Reds vs Mets Odds & Picks (Aug 10)
The Mets are the favorite to win the NL East at odds of -320. Cincinnati is the fifth favorite in theNL Central at +40000. The pennant odds show New York at -250 and the Reds at +100000. In the World Series, New Yorkers are +550 and Reds +200000.
The Reds will activate TJ Zeuch to pitch against the Mets on Wednesday afternoon. Zeoch was with the St Louis Cardinals Triple-A club this season. He was recently designated for assignment after posting an 11.64 ERA.
Taijuan Walker is two wins short of his career-best 11 wins with the Seattle Mariners. He was shelled by the Atlanta Braves in his last start, taking the loss 9-3. It was his first defeat since June 7.
Cincinnati’s Nick Senzel is 1-for-2 when facing starting pitchers. No Mets batter has previously faced Zeuch in an MLB game. Reds first baseman Joey Votto is just 1 for 5 against starting pitcher Walker.
The Mets have scored at least five runs in each of their last seven victories over the Reds. New York is 6-1 against the run line. Cincinnati is desperate for starting pitching after trading Tylor Mahle and Luis Castillo and losing Hunter Greene to the IL. Zeuch is 0-2 with a 4.30 ERA in seven career MLB starts.
