The New York Mets (75-65) clash with the Cincinnati Reds (70-70) Friday to start a 3-game series in Great American Ball Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Mets vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 2-1

Before having Thursday off, New York snapped a 2-game win streak -- failing to complete a 3-game sweep -- with a 6-2 loss as a slight -108 underdog at the Detroit Tigers Wednesday. 1B Pete Alonso (3-for-4) and 3B Mark Vientos (1-for-4) each collected an RBI in the loss, but taking 2 of 3 at Detroit was impressive. The Mets outslugged the Tigers in the first 2 games 10-8 Monday and 12-5 Tuesday as the Over cashed in both. The Under (9.5) hit

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