New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/20/25, 10:13 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 7/20/25 at 4:25 PM in MLB Picks

The Cincinnati Reds and the New York Mets are set to conclude their current series in a matchup that features two playoff contenders heading in opposite directions. The Reds, one of the hottest teams in baseball right now, have surged into the National League playoff picture with an impressive 6-1 record over their last seven games. That run includes back-to-back wins against both the Colorado Rockies and these very Mets, who are struggling mightily to keep pace in the National League East.

Cincinnati enters the day with a 52-47 record, sitting 7.5 games back of the division-leading Cubs in the NL Central. However, they’re just 1.5 games behind the Padres for the final National League Wild Card spot, making every game down the stretch critical. The Reds have won four in a row, and their recent surge has been driven by timely hitting and improved pitching. Their momentum makes them a dangerous opponent, even against more established rosters.

The Mets, meanwhile, are facing serious midseason turbulence. After Saturday’s 5-2 loss to the Reds, New York has now dropped three straight games and 20 of their last 30 overall. While they still hold a 55-44 record — good for second in the NL East — the gap between them and the division-leading Phillies has grown to 1.5 games. Despite a strong start to the season, the Mets' recent offensive woes are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore.