San Diego Padres vs
Cincinnati RedsPredictions & Preview

Reds Favored as Padres Aim to Avoid Third Road Series Loss

The San Diego Padres will face the Cincinnati Reds in the final game of their three-game series at Great American Ball Park on Sunday afternoon. The Padres will be looking to avoid their third consecutive road series loss, while the Reds aim to secure a series win. Stephen Kolek (3-3, 3.95 ERA) will start for the Padres, while Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.63 ERA) will take the mound for the Reds. Cincinnati is the betting favorite with a -130 opening line. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Padres vs. Reds matchup. Please note that this preview was written before Saturday's game was played.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +118 | Reds -130
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-194) | Reds -1.5 (+160)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 57%.

San Diego vs Cincinnati Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres saw their two-game winning streak come to an end at the hands of the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of their series. Currently third in the NL West standings, just half a game behind San Francisco, the Padres are looking to improve their position in the division with a win on Sunday. San Diego averages 4.16 runs per game, ranking 21st in the league, with a .246 batting average (16th), a .314 on base percentage (20th), and a .376 slugging percentage (24th). Manny Machado leads the team with a .295 batting average and 47 RBI, while Fernando Tatis Jr. leads in home runs with 15. Defensively, the Padres are giving up 3.96 runs per game (ninth in the league) with opponents batting .228 against them (fourth), and a 3.64 ERA (eighth) and a 1.22 WHIP (ninth). In their last outing, Kolek struggled, giving up five hits and five runs in 4.1 innings in a 10-6 loss to Washington. Overall, with a power ranking of 13, the Padres rank 19th in offense, scoring an average of 4.20 runs per game, and 10th in defense, allowing an average of 3.91 runs against them per game. The team holds a 44-37 record so far this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds have rebounded from a series loss to St. Louis with a series win over the New York Yankees. They are currently fourth in the NL Central standings, 1.5 games behind the Cardinals. The Reds will aim to continue their momentum and climb up the division standings as they seek their second consecutive series win on Sunday.

Offensively, Cincinnati averages 4.63 runs per game, ranking 10th in the league. However, their .247 batting average is 15th, with a .320 on-base percentage (14th) and a .403 slugging percentage (13th). TJ Friedl leads the team with a .284 batting average, while Elly De La Cruz leads in home runs and RBI.

On the defensive end, the Reds are giving up 4.13 runs per game, placing them 14th. Opponents have a .231 batting average against them, ranking fifth in the league. Their 3.81 ERA is 11th, with a WHIP of 1.21.

Pitcher Lodolo recently had a strong performance, allowing only one run in 4.1 innings in a win against the Yankees. He holds a 1-1 record with a 3.00 ERA in two games against San Diego. The Reds have a power ranking of 9 and are ranked 10th in offense, scoring an average of 4.59 runs per game. They are 16th in defense, giving up an average of 4.17 runs per game, with an overall record of 43-39. In their recent matchups, San Diego went 1-2 against Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds Favored to Win Against San Diego Padres in Upcoming Match

The Cincinnati Reds have demonstrated a strong performance in their recent games, winning four out of their last five matches. Conversely, the San Diego Padres have won four out of their last six games. The Reds are expected to have an advantage in the upcoming game due to their success against right-handed pitchers, as they will be facing Kolek who has struggled on the mound in recent outings, conceding 13 runs in his last three starts. In contrast, the Padres may face offensive challenges as they have historically struggled against left-handed pitchers, and will be going up against Lodolo who has shown consistency in his performances, particularly at home where he has only allowed six runs in his last three starts. With Lodolo expected to limit the Padres' offense, it is advisable to consider betting on the Cincinnati Reds to win on the money line.

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