Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time and Odds for Monday, May 25
The Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets meet at Citi Field on Tuesday, with both clubs looking to gain momentum in the standings. Cincinnati enters at 27-25 and sits fourth in the NL Central, while New York is 22-31 and last in the NL East. Despite the Mets’ below-.500 record, they are favored on the moneyline at -161, compared with the Reds at +135.
First pitch is set for 4:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. PT in Flushing, Queens, with the game available on SNY and Reds.TV. The weather forecast calls for 70 degrees at first pitch, and Citi Field is expected to have its roof open.
The Reds are scheduled to start left-hander Nick Lodolo, who enters at 0-1 with a 7.20 ERA, 11 strikeouts and a 1.53 WHIP. Lodolo will be looking for a sharper outing as Cincinnati tries to improve its position in the NL Central. On the other side, the Mets are expected to send Nolan McLean to the mound. McLean has been more effective this season, posting a 3.57 ERA with 69 strikeouts and a 1.03 WHIP while going 2-3.
The betting line gives New York a 59.2% implied win probability, and the Mets are also listed as -1.5 run-line favorites. That reflects both home-field advantage and the stronger numbers from McLean, even though the team’s overall record has lagged. Cincinnati, meanwhile, will look to capitalize if Lodolo can limit damage early and keep the game close.
Both teams have reasons to treat this matchup as important. The Reds are trying to stay in the thick of the NL Central race, while the Mets need wins to move up in the standings and recover ground in the division. With a right-sized spring-summer setting at Citi Field and two starters entering with very different statistical profiles, the game sets up as a contrast between Cincinnati’s need for a bounce-back effort and New York’s push to translate pitching advantages into results.
The Mets’ lineup and home environment could play a key role, especially if the ballpark conditions and weather favor a clean, well-paced game. For the Reds, the focus will be on giving Lodolo run support and avoiding an early deficit. For New York, the challenge is to take advantage of a favorable betting edge and a more stable starting pitching line.
Fans can expect a midafternoon contest with standings implications and postseason relevance still in the background, as both clubs look to build consistency at a crucial point in the season.
