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Diamondbacks Favored in Three-Game Series Against Reds, Zac Gallen to Pitch

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in a three-game series, with the Diamondbacks holding a slight advantage in the betting odds. Zac Gallen will take the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Frankie Montas will be pitching for the Reds. Last year, Arizona won the season series between the two teams with a 4-3 record. The current betting line favors Arizona at -128.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks -128 | Reds +111
• Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+125) | Reds +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 56%.

Arizona vs Cincinnati Stats

Arizona Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen will be pitching for the seventh time this season on Tuesday, coming off a tough outing where he conceded three runs, including two home runs, in five innings against the Mariners. Despite this, Gallen has had a solid year overall with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP, accompanied by a 3-2 record in 32 innings pitched. The Arizona Diamondbacks have struggled this season, currently ranking 19th in power rankings and 8th in offense, averaging 5.00 runs per game. Christian Walker has been a bright spot for the team, hitting seven homers with 24 RBIs and a .871 OPS on the season. Arizona will look to improve their 15-20 record as they face the Reds in their upcoming series.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Frankie Montas is set to return from the IL on Tuesday after an injury that caused him to exit early in his last outing. Although he has struggled this season with a 4.19 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP, the veteran righty will look to regain his form. Cincinnati Reds, currently struggling with a five-game losing streak, has had issues at the plate and in series losses. Elly De La Cruz has been a standout hitter for the Reds with eight home runs and a .928 OPS. Jeimer Candelario's availability for the upcoming game is uncertain. Cincinnati has been averaging 4.47 runs per game, ranking 14th in offense, and their pitching has reported a 4.00 ERA, positioning them 19th in the league. Additionally, the Reds have a power ranking of 23 and a 16-18 overall record. Arizona has recently won 1 out of their last 3 matchups against Cincinnati. If you're interested in sports betting, make sure to check out our sportsbook promo codes for increased earnings.

Diamondbacks Dominate Padres, Reds Struggle: Gallen Shines, Montas Falters

The Arizona Diamondbacks are coming off a convincing 11-4 victory over the Padres, boosting the team's confidence. On the other hand, the Cincinnati Reds are currently struggling, having lost five consecutive games with a lackluster performance at home, losing four of their last five matchups. Diamondbacks' starting pitcher Zac Gallen has been consistently dependable, allowing three runs or fewer in all but one of his starts this season. Gallen possesses a strong track record and has established himself as one of the premier pitchers in Major League Baseball in recent years. In contrast, Reds pitcher Frankie Montas has struggled in his recent outings, giving up a total of eight runs in just 7.1 innings. Montas has historically struggled against the Diamondbacks, surrendering a total of 10 runs in 7.2 innings pitched.

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