Cincinnati (34-37) dominated the series opener at home versus the New York Mets (32-40), winning 12-0. The Reds outhit the Mets 9-5, but the score was an even bigger differential. The loss marked the largest shutout loss for the Mets in eight seasons.
The Reds earned their fifth shutout of the year in Monday’s series opening win over the Mets. The 12-0 win was also a season-high in runs scored for the Reds. After opening the season 5-1 in Brady Singer’s first six starts, the Reds have lost seven straight games with Singer on the mound. The Reds have been outscored 56-23 in the last seven Singer starts. To start June, Cincinnati is 4-9 in 13 games and are hitting .222 in that span (28th) and scored 49 runs, which ranks tied for 22nd.
New York is 6-7 to start June and struggling at the plate. The Mets are hitting .233 (25th) and ranks 27th in OBP (.291) with the third-most strikeouts (120). Kodai Senga takes the mound for New York on Tuesday night. Senga hasn’t pitched since April 26 as he’s been on the IL with a spine and arm injuries. The Mets are 1-4 in his five starts this season as he allowed 20 earned runs over 20 innings.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Mets at Reds
- Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM EST
- Site: Great American Ball Park
- City: Cincinatti, OH
- Network/Streaming: MLB TV
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Odds for the Mets at the Reds
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Moneyline: New York Mets (-125), Cincinnati Reds (+104)
- Spread: Reds -1.5 (-155), Mets -1.5 (+129)
- Total: 9.5
Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Reds
- Tuesday’s pitching matchup (June 16): Kodai Senga vs. Brady Singer
- Reds: Brady Singer
2026 stats: 61.0 IP, 2-6, 5.61 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 47 Ks, 20 BB
- Mets: Kodai Senga
2026 Stats: 20.0 IP, 0-4, 9.00 ERA, 1.95 WHIP, 23 Ks, 13 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not
- The Mets’ Juan Soto is hitting .290 with 58 hits, 15 home runs and 34 RBI over 200 at-bats
- The Mets’ Marcus Semien is hitting .218 with 56 hits and 61 strikeouts over 260 at-bats
- The Reds’ JJ Bleday is hitting .272 with 44 hits, 13 home runs, and 34 RBI over 162 at-bats
- The Reds’ Will Benson is hitting .188 with 18 hits and 38 strikeouts over 96 at-bats
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mets at Reds
- The Mets are 30-42 ATS, ranking sixth-worst
- The Reds are 38-33 ATS
- The Reds are 43-27-1 to the Over, ranking third-best
- The Mets are 34-32-6 to the Under
- The Reds are 17-19 ATS at home
- The Mets are 15-21 ATS on the road, ranking sixth-worst
Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Mets and the Reds
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Reds and the Mets:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Reds on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Reds at -1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Under on the Game Total of 9.5
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