The set-up: New York is out to salvage the split and while "ace" Noah Syndergaard has yet to live up to his lofty expectations this season, he's up against the perfect counterpart in Tyler Mahle to get back on track tonight. After yesterday's 1-0 loss, I think the home side is worth the price of admission here.

The pitchers: Syndergaard (1-3, 6.35 ERA) was 13-4 with a 3.03 ERA last year, but he's given up at least four runs in each of his last four starts. "Thor" has to be feeling confident here as he's 4-0 with a 2.67 ERA in five career starts vs. the Reds.

Mahle (0-3, 4.50) comes in having lost three straight, giving up 13 runs over 17 innings over his last three outings. In his lone start vs. the Mets he lost, giving up three runs over four innings.

The pick: Cincinnati still owns the worst average in the big leagues at .210. I like Syndergaard to get back on track in this favorable matchup. Lay the price.

New York Mets

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