Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cincinnati Reds will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of their series at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night. Graham Ashcraft will start for the Reds,
Game outlook
The Cincinnati Reds will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the second game of their series at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night. Graham Ashcraft will start for the Reds, while Spencer Turnbull will start for the Phillies. Philadelphia is favored to win, but Cincinnati will be looking to secure their first road series win of the season. This preview was written before Monday's game was played.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds +127 | Phillies -138
Spread: Reds +1.5 (-167) | Phillies -1.5 (+145)
Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 58%.
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds secured a series win over the Nationals and are now hitting the road for the first time this season, aiming to continue their success against the Phillies. Cincinnati's offense is performing well, with impressive batting averages and slugging percentages. However, their pitching has been struggling, giving up an average of 4.67 runs per game. Ashcraft has a good track record against the Phillies, with a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA. Overall, Cincinnati is ranked 16th in power rankings, with a strong offense but room for improvement in their defense. They currently hold a record of 2-1.
Philadelphia Phillies Analysis
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to bounce back from a series loss to Atlanta as they face the Reds on Tuesday. Philadelphia is averaging four runs per game with a .232 batting average, .318 on-base percentage, and .337 slugging percentage. Bryson Stott leads the team with a .444 batting average, while Brandon Marsh has one home run and two RBI. However, the Phillies' pitching has struggled, giving up 8.33 runs per game with opponents having a .339 batting average against them. Turnbull will be making his debut for the Phillies against the Reds. The Phillies have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 21st for offense, scoring 3.50 runs per game, and 29th for defense, giving up 10.50 runs per game. Cincinnati has won two out of their last three matchups against Philadelphia.