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Blue Jays Favored to Win Final Game Against Reds in Three-Game Series

The Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in the final game of their three-game series at Rogers Centre. Nick Martinez will start for the Reds with a 3.25 ERA, while Yariel Rodríguez will take the mound for the Blue Jays with a 3.93 ERA. The Blue Jays took two out of three games in their prior series against the Reds. The game is scheduled for 7:07 PM Eastern time, with Toronto currently favored to win.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -106 | Blue Jays -106
• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+136) | Blue Jays +1.25 (-159)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Toronto will win straight-up is 51%.

Cincinnati vs Toronto Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-3 in Toronto, ending a three-game losing streak. First baseman Spencer Steer's RBI double and center fielder TJ Friedl's three hits and 10th home run of the season contributed to the win in a four-run sixth inning. Starter Julian Aguiar pitched four innings and allowed two earned runs on four hits, with righty Tony Santillan picking up the win by pitching 1.1 innings of scoreless ball. Prior to the win, the Reds had struggled offensively, scoring only one run in each of their previous three games. Friedl praised Aguiar's performance, noting his command of pitches. Key injuries are not currently affecting Wednesday's game, and Cincinnati is ranked 16th in power rankings, 14th in offense, 10th in defense, and holds a 61-65 record for the season.

Toronto Blue Jays Analysis

The Toronto Blue Jays have faced recent struggles, losing three of their last four games, including a 6-3 defeat to the Reds on Monday with Kevin Gausman taking the loss. Their offense has been quiet, scoring three runs or less in their past three games. The next game will see Rodriguez making his first start against the Reds, with a previous 0-1 record, 2.93 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP in his last three starts. SS Bo Bichette is expected to resume running this week as he continues to recover from a calf injury. The Blue Jays currently have a power ranking of 20 and rank #23 in offense, #24 in defense, and have an overall record of 59-67. In recent matchups, Cincinnati has gone 2-1 against Toronto.

Blue Jays Expected to Dominate Reds in Home Matchup on Wednesday

Rodriguez has shown impressive performance at home this season with a 2.49 ERA. The Blue Jays emerged victorious in two out of three games against the Reds last season, winning by a significant margin of 10-3 in the series' finale. On the contrary, the Reds have struggled on the road this season, losing more than 50% of their away games. Their pitching staff has allowed six or more runs in three of their last four road games. Additionally, Reds batters have only been able to hit .228 with a .370 slugging percentage in their previous 10 road games. The Blue Jays, on the other hand, have secured wins in two of their last three series at Rogers Centre, including a three-game sweep against the Texas Rangers. With the Reds losing three of their last four games, the statistics and trends strongly suggest a favorable outcome for the Blue Jays in their upcoming matchup on Wednesday.

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