Philadelphia Phillies vs
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Phillies Look to Clinch Series Against Reds with Zack Wheeler on the Mound

The Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds are set to conclude their four-game series on Thursday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. The series has been back-and-forth, with the Phillies winning game one and the Reds taking game two. The starting pitchers for this matchup will be Zack Wheeler for the Phillies and Nick Martinez for the Reds. Philadelphia is the betting favorite with a line of -153 that has not moved. It will be interesting to see which team will come out on top in this final game of the series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Phillies -153 | Reds +131
• Spread: Phillies -1.5 (+105) | Reds +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 60%.

Philadelphia vs Cincinnati Stats

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies had their seven-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday with a seven-run loss, bringing them within two games of the Braves for first place. They will look to start another winning streak with Opening Day starter Zack Wheeler on Thursday, who is coming off a strong performance with his first win of the season. Wheeler has a 2.30 ERA, 2.42 FIP, and 0.894 WHIP for the season. The Phillies' bullpen is ranked 11th in WAR, and they will aim to silence Cincinnati's lineup. At the plate, the Phillies are scoring an average of 4.33 runs per game and rank seventh in home runs in the league. They are also causing headaches on the basepaths with their 10th ranking in walk percentage and 22-30 in stolen-base attempts. Despite an underwhelming April, the team is on the right path, with a power ranking of 5 and a 15-9 record for the season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Stay on top of your MLB betting game with our top picks to help you increase your bankroll. The Cincinnati Reds have a power ranking of 11, ranking 8th in offense with an average of 5.09 points per game and 19th in defense, giving up an average of 4.45 points per game. Overall, they have a record of 13-10. In their last three matchups, the Philadelphia Phillies won 2 out of 3 against Cincinnati.

Zack Wheeler Leads Phillies to Anticipated Victory with Strong Starting Pitching

The Philadelphia Phillies hold a significant advantage in starting pitching, particularly with the presence of ace Zack Wheeler, who has had an exceptional season, save for one subpar start. Despite his previous loss against Cincinnati, Wheeler's performance was hindered by defensive errors and minimal run support. In contrast, Nick Martinez, the opposing starting pitcher, has struggled with a high ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600. Given the Phillies' strong lineup and the bullpen's solid performance, ranked 11th in Wins Above Replacement (WAR), we anticipate a decisive victory for Philadelphia by a significant margin.

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