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Miami Marlins Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Struggling Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are set to play the final game of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins on the road Wednesday. The Reds, currently 3rd in the NL Central, lost the opening game of the series on Monday and have lost four of their last six games. Despite some key players being out, including pitchers and position players, the Reds are looking to bounce back. The Marlins, 3rd in the NL East, have won two straight games and are favored to win with a current line of Miami -128. Pitcher Brady Singer will start for the Reds while Sandy Alcantara will start for the Marlins. For a detailed prediction on this matchup, be sure to check out our MLB picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins game today.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +114 | Marlins -128
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-180) | Marlins -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 56%.

Cincinnati vs Miami Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have shown strength in their offensive statistics, ranking third in runs scored and hitting a total of 62 extra-base hits in 23 games. Elly De La Cruz leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Matt McLain and Gavin Lux have also contributed significantly in these categories. On the mound, Cincinnati ranks highly in WHIP, batting average against, ERA, and Quality Starts. Brady Singer, who will start on Wednesday, leads the team in wins, while Hunter Greene leads in strikeouts and ERA for starters. With a power ranking of 2, Cincinnati is currently ranked 4 in offense and 9 in defense, with a 11-13 record for the season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins currently rank third in team batting average at .262, seventh in on-base percentage at .329, 12th in runs scored with 100, and 20th in slugging percentage at .389. Matt Mervis leads the team in home runs with six, while Kyle Stowers leads in RBI with 14. On the pitching side, Miami is struggling with both starters and the bullpen, ranking 26th in batting average against at .253 and 28th in ERA at 4.97. Max Meyer leads in wins, strikeouts, and ERA for starters. Overall, the Marlins are ranked 25th in power ranking, with their offense ranked 11th and defense ranked 28th. Miami is currently 11-12 and will have Sandy Alcantara on the mound for their next game.

Cincinnati Dominates National League Opponents While Miami Struggles Both Offensively and Defensively

The Cincinnati team has emerged victorious in five out of its last seven matchups against National League opponents. On the other hand, the Miami team has faced defeat in five of its last seven games overall. Cincinnati's starting pitcher, Brady Singer, has encountered some difficulties in his recent outings, surrendering nine runs on 17 hits over a span of 14.1 innings while striking out 16 batters and issuing 7 walks. Meanwhile, Miami's Sandy Alcantara has also struggled, allowing 10 runs on nine hits in just 7.2 innings with two strikeouts and six walks. Alcantara's ERA has climbed to 7.27 with a WHIP of 1.38. The Miami pitching staff currently ranks 28th in ERA and 26th in batting average allowed. The lack of offensive power has hindered Miami's ability to counterbalance the deficiencies on the mound. Cincinnati's Singer displayed a strong performance in his season debut with seven scoreless innings, while Miami's Alcantara has encountered challenges in each of his four starts.

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