Reds vs Mets Picks and Prediction – 7/19/2025

By: Eddie Kline |

Last Updated: 07/18/2025 at 10:51 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds at New York Mets 07/19/25 - MLB Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 7/19/2025, 8:10 PM UTC
Latest Odds: NYM -185 ; O/U 8.5

Reds vs Mets Prediction

In Saturday afternoon MLB action, the Cincinnati Reds will take on the New York Mets from Citi Field. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Reds (51-47) are two games below .500 on the road and are in the hunt for one of the three NL Wild Card spots. Last night, OF Austin Hays crushed two of Cincinnati’s four long balls during an 8-4 road triumph against New York. 

Thirty-four year old righty Nick Martinez (7-9 4.78 ERA) will take the mound for the Reds in this matchup. Last time out, Martinez (5.1 IP) allowed five hits and two runs during a 4-2 home victory versus Colorado. 

The New York Mets have won 33 of their first 48 home games and are a half-game back of Philadelphia for first place in the NL East Division. During Friday’s home loss, SP Sean Manaea made his season debut and struck out six batters across four solid frames. OF Juan Soto hit his 24th home run for the Mets, who fell to 55-43 overall. 

New York skipper Carlos Mendoza will turn to veteran righty Clay Holmes (8-4 3.31 ERA) on Saturday. In his last start, Holmes (5 IP) gave up five hits and two runs during a 3-2 road loss against Kansas City. 

Reds vs Mets Pick Analysis

New York OF Jesse Winker has landed on the 10-day injured list with back inflammation. Through 98 games, Cincinnati ranks 15th in OPS and 11th in runs scored. For the season, New York ranks 8th in OPS and 14th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, New York Mets win 6-5.

Our Free MLB Pick for New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds

OVER 8.5