The Cincinnati Reds (50-47) visit the New York Mets (55-42) Friday to kick off a 3-game series. First pitch from Citi Field is set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Reds vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Every game in the 162-game Major League Baseball season counts the same. But once the season resumes after the All-Star Break, the games count a little more. The Pennant Race is officially underway. It's been underway since July 1st.

Its Friday, July 18 and the Reds (50-47) are in Queens to open a series against the Mets (55-42) at Citi Field. Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Sean Manaea for New York.