Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Picks and Prediction for Tuesday May 26 2026
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The Cincinnati Reds travel to Citi Field in Queens, New York, for a Tuesday night matchup against the New York Mets on May 26, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET with coverage available on MLB.TV. Cincinnati enters the contest with the better overall record while the Mets attempt to rebound after a difficult road series in Miami. The Reds hold the edge in the matchup predictor at 54.9 percent compared to 45.1 percent for New York entering this matchup. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers for Tuesday at Citi Field
Chase Burns gets the start for Cincinnati carrying a dominant 6-1 record with a 1.83 ERA and 0.95 WHIP across 59 innings pitched this season. He has allowed only 38 hits while striking out 64 batters and surrendering seven home runs. New York has not yet announced a starting pitcher for this matchup.
Reds Looking to Stay Hot on the Road
Cincinnati enters Tuesday night with a 27-25 overall record and a balanced 13-13 road record this season. The Reds recently won over St. Louis 7-6 in 11 innings after previously recently lost to the Cardinals 8-1. Before that, Cincinnati recently won over Philadelphia by scores of 9-4 and 4-1 before recently lost to the Phillies 5-4. The Reds have won three of their last five games entering this series opener.
The Reds are batting .227 as a team with 229 runs scored and 396 hits this season. Cincinnati has also produced 66 home runs while posting a .310 on-base percentage and a .393 slugging percentage. On the mound, the Reds carry a 4.78 ERA and 1.47 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .249 against them. Cincinnati pitchers have also recorded 402 strikeouts while issuing 244 walks this season.
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One major strength for Cincinnati entering this game has been power production. The Reds have already hit 66 home runs this season, which stands out as one of the stronger totals in this matchup slate. However, the pitching staff has struggled at times with a 4.78 ERA and 1.47 WHIP, placing added pressure on the offense to consistently produce runs.
Mets Trying to Recover After Miami Series
New York enters the matchup with a 22-31 overall record and an 11-13 home record at Citi Field this season. The Mets recently lost to Miami by scores of 4-0, 4-1, and 2-1 after previously recently won over Washington 2-1. Before that, New York recently lost to the Nationals 8-4. The Mets have dropped four of their last five games overall and have struggled offensively during the recent losing stretch.
The Mets are batting .226 as a team while scoring 206 runs and collecting 402 hits this season. New York has hit 46 home runs while posting a .293 on-base percentage and a .349 slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Mets own a 3.84 ERA and 1.29 WHIP while holding opponents to a .233 batting average. New York pitchers have also generated 487 strikeouts this season.
One of the strengths for New York entering this matchup has been pitching consistency despite the recent losses. The Mets own the better ERA and WHIP compared to Cincinnati while also limiting opponents to a lower batting average. However, the offense has struggled significantly lately after scoring only two total runs during the three-game sweep against Miami.
Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Picks and Prediction
Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Pick
- Pick: Cincinnati Reds Moneyline
Cincinnati enters this matchup with the stronger momentum and a major edge on the mound with Chase Burns taking the ball. Burns has been outstanding this season with a 1.83 ERA and 0.95 WHIP while striking out 64 batters in 59 innings. The Mets have struggled offensively during the recent losing streak, and Cincinnati’s power numbers continue to create scoring potential throughout the lineup.
Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets Total Pick
- Pick: Under 8
I like the under in this matchup because New York has recently played several low-scoring games, including losses by scores of 4-0, 4-1, and 2-1 against Miami. The Mets pitching staff has remained effective overall with a 3.84 ERA, while Chase Burns enters with one of the strongest pitching numbers in this matchup slate. Both teams could struggle to generate consistent offense throughout this game.
Final Score Prediction: Cincinnati Reds 4 – New York Mets 2
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Monday.
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