Cincinnati Reds vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions
On Tuesday evening, the Cincinnati Reds (76-81) will face off against the Cleveland Guardians (90-67) in the first game of their two-game series at Progressive Field. The
Game outlook
On Tuesday evening, the Cincinnati Reds (76-81) will face off against the Cleveland Guardians (90-67) in the first game of their two-game series at Progressive Field. The Reds will have Jakob Junis on the mound, boasting a 4-0 record and a 2.61 ERA in his six starts in 2024. The Guardians will counter with Tanner Bibee, who holds an 11-8 record and a 3.56 ERA in his 30 starts this season. The Reds and Guardians previously split a series played in Cincinnati. The game is scheduled for 6:40 PM Eastern time, with Cleveland opening as the betting favorite at -164. The line has remained unchanged as of now.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds +145 | Guardians -164
Spread: Reds +1.5 (-150) | Guardians -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 62%.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds were unable to complete a sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates, ultimately falling 2-0 in the series finale. Leadoff hitter Jonathan India managed two of the team's three hits in the game. Despite a strong pitching performance from Hunter Greene, who returned from the IL, the Reds could not secure the win. The team's pitching staff has shown improvement recently, holding opponents to three runs or less in three consecutive games. However, the Reds currently rank 19th in the majors in ERA with 4.12. Reds manager David Bell has been fired with five games left in the season, as the team's playoff drought continues since 2012. Key injuries are not affecting the team at this time. The team is ranked 14th in power ranking, with an offense averaging 4.44 runs per game and a defense allowing 4.34 runs per game. Their current record for the season is 76-81.