MLB Betting Mets vs. Reds: A Quick Game 3 Preview

Date/Time: Thu, Aug 16 / 07:10:00 PM ET, Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio

If you’re thinking about taking the Mets to win tonight, consider yourself warned. The Cincinnati Reds command the NL Central with a 7-game lead over Pittsburgh. And the Reds hold the second best record in the NL with 71 wins and 46 losses, just slightly behind the Nationals. They’re also on a 5-game winning streak, two of which came through on Tuesday and Wednesday when the Reds took control of the New York Mets, much to the delight of punters who took advantage of Reds-friendly gambling lines.

Tonight, New York tries to avoid a 3-game sweep at Great American Ball Bark in Cincinnati by the team that’s a force to be reckoned with in the NL. And that won’t be easy considering the Reds have the best home record of 38-2.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Mets RH Matt Harvey (1-3, 3.63 ERA) vs. Reds RH Homer Bailey (10-7, 4.08)

Matt Harvey takes the mound for New York with three straight losing starts. Hopefully the rookie can channel his unreal major league debut just a few weeks again when he struck out 11 in 5 1/3 innings against Arizona, leaving them scoreless.

Homer Bailey will try to wrap up the 3-game series without letting through any Mets runs. Over his last three outings, he’s given up 14 runs on 27 hits over 14 innings. Sports bettors who love to bet online might want to consider that Bailey kept the Mets to just one run in eight innings back in June.

Some other interesting facts that those who love to bet on baseball might want to consider? The Mets have never yet to be swept in Cincinnati since 2005. That’s a 7-year streak MLB betting lines enthusiasts might want to pay attention to.

What’s more, Bailey hasn’t fared too well against the Mets. He’s 1-1 with a 7.41 ERA in three starts against New York.

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Game Odds:
New York Mets: +1.5-155, ML +144
Cincinnati Reds: -1.5+135, ML -154
Game Total: 8.5, o/-110, u/-110