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Reds Look to Secure Series Win Against Twins on Getaway Day at Great American Ball Park

In this article, we provide a prediction for the final game of a series between the Twins and Reds as they compete at Great American Ball Park. The Reds won the opening game of the series, and both teams are looking for positive momentum. The starting pitchers are Chris Paddack for the Twins and Nick Martinez for the Reds. Cincinnati is the betting favorite, opening at -109. Stay tuned for the result of the middle game to see which team gains the upper hand on getaway day.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Twins -101 | Reds -109
• Spread: Twins -1.5 (+140) | Reds +1.5 (-170)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 52%.

Minnesota vs Cincinnati Stats

Minnesota Twins

Despite a disappointing loss in their last game, the Minnesota Twins continue to struggle as they dropped their fifth straight and ninth in the last 11 games. Currently standing third in the AL Central with a 35-36 record, the Twins are 10 games behind the Tigers for the top spot. In their recent game against Cincinnati, Minnesota finished with eight hits with notable performances from Ryan Jeffers and Trevor Larnach. Byron Buxton and Harrison Bader each hit home runs in the loss. Pitcher David Festa had a solid performance, but Brock Stewart took the loss. Looking ahead, Chris Paddack will make his 15th start of the season for the Twins, hoping to improve upon his recent struggles. Despite their current power ranking of 28, the Twins sit at 20th in offense and 14th in defense, averaging 4.13 runs scored and 4.04 runs allowed per game.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds won their third straight game, improving their record to 38-35 and tying for third place in the NL Central. They defeated Minnesota with a final score of 5-3 on Tuesday night, with Jake Fraley leading the team with two RBI. Pitcher Andrew Abbott performed well, allowing five runs with no walks and five strikeouts but did not factor in the decision. Nick Martinez is scheduled to start the next game for the Reds, with a record of 4-7 and a 3.92 ERA this season. The Reds have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked #8 for offense, scoring an average of 4.65 runs per game. Their defense is ranked #15, giving up an average of 4.08 runs per game. The Minnesota Twins have won 2 out of the last 3 matchups against Cincinnati.

Minnesota Twins Struggle Continues as Cincinnati Reds Gain Momentum

The Minnesota Twins have shown inconsistency in their performance this season, with both winning streaks and losing streaks. Currently, the team is experiencing a downturn with five consecutive losses in their last eleven games. Similarly, pitcher Paddack has also faced difficulties, losing all of his last five starts. On the other hand, the Cincinnati Reds have been more stable, winning their last three games. With a home record of 19-16 compared to the Twins' away record of 16-24, the Reds appear to be the stronger team for this matchup. Considering the current form and home advantage, it is recommended to favor the Reds in this game on their home turf.

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