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Cincinnati Reds Favored in Upcoming Matchup Against Miami Marlins with Strong Pitching Matchup Ahead

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming game between the Miami Marlins and the Cincinnati Reds, who are facing off in the third game of a four-game series. The Marlins took the first game with a 5-1 victory, and the second game had yet to conclude at the time of publication. Sandy Alcantara will be starting for the Marlins, while Andrew Abbott will be starting for the Reds. Cincinnati is the betting favorite at -140, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Marlins +123 | Reds -140
• Spread: Marlins +1.5 (-162) | Reds -1.5 (+134)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 58%.

Miami vs Cincinnati Stats

Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins secured their 11th victory in 14 games by defeating the Cincinnati Reds in the opening game of the series. With a current record of 41-48, the Marlins are in third place in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 11 games. In the game against the Reds, Miami recorded 10 hits with Xavier Edwards and Augustin Ramirez leading the offensive charge. Janson Junk earned the win on the mound, pitching six innings and allowing only one unearned run. Sandy Alcantara is scheduled to start the next game for the Marlins, boasting a 4-8 record with a 7.01 ERA this season. The team's power ranking is 5, with rankings of 18 in offense, 25 in defense, and a 41-48 season record.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Cincinnati Reds lost their third straight game in the opening game of the series on Monday night, bringing their overall record to 46-45 and placing them fourth in the NL Central, 8.5 games behind the Cubs. Against Miami, the Reds struggled offensively with only three hits and zero hits with runners in scoring position. Brady Singer took the loss, pitching five innings and allowing two runs. Andrew Abbott will start the next game for the Reds, with a 7-1 record and 2.15 ERA this season. The Reds have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked 9th for offense, averaging 4.61 runs per game and 17th for defense, giving up an average of 4.26 runs per game. Miami has gone 1-2 in their last three matchups against Cincinnati.

Miami Marlins Face Tough Pitching Matchup Against Cincinnati Reds as Trade Deadline Looms

The Miami Marlins have shown strong performance recently, however, the unfavorable pitching matchup raises concerns. There is speculation that Sandy Alcantara may be targeted by other teams at the trade deadline if the Marlins choose to sell, although his current statistics may impact the return value. With an ERA above seven and opposing hitters maintaining a .264/.333/.430 slash line against him, Alcantara's performance, particularly in road games, has been underwhelming. Conversely, Cincinnati Reds' pitcher, Abbott, has demonstrated consistent performance this season despite a challenging game against the Phillies. While Abbott has struggled in past matchups against the Marlins, his strong season performance suggests he may have the advantage in this upcoming game. Overall, the Reds may secure a victory if their offense regains momentum after recent lackluster performances.

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