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Cincinnati Reds Favored to Win in National League Battle Against Miami Marlins on July 8th

The Miami Marlins will face off against the Cincinnati Reds in a National League battle on Tuesday, July 8th. The Marlins, currently in third place in the NL East, have been in good form with 10 wins in their last 13 games. The Reds, in fourth place in the NL Central, have lost six of their last 10 games. Eury Perez (ERA: 4.5) will start for the Marlins, while Nick Martinez (ERA: 4.2) will start for the Reds. Cincinnati is the betting favorite with odds opening at -122 and currently at -121. The game is set to start at 7:10 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +105 | Reds -121
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-195) | Reds -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 55%.

Miami vs Cincinnati Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins currently hold a 41-48 overall record and are in third place in the National League East, 11.5 games behind the Phillies. They have a 21-21 record on the road and are 7.5 games out of a wildcard spot in the NL. Despite this, they have won 11 of their last 14 games. On Tuesday, Eury Perez will start for the Marlins against the Reds, with a 1-2 record and a 4.50 ERA in five starts. Miami is 3-2 when Perez starts this year. The Marlins have a .252 batting average, ranking 10th in the league, and have hit the fifth fewest home runs. In terms of power ranking, they are 18th in offense, 25th in defense, and have a 40-48 record.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Cincinnati Reds are currently 46-45 overall this season, placing them in fourth in the National League Central division, 8.5 games behind the Cubs for the lead. They have a home record of 24-20 and have lost five of their last seven games, including a 5-1 loss to the Marlins on July 7th. Nick Martinez will be starting for the Reds against the Marlins, with a record of 6-8 and a 4.20 ERA in 17 starts and two relief appearances. The Reds are 7-12 in games started by Martinez this season. Offensively, the Reds are hitting .246 and are ranked 18th, scoring the ninth most runs and ranking 18th in hits. At home, they have a batting average of .249. The Reds have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked #9 for offense and #16 for defense. Their last three matchups against the Marlins resulted in a 1-2 record for Miami.

Cincinnati Reds Favored to Win in Upcoming Game Against Miami Marlins

Currently, the Miami Marlins are on an impressive streak, winning 11 of their last 14 games, while the Cincinnati Reds have faced recent losses in five of their last seven outings. Despite this, my prediction for the upcoming game favors the Reds. Nick Martinez, a reliable pitcher for the Reds, will be starting and has demonstrated strong performance at home with a 3.42 ERA in their home ballpark. On the other hand, Eury Perez of the Marlins has struggled on the road, boasting a 6.35 ERA. Additionally, the Reds have shown strength in scoring runs, ranking ninth in the league, while the Marlins have struggled to convert on base opportunities, ranking 22nd in runs scored. Furthermore, the Marlins have a lower batting average of .232 against NL Central opponents. Considering these factors, it is recommended to place your bet on the Reds covering the spread.

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