Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions
The Cincinnati Reds will be looking to secure their second consecutive series win as they face the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their three-game series at
Game outlook
The Cincinnati Reds will be looking to secure their second consecutive series win as they face the Philadelphia Phillies in the final game of their three-game series at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday afternoon. The game is set to start at 1:05 PM ET, with Frankie Montas taking the mound for the Reds and Zack Wheeler pitching for the Phillies. Philadelphia holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Cincinnati. The Phillies are currently the betting favorite, opening at -185. Please note that this preview was written before Tuesday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds +160 | Phillies -185
Spread: Reds +1.5 (-145) | Phillies -1.5 (+120)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 65%.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds have started the season strong with a home series win over the Nationals, winning the first game and looking to close it out with a win on Wednesday for their first road series victory. The team has impressive offensive stats, averaging 6.5 runs per game with a .298 batting average, .361 on base percentage, and .539 slugging percentage. Spencer Steer leads the team with a .400 batting average, while Nick Martini leads in home runs and RBI. Defensively, the Reds have been solid, giving up an average of four runs per game with opponents batting .243 against them. Montas had a strong performance in his last start, leading to an 8-2 win. Currently ranked 7th in offense and with a power ranking of 16, the Reds have shown promise with a 3-1 record for the season so far.