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Cleveland Guardians Favored to Win Against Cincinnati Reds in Interleague Matchup at Great American Ball Park

On Friday, the Cleveland Guardians will face off against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Last season, the Guardians won three out of four matchups against the Reds, resulting in a tied series record of 5-5 over the last ten meetings. The under was the dominant trend in those games, going 8-2. As for the starting pitchers, Tanner Bibee with an ERA of 3.8 will take the mound for the Guardians, while Brady Singer with an ERA of 4.75 will start for the Reds. Cleveland is favored to win with betting odds opening at -113 and remaining unchanged. For a more detailed prediction of the Guardians vs. Reds matchup, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians -113 | Reds +103
• Spread: Guardians -1.5 (+155) | Reds +1.5 (-188)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 53%.

Cleveland vs Cincinnati Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians have been performing well recently, winning two out of three games in their last series against Milwaukee and boasting a 7-3 record in their last ten games. They will be starting right-hander Tanner Bibee in their upcoming game against Cincinnati. Despite a strong performance in his previous outing, the team is facing challenges with a lineup lacking depth and a relatively unproven starting rotation. However, they are prepared to fight for success in a competitive AL Central division. There are no new injuries to report for their upcoming game. Cleveland currently ranks 19th in offense, 16th in defense, and holds a season record of 25-18.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds recently lost two out of three games against Chicago (AL) and have a record of 21-24 SU, 24-21 RL, and 18-26-1 O/U. They will be facing Cleveland next with Brady Singer set to pitch. Singer has a 4-2 record with a 4.97 ERA in eight starts this season. Terry Francona is the new manager for Cincinnati, leading a team with a strong starting rotation and young talent in shortstop Elly De La Cruz. The Reds have been performing better than expected in terms of offense, but runs have been hard to come by recently. The team has no reported injuries for their upcoming game against Cleveland. The Reds have a power ranking of 18, ranking 13th in both offense and defense. Cleveland recently lost two out of their last three matchups against Cincinnati.

Guardians vs. Reds: Interleague Victory Analysis Determines Winning Team

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