Cincinnati Reds vs
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Cincinnati Reds favored to win over struggling Miami Marlins in Wednesday's matchup at 6:40 p.m. ET

The Cincinnati Reds are set to face off against the Miami Marlins in the third game of their four-game series on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. Andrew Abbott, with an ERA of 3.41, will be the starting pitcher for the Reds, while Valente Bellozo, with an ERA of 4.2, will take the mound for the Marlins. The Reds are currently the betting favorites with the line opening at -147 and remaining unchanged. Stay tuned for the outcome of Tuesday's game before the Wednesday matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -147 | Marlins +135
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (+119) | Marlins +1.5 (-131)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 60%.

Cincinnati vs Miami Stats

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati secured a decisive victory in Game 1 of the series against Miami, winning by a score of 10-3 on Monday. With a current record of 54-58, the Reds are currently in fourth place in the NL Central. Cincinnati's batting statistics rank at 28th in batting average, 24th in on-base percentage, and 18th in slugging percentage in the majors. Facing a new pitcher in Bellozo, the Reds will be starting left-hander Andrew Abbott, who holds a 9-8 record with a 3.41 ERA. In his last start against the Giants, Abbott went 4.1 innings allowing two runs. However, his career ERA against Miami stands at 13.50. The team boasts a collective ERA of 3.90, placing them 12th in the league. Cincinnati is currently ranked 15th in offense with an average of scoring 4.37 runs per game, and 9th in defense, allowing an average of 4.12 runs against.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins entered Tuesday's game with a record of 42-71 and had been blown out in the first game of the series. Despite this, they managed to win the final two games against Atlanta. Right-hander Valente Bellozo, who is 0-1 with a 4.20 ERA this season, will be starting for the Marlins. Miami has a team ERA of 4.49, ranking 25th in the league. Offensively, the Marlins have struggled, slashing .238/.292/.364, ranking 21st, 29th, and 29th in the majors. At home, they are slashing .242/.303/.370. The Marlins have a power ranking of 18 and are ranked 29th in offense, scoring an average of 3.64 runs per game, and 27th in defense, giving up an average of 4.89 runs per game. In their last three matchups against Cincinnati, the Marlins went 1-2.

Cincinnati Reds Favored Against Struggling Miami Marlins on Moneyline

Despite their struggles this season, Cincinnati and Miami present a favorable opportunity to consider the Reds on the moneyline. Abbott has demonstrated consistency and should fare well against the Marlins' struggling offense, which has faced challenges in both getting runners on base and scoring runs. Notably, Cincinnati holds a 9-3 record as a road favorite this season, while Miami has a record of 18-23 as a home underdog. These trends suggest a potential advantage for the Reds in this matchup. Therefore, it is recommended to consider taking the Reds on the moneyline at -155.

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