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Boston Red Sox Favored against the Cincinnati Reds in Second Game of Series, Fitts to Pitch for Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Boston Red Sox in the second game of a three-game series, with Brady Singer pitching for the Reds and Richard Fitts taking the mound for the Red Sox. Fitts will be looking to earn his first win for the Red Sox as they aim to replicate last year's season series victory. Boston is the favorite in this matchup with a -115 opening line. Stay tuned for the Reds vs. Red Sox prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +102 | Red Sox -115
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-200) | Red Sox -1.5 (+174)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 53%.

Cincinnati vs Boston Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds will have Brady Singer on the mound on Tuesday, despite his recent shaky performance against the Yankees where he conceded four runs in five innings. Singer, having a decent season overall, has posted a 3.67 ERA this month and holds a 4.31 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with a 7-6 record in 85.2 innings pitched for the year. Against the Red Sox, he has a 4.71 ERA and a 2-2 record in 21 career innings.

The Reds are currently on a road trip and have shown themselves to be a threat, winning four of their past five series. They are five games out of first in the division and 2.5 games out of a wildcard spot. Cincinnati recently won a home series against the Yankees and two out of three against the Padres, with strong pitching performances.

Shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been performing exceptionally well, posting a 1.1 OPS in June and hitting 18 home runs with 57 RBIs and an .861 OPS for the season. Catcher Jose Trevino has also had a standout season with 14 RBIs and a .807 OPS. First baseman Spencer Steer has been impressive at the plate, with six RBIs in his past five games. Austin Hayes has returned after a month on the IL with a solid .862 OPS.

Cincinnati is averaging 4.62 runs per game, ranking them 10th in offense, while their pitching has been a strength with a 3.82 ERA, placing them 15th. With a power ranking of 13, the team is ranked 10th in offense, 14th in defense (allowing an average of 4.16 runs per game), and currently holds a 44-40 record for the season.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox are sending Richard Fitts to the mound for his first meeting against the Reds. Fitts has shown promise, with a 4.68 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP in 25 innings of work this season. The Red Sox are looking to reach the .500 mark after struggling in recent games, scoring 18 runs while giving up 15 in their past three home games. Despite their struggles, they are only three games out of a wildcard spot. Jarren Duran is in a slump with zero RBIs in his last 10 games, while Wilyer Abreu has been a standout player with six RBIs in his past six games. Trevor Story and Ceddane Rafaela have also contributed to the team's offense. The Red Sox are averaging 4.69 runs per game and have a 4.00 ERA. They are ranked 19th in power rankings and are currently 41-44 overall. Cincinnati has a 2-1 record in their last three matchups against Boston.

Red Sox Set to Capitalize on Home Field Advantage Against Struggling Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have recently achieved success in their games, primarily at home, but faced a setback in their previous road series. On the other hand, the Boston Red Sox have shown strength at home, winning six of their last eight games at Fenway Park. Reds pitcher Brady Singer struggled in his last outing, allowing four runs, while historically struggling against the Red Sox with a 4.71 ERA in 21 innings pitched. The Reds have suffered losses in three of Singer's last five starts. In contrast, Red Sox pitcher Richard Fitts performed well in his previous outing, limiting the Angels to just two runs. With a bullpen boasting a 3.59 ERA, the Red Sox hold an advantage in a potential bullpen battle. Considering their success at home, the Red Sox offer great value in this matchup.

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