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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The New York Mets will face the Cincinnati Reds, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at Citi Field on Tuesday, beginning at 7:10 PM ET.
David Peterson (3-4, 5.03 ERA) will be on the bump for the Mets, while the Reds will counter with Chase Burns (6-1, 1.83 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Reds-Mets matchup.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's Reds vs. Mets matchup, including best bets and picks.
Reds vs. Mets prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Mets, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Reds and Mets a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 53% chance of going over.
Reds vs. Mets odds [5/26/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Reds | Mets |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+148) | +1.5 (-170) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +101 |
| Total | o7.5 (-105) | u7.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Reds vs. Mets picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Mets +1.5 | -170 |
| Moneyline | Mets | +101 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Reds vs. Mets game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Mets and Reds at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 7:10 PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets
- Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
- Time: 7:10 PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: Citi Field
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Reds and Mets on Tuesday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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