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Cincinnati Reds vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 5, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: loanDepot park — Miami, Florida

Article updated Aug 5, 6:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The MLB season is in full swing, with a highly anticipated National League matchup set for Monday as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Miami Marlins. The game will be held at

Game outlook

The MLB season is in full swing, with a highly anticipated National League matchup set for Monday as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Miami Marlins. The game will be held at loanDepot Park in Miami, FL, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 ET. The Reds, with a record of 75-87, will send their starting pitcher (ERA: ) to the mound, while the Marlins, currently 42-70, will counter with Roddery Munoz (ERA: 5.45). Cincinnati opens as the favorite at -138, with the current line at Cincinnati -135. Expect an exciting game between these two teams vying for a win.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Reds -135 | Marlins +121

Spread: Reds -1.5 (+120) | Marlins +1.5 (-140)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 57%.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds were expected to improve this season with their young talent, but they have struggled to find consistency offensively. They are currently ranked 28th in team batting average and 20th in OPS. Their recent series against San Francisco resulted in two losses out of three games. The team is now 1-3 in their last four games, with a 53-58 overall record, placing them last in the N.L. Central. The Reds are 9.5 games behind the Brewers and 6.0 games out of the wild card race. They are considered unlikely to make the postseason, with odds of +1,500 to qualify. Despite having the 10th-toughest schedule remaining, they are determined to turn their season around. Monday's starting pitcher is yet to be announced.

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Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins are currently struggling in the N.L. East with a record of 42-70. They had a rough start to the season, going 0-9 and making several trades at this year's deadline to acquire prospects. Despite their struggles, they were able to salvage a series split with the Braves over the weekend, winning Sunday's finale 7-0. Roddery Munoz will be starting in Monday night's series opener, looking to improve on his rocky debut season. The Marlins have a power ranking of 19 and rank 29th in offense and 28th in defense. In their last three matchups, Cincinnati went 1-2 against Miami.

Cincinnati Reds Favored to Win Monday's Series Opener Despite Recent Struggles

Despite recent struggles from both teams, the Cincinnati Reds appear to have an advantage in the upcoming game. I am recommending placing a bet on the Reds to win in Monday's series opener. Specifically, my decision is based on a strategy to fade Roddery Munoz. Munoz, a right-handed pitcher, has had a challenging season with a 5.45 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 14 appearances totaling 66.0 innings. With a high rate of 2.59 HR/9, Munoz has struggled to prevent home runs. In contrast, the Reds have shown strength in hitting home runs, ranking 12th in the league with 125. Additionally, with their base-stealing ability ranked first with 160 stolen bases, the Reds have the potential to generate enough offense to secure a win in this matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Reds vs Marlins archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Reds vs Marlins matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds-138 → -136Moved
  • Moneyline · Miami Marlins+127 → +125Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Reds-1.5 (+120) → -1.5 (+120)Unchanged
  • Spread · Miami Marlins+1.5 (-140) → +1.5 (-136)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Cincinnati Reds
75-87 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Miami Marlins
80-82 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-08-05T10:35:09.944Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-07-14Miami Marlins 3 · Cincinnati Reds 2
  • 2024-07-13Miami Marlins 6 · Cincinnati Reds 10
  • 2024-07-12Miami Marlins 4 · Cincinnati Reds 7
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Cincinnati Reds defeated Miami Marlins 10-3

Cincinnati Reds defeated Miami Marlins 10-3 on August 5, 2024, a 7-run decision in the series. Cincinnati Reds' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Cincinnati Reds -1.5 (+120) spread, Cincinnati Reds covered, while the 13 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PurplebloodTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • DerekFisherMoneyline · Miami Marlins +127Loss
  • TgodfreyTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • ThetotalerMoneyline · Miami Marlins +127Loss
  • 1118240754Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds +127Win
  • RoycejacobsMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -138Win
  • MauriceJonesMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -138Win
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Miami Marlins +127Loss
  • PeytoncTotal · Over 8.5 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds -140Win
  • DawhizMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -140Win
  • DoclocksTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • KryptonMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -135Win
  • KryptonTotal · Under 8.5 (-110)Loss
  • TrysomeMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -135Win