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Ohio Cup Begins with Cincinnati Reds Facing Cleveland Guardians, Reds the Underdogs in Anticipated Matchup

The Ohio Cup kicks off on Monday, June 9 with the Cincinnati Reds facing off against the Cleveland Guardians. The Reds, with a record of 33-33, are four games out of a wild card spot, while the Guardians are one game back with a 34-30 record. Cincinnati swept Cleveland earlier this season. Wade Miley will pitch for the Reds and Luis Ortiz for the Guardians, with the first pitch at 6:40 P.M. EST. Cleveland is the betting favorite with the current line at -166.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +147 | Guardians -166
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-145) | Guardians -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 62%.

Cincinnati vs Cleveland Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds are currently 33-33 overall this season and are in fourth place in the National League Central Division, 7.5 games back of the Cubs for first place. They are 15-17 when playing on the road and have won four of their last five games. In their last game, the Reds defeated the Diamondbacks 4-2 with a late home run by Matt McLain. Wade Miley will start for the Reds in their upcoming game against Cleveland. They have a .244 team batting average, ranking 17th overall, and have scored the eighth most runs this season. Their power ranking is 9, ranking 9th in offense and 13th in defense, with a record of 32-33.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

Cleveland Guardians currently have a 34-30 overall record and are in third place in the American League Central division. They are 7.5 games back of the Tigers for first place and are one game out of the top wild card spot in the American League. The team is 18-13 when playing at home and has lost four of their last six games. In their most recent game, the Guardians defeated the Astros 4-2 at home, with Bo Naylor hitting two home runs and Tanner Bibee pitching well. Luis Ortiz will start the next game, with a 3-6 record and 4.02 ERA this season. The Guardians rank 25th in offense, 17th in defense, and have a power ranking of 21. They are hitting .234 this season and have a .242 batting average when playing against the National League.

Cincinnati Reds Face Uphill Battle Against Cleveland Guardians as Underdogs in Anticipated Matchup

The Cincinnati Reds have won four of their last five games, but they are anticipated to face challenges in their upcoming game against the Cleveland Guardians. Wade Miley, who has faced difficulties in both the major and minor leagues with an 8.84 ERA in minor league play, is slated to start for the Reds and is expected to pitch only a few innings. The Reds bullpen is likely to be under pressure from the Guardians lineup, which has been hitting .242 against National League teams. On the other side, Luis Ortiz will be starting for the Guardians with an impressive 2.22 ERA at home, making him a formidable opponent. It is predicted that the Guardians will outperform the Reds, making them the favored team to cover in this matchup.

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