MLB Prop Bets: New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds (May 25, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (27-25) face the New York Mets (22-31) at Citi Field on Monday at 4:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Nick Lodolo is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Nolan McLean is the probable pitcher for the Mets. The Mets are favored to win at -163, while the Reds are at +135. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Reds (-163) have a 31-21 Run Line record this season, while the Mets (+135) hold a record of 20-33.
- The Reds have a 32-20-0 O/U record this season (meaning 32 games have gone over the total runs line and 20 have gone under). The Mets have a 21-29-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Mets are averaging only 3.9 (26th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing a whopping 5.1 runs per game this season (25th in the league), while the Mets are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (12th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Reds are at .227 (ranking 26th in the Major leagues), while the Mets are batting .226 (27th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Mets have hit 46 (T22nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 66 (T5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 216 RBIs to rank 18th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Mets have recorded 196 RBIs to rank T26th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Mets have an earned run average of 3.84 this season (12th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.78 (25th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Mets have recorded an impressive 487 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Reds rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording only 402.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .233 against the Mets this season (10th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .249 (22nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 10-14-28 | 6-5-15 | 4-9-13 | 4-2-10 | 6-12-18 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
| Mets | 11-12-30 | 7-5-12 | 4-7-18 | 10-9-19 | 1-3-11 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 15-24-13 | 8-12-6 | 7-12-7 | 6-6-4 | 9-18-9 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Mets | 15-24-14 | 9-11-4 | 6-13-10 | 12-17-9 | 3-7-5 | 0-0-0 | 2-6-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -145 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 27-25 in Reds games this season. The Mets have a 28-25 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a 3-2 victory over the Mets at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on September 7, 2025. Noelvi Marte led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.
