New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Picks and Predictions for Saturday, September 6, 2025
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The Mets and Reds meet Saturday at Great American Ball Park with both clubs in the playoff race in the National League. New York enters at 75–65, currently holding the third and final NL wild card spot, while Cincinnati sits at .500 with a 70–70 mark, five games behind the final NL wild card spot. First pitch is set for 4:40 PM ET in Cincinnati, where the Reds are 38–33 at home. Oddsmakers project a tight matchup; look for free MLB picks.
New York Mets Preview
New York’s lineup has been powered by a strong middle of the order. Pete Alonso is driving in runs with 33 home runs and 113 RBI while posting a .271 average and .524 slugging percentage. Juan Soto complements him with a .399 on-base percentage and 37 homers, in a lineup that has hit 193 home runs. Francisco Lindor leads the team in hits with 149 and adds balance with his switch-hitting ability. The Mets as a unit carry a .251 batting average, .330 OBP, and .431 slugging percentage, ranking among the better power producers in the National League.
On the mound, New York hands the ball to Jonah Tong, who impressed in his debut outing with five innings of one-run ball and six strikeouts. While his stats are limited, his 1.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP are strong. The Mets’ overall staff has posted a 3.91 ERA with 1,203 strikeouts. The bullpen will need to back him up after the team allowed six runs to Detroit in its most recent outing.
Cincinnati Reds Preview
Cincinnati sends Brady Singer to the mound with a 12–9 record, 4.08 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP across 143.1 innings. He has fanned 140 batters and limited home runs to 14. At the plate, Elly De La Cruz remains the most productive hitter, batting .269 with 19 home runs and 78 RBI. His 148 hits and speed spark the Reds’ offense, while Gavin Lux adds a team-high .275 average, and TJ Friedl leads with a .367 on-base percentage. Together, the Reds are batting .248 with a .395 slugging percentage.
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Reds vs Mets Prediction
Score Prediction: Reds 5, Mets 4
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- Reds moneyline - Singer’s experience against a rookie starter is the difference maker.
- Over 8 runs - both lineups have shown the ability to put up big numbers.
