mets showed some inconsistency. They lost to the Braves 3-1 but bounced back with a 7-5 win. Bo Bichette and Juan Soto have been key hitters, both delivering crucial home runs recently.

The Mets rank 20th in batting average this season at .230. They have hit 76 home runs, placing them 13th in the league. On the mound, Tobias Myers will start with a 4.05 ERA, facing the Reds’ Chase Burns, who has a 2.14 ERA.

Mets vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: New York Mets vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Mets Moneyline +114, Reds Moneyline -135

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have had a mixed run in their recent games. They managed to secure a narrow win against the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 13th, with a score of 2-1. However, they faced losses in other games against the same team, including a 5-3 defeat on June 14th and a 5-2 loss on June 12th. Their performance against the San Diego Padres was similar, with a win on June 9th but a 5-4 loss on June 10th.

The Reds’ hitting stats show some strengths in home runs and walks. They have hit 89 home runs this season, ranking 7th in the league. Their on-base percentage of .311 places them 15th, while they are ranked 8th for walks with a total of 272. These numbers highlight their ability to get on base and score runs, despite their lower team batting average of .229.

Chase Burns has been a standout pitcher for the Reds this season. He holds a 7-1 record with an impressive 2.14 ERA. Burns also has a low WHIP of 0.99 and has struck out 88 batters. His performance will be crucial in their upcoming game against the New York Mets.

BTB Betting Pick

The Reds are favored to win with a moneyline of -135. The Mets have a moneyline of +114. The Reds have a better on-base percentage and slugging percentage, which gives them an edge. The projected score is Reds 5, Mets 4. Picking the Reds to win is a solid choice.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs, with the over at -114 and the under at -107. The Reds’ pitching has an ERA of 4.69, which ranks 26th. This suggests the game could be high-scoring. The projected total is 9 runs, so the over is a good pick.