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Cincinnati Reds Favored to Defeat Oakland Athletics in Thursday Matchup

The Cincinnati Reds are set to host the Oakland Athletics on Thursday at 5:10 p.m. EST in a matchup between two teams battling for pride as they are all but eliminated from playoff contention. The Reds, with a record of 63-70, are favored with a -125 money line, while the Athletics, with a record of 58-75, are the underdogs. The starting pitchers will be J.T. Ginn for the Athletics and Julian Aguiar for the Reds. The total is set at 10.5 runs, and the Reds opened as -129 favorites with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +115 | Reds -129
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-168) | Reds -1.5 (+148)
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 56%.

Oakland vs Cincinnati Stats

Oakland Athletics

Oakland earned an impressive upset win over the Milwaukee Brewers, with a score of 4-3. Joey Estes had a solid start, only surrendering two hits and two runs in 5.2 innings. The team made some under-the-radar signings including Alex Wood, Scott Alexander, and Trevor Gott, who unfortunately underwent Tommy John surgery. They have since acquired Austin Adams and T.J. McFarland in minor deals. Brent Rooker has been the MVP of the team's offense, leading in multiple categories. On the pitching side, JP Sears has been the most consistent starter while Mason Miller leads in saves. J.T. Ginn will open the game for the Athletics, showing promise in his limited outings. Currently ranked 25 in offense, #22 in defense, and 58-75 this season, Oakland looks to continue their success with key players performing well.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds suffered a 4-3 loss to the Pirates, with Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer putting up solid offensive performances. Despite some recent trades, the Reds seem to be focusing on building for the future rather than contending this season. De La Cruz stands out for his impressive offensive stats, while Hunter Greene leads the pitching staff. Julian Aguiar has shown promise in his limited starts. The Reds rank 18th in power rankings, with a strong offense and solid defense, and have a record of 63-70. In their recent matchups, Oakland went 0-3 against Cincinnati.

Aguiar's Consistency Gives Oakland Edge Over Ginn and Cincinnati

Both pitchers lack experience, but Aguiar has shown more consistency by pitching 5+ innings. Ginn, on the other hand, has only gone two innings, which raises concerns about Oakland's ability to contain Cincinnati's offense with unreliable pitchers in the bullpen. The Reds are at risk of a home sweep, increasing the likelihood of a stronger performance to secure a win. After choosing Oakland in the previous games, I am confident in my prediction for the remainder of the series.

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