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Cincinnati Reds Poised for Victory Over San Diego Padres in Series Decider at Petco Park

The Cincinnati Reds will be looking to secure a series win over the San Diego Padres in their final game of the three-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Petco Park. Graham Ashcraft will be starting for the Reds, while Joe Musgrove will be on the mound for the Padres. San Diego is favored to win according to the betting odds. The game is set to begin at 4:10 PM. ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +122 | Padres -133
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-180) | Padres -1.5 (+150)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 57%.

Cincinnati vs San Diego Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have been performing well lately, winning five of their last seven games and currently sitting in third place in the NL Central standings. They are two games behind the division-leading Cubs and will be looking to close that gap with a win on Wednesday. The team is averaging 4.97 runs per game, with a .220 batting average ranking them 26th in the league. Elly De La Cruz leads the team in batting average and home runs, while Spencer Steer leads in RBI. The pitching staff has been solid, giving up an average of 3.76 runs per game with opponents hitting .233 against them. With a power ranking of 10, the Reds are ranked 8th in offense, 10th in defense, and have a record of 16-13 this season. The team will need another strong performance from the pitching staff in their upcoming game to secure a win.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have struggled over the past week, losing five of their last seven games and currently sitting third in the NL West, 1.5 games behind San Francisco. In terms of offensive stats, the Padres are averaging 4.72 runs per game with a .250 batting average, which ranks them ninth in the league. Jurickson Profar leads the team with a .301 batting average and 19 RBI, while Fernando Tatis Jr. leads with six home runs. On the pitching side, the team is giving up 4.31 runs per game with a .244 opponents' batting average. Joe Musgrove had a rough last start, giving up eight hits and seven runs in 3.2 innings. The Padres will need a better effort from him in their upcoming game to secure a win. The Padres have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 11th for offense and 24th for defense, with an overall record of 14-18. In their last three matchups against Cincinnati, the Padres went 1-2.

Cincinnati Reds Favored to Dominate San Diego Padres in Upcoming Game

The Cincinnati Reds have demonstrated strength in their recent performances, winning two out of their last three road games with an impressive offensive display by scoring 16 runs. In this upcoming game, the Reds are poised to maintain their offensive prowess against struggling pitcher Joe Musgrove, who has given up 13 runs in his last three starts, 12 of which were against the Reds. San Diego's bullpen woes further bolster Cincinnati's chance of success. Conversely, the Padres have been facing challenges, losing five of their last six games and six out of their last seven home games, with a lackluster offensive performance of only nine runs in their recent games. With pitcher Ashcraft's solid record, particularly on the road where he only surrendered six runs in three starts, and holding the Padres to just two runs in two starts, Cincinnati is positioned to dominate. Therefore, it is advised to place a bet on Cincinnati to cover the money line.

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