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San Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 21, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, Ohio

Article updated May 21, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds are set to play at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday with a 6:40 p.m. first pitch. Joe Musgrove will be starting for the Padres,

Game outlook

The San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds are set to play at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday with a 6:40 p.m. first pitch. Joe Musgrove will be starting for the Padres, with a record of 3-3 and a 6.37 ERA. The Reds will counter with Andrew Abbott, who has a 2-4 record and a 3.06 ERA. San Diego is favored to win the game, with the current line at -118.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Padres -118 | Reds +102

Spread: Padres -1.5 (+136) | Reds +1.5 (-155)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 54%.

San Diego Padres

Following a disappointing sweep to Colorado, San Diego bounced back against Atlanta and showed their resilience in Georgia. The Padres now have momentum on their side as they gear up to face Cincinnati. Currently ranking 6th in OBP, 8th in OPS, 9th in home runs, and 5th in RBI, San Diego's offense has been performing well this season. Their pitching staff also holds a 4.01 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. Joe Musgrove will be returning from a 15-day IL stint to pitch for the Padres on Tuesday night. He has had some solid performances recently, but has also allowed a home run in each of his last five starts. Online sportsbooks offer bonus codes that can increase potential winnings. With a power ranking of 7, San Diego ranks 8th in offense, 16th in defense, and holds a record of 91-71 this season.

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Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds recently lost three out of four games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, leading to their last place standing in the AL Central. The team is struggling offensively, ranking 28th in OBP and OPS, as well as 20th in home runs and 19th in RBI. However, their pitching staff has performed decently, with a 3.99 ERA and 1.26 WHIP. Abbott will be pitching for the Reds in their upcoming game, having shown strong performances this season with a 41:14 K:BB ratio. Despite their current struggles, the Reds have a 19-28 record and are ranked 30th in power rankings. For more MLB predictions and expert picks, visit our website.

San Diego Padres Favored Over Struggling Cincinnati Reds in Tomorrow's Game

The San Diego Padres have shown strength in their recent games, with an 11-6 SU record in their last 17 outings. In contrast, the Cincinnati Reds have struggled, going 3-15 SU in their last 18 games. Additionally, the Padres' pitcher, Musgrove, has shown promising performance before his time on the injured list due to precautionary measures. His recent concerns with his elbow may have affected his performance in previous games against Toronto and Philadelphia. Given these factors, the betting line for tomorrow's game has shifted in favor of the Padres, from +110 to -113. With the Padres' momentum and the Reds' recent struggles, it is advisable to place a bet on the Padres to win the first game of the series, as Cincinnati may not perform well under pressure.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Padres vs Reds archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Padres vs Reds matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · San Diego Padres-117 → -118Moved
  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds+104 → +105Moved
  • Spread · San Diego Padres-1.5 (+130) → -1.5 (+133)Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Reds+1.5 (-155) → +1.5 (-152)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

San Diego Padres
91-71 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cincinnati Reds
75-87 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-21T10:14:33.146Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The San Diego Padres have shown strength in their recent games, with an 11-6 SU record in their last 17 outings. In contrast, the Cincinnati Reds have struggled, going 3-15 SU in their last 18 games. Additionally, the Padres' pitcher, Musgrove, has shown promising performance before his time on the injured list due to precautionary measures. His recent concerns with his elbow may have affected his performance in previous games against Toronto and Philadelphia. Given these factors, the betting line for tomorrow's game has shifted in favor of the Padres, from +110 to -113. With the Padres' momentum and the Reds' recent struggles, it is advisable to place a bet on the Padres to win the first game of the series, as Cincinnati may not perform well under pressure.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-01Cincinnati Reds 2 · San Diego Padres 6
  • 2024-04-30Cincinnati Reds 4 · San Diego Padres 6
  • 2024-04-29Cincinnati Reds 5 · San Diego Padres 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cincinnati Reds defeated San Diego Padres 2-0

Cincinnati Reds defeated San Diego Padres 2-0 on May 21, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. Cincinnati Reds' strongest period was the 2nd inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded San Diego Padres -1.5 (+133) spread, Cincinnati Reds covered, while the 2 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 9.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversMoneyline · San Diego Padres -118Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 9.5 (-110)Win