Reds vs Mets Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 17

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  • The Mets are -135 favorites vs the Reds
  • Reds starting pitcher: Brandon Williamson
  • Mets starting pitcher: José Quintana
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The Cincinnati Reds (+110) visit Citi Field to take on the New York Mets (-135) on Sunday, September 17, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40pm EDT in Flushing, Queens.

The Mets are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+145).

The Reds vs Mets Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

This season, the Reds are 78-72 against the spread (ATS), while the Mets are 64-84 ATS.

Reds vs. Mets Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 -175O 9 -110+110
Mets -1.5 +145U 9 -110-135

Reds vs Mets Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Sunday‘s MLB matchup with 60.8% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Reds and Mets and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Hits Under in 23 of his last 38 games (+12.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Hunter Renfroe has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 14 of his last 17 away games (+10.15 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Nick Senzel has hit the Runs Over in 14 of his last 24 games (+9.25 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Harrison Bader has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 12 games (+9.10 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Hunter Renfroe has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 24 away games (+9.10 Units / 38% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Mets players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Mets Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Pete Alonso has hit the Singles Under in 31 of his last 40 games (+15.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Singles Over in 31 of his last 49 games (+12.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Francisco Lindor has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 22 games at home (+11.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Brandon Nimmo has hit the Hits Over in 25 of his last 37 games (+11.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Jeff McNeil has hit the Runs Over in 22 of his last 39 games (+11.10 Units / 28% ROI)

Mets vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Ronny Mauricio 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +320 0.5 -550
Spencer Steer 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000

Mets vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 -155 0.5 +115
Ronny Mauricio 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Francisco Lindor 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Spencer Steer 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Mets vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson 0.5 +185 0.5 -250
Elly De La Cruz 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Ronny Mauricio 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Francisco Lindor 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Spencer Steer 0.5 +170 0.5 -225

Mets vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jose Quintana 4.5 -135 4.5 +100
Brandon Williamson 5.5 +105 5.5 -135
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Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 91-59 against the Run Line (+22.25 Units / 11.13% ROI).

  • 78-72 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.45 Units / 9.4% ROI
  • 72-77 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.55 Units / -7.6% ROI
  • 77-72 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.95 Units / -1.18% ROI

Mets Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Mets have gone 64-84 against the Run Line (-29.55 Units / -15.78% ROI).

  • 68-80 when betting on the Moneyline for -31.3 Units / -16.01% ROI
  • 59-82 when betting on the total runs Over for -31.65 Units / -19.39% ROI
  • 82-59 when betting on the total runs Under for +17.15 Units / 10.55% ROI

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 33% (100/303) against Brandon Williamson with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 58 total IP; League Avg: 40% — 0 Percentile.

Brandon Williamson has thrown inside pitches 43% of the time (153/356) when behind in the count this season — 6th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 58 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 96th Percentile.

Brandon Williamson has thrown inside pitches 39% of the time (465/1,182) in non-two strike counts this season — 7th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 58 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 95th Percentile.

Brandon Williamson has induced opposing hitters to ground into 11 double plays in 67 opportunities (16%) this season — tied for 12th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 58 total IP; League Avg: 11% — 93rd Percentile.

Mets Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jose Quintana has not allowed a home run in any of the last 23.1 innings he’s appeared — Tanner Scott has the longest active streak at 62.2.

Jose Quintana has a strike rate of just 55% (728/1,335) when ahead in the count since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 123 total IP; League Avg: 62% — first Percentile.

Jose Quintana has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.2 MPH against his fastballs since last season (353 balls in play) — tied for 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 123 total IP; League Avg: 90.6

Jose Quintana has allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 82.1 MPH on inside pitches since last season (189 balls in play) — 5th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 123 total IP; League Avg: 85.7

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Mets

The Reds are just 39-43 (.476) when they’ve scored in the first inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .637.

The Reds are just 15-20 (.429) after a loss as favorites since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .583.

The Reds are just 45-35 (.562) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .698.

The Reds are 25-48 (.342) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .220.

Mets Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Mets are just 5-37 (.119) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .269.

The Mets are just 2-66 (.029) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .101.

The Mets are just 6-117 (.049) when trailing entering the 8th inning since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .093.

The Mets are just 11-55 (.167) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .220.

Reds hitters are slugging just .181 on pitches out of the zone this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .212.

The Reds are batting just .319 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .342.

The Reds are batting just .140 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .154.

The Reds batted just .298 on the first pitch of at-bats in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .336.

Mets hitters have an OBP of .329 (8,217 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .315.

The Mets have been successful on 71% of their hit & run attempts since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Mets hitters have an OPS of .745 (8,217 PA’s) against RHP since last season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .718.

Mets hitters have an OBP of .353 (1,419 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since last season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .328.

team pitchers – away

Opponents have a miss rate of 27% against Mets pitchers since last season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% with runners in scoring position since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Mets pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% since last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Mets pitchers had a strikeout rate of 28% with runners in scoring position in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: 21%.

Mets vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Luis Guillorme (Mets): Leg, D10
  • Edwin Díaz (Mets): Knee, D60
  • Starling Marte (Mets): Migraines, D10
  • John Curtiss (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Bryce Montes de Oca (Mets): Elbow, D60
  • Carlos Carrasco (Mets): Finger, D15
  • Brett Baty (Mets): Groin, Day-to-Day
  • Sean Reid-Foley (Mets): Lat, D15
  • Elieser Hernández (Mets): Pec, D60
  • Joshua Walker (Mets): Oblique, D60
  • Alexander Young (Reds): COVID-19, D7
  • Justin Dunn (Reds): Shoulder, D60
  • Matthew McLain (Reds): Oblique, D10
  • Douglas Ashcraft (Reds): Toe, D15
  • Stuart Fairchild (Reds): COVID-19, D7
  • Luke Maile (Reds): Hand, Day-to-Day
  • Tejay Antone (Reds): Elbow, D15
  • Connor Overton (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Curtis Casali (Reds): Foot, D10
  • Nicholas Lodolo (Reds): Calf, D60
  • Kevin Newman (Reds): Oblique, D10
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Reds): Elbow, D60
  • Vladimir Gutierrez (Reds): Elbow, D60

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