The Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants clash Tuesday in game 2 of an MLB series at Oracle Park. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Reds need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Reds are 1.5 games back in the NL wild card race. The Reds pitching staff is 24th in ERA (4.74), 25th in WHIP (1.41) and 25th in quality starts (38). The Reds’ offense is 11th in runs per game (4.78), 18th in batting average (.247) and 18th in homers (153). Spencer Steer leads the Reds with 127 hits and 71 RBI, while TJ Friedl and Matt McLain have combined for 215 hits and 98 RBI. Brandon Williamson gets the ball, and he is 4-3 with a 4.18 ERA and 82 strikeouts this season. This will be Williamson’s second career game against the Giants.

Cincinnati Reds Team Facts

• The Reds have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Giants following a loss.
• The Reds have covered the run line in four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Giants following a loss.
• The Reds have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three games.
• The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Reds have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five night games against NL West opponents that held a winning record.

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The Giants look for a win after splitting their last 8 games. The Giants are 0.5 games back in the NL wild card race. The Giants pitching staff is 10th in ERA (3.97), 10th in WHIP (1.25) and 21st in quality starts (41). The Giants’ offense is 22nd in runs per game (4.32), 23rd in batting average (.239) and 21st in homers (142). JD Davis leads the Giants with 102 hits and 60 RBI, while Thairo Estrada and Wilmer Flores have combined for 196 hits and 89 RBI. Alex Cobb gets the ball, and he is 6-5 with a 3.74 ERA and 117 strikeouts this season. Cobb is 2-2 with a 2.83 ERA and 23 strikeouts in his career against the Reds.

San Francisco Giants Team Facts

• The Giants have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Reds following a home win.
• The Giants have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games following a win.
• The Giants have trailed after 7 innings in four of their last six games as home favorites against NL Central opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Giants’ last seven games.

Matchup/League Facts

• The San Francisco Giants ranks 30th in the league for steals this season (47).
• The San Francisco Giants ranks T29th in the league for triples this season (10).
• The Cincinnati Reds ranks 1st in the league for steals this season (153).
• The Cincinnati Reds ranks 3rd in the league for triples this season (29).

Randy’s Pick

The Reds are having a rough week, and they’re at a disadvantage in this game on the road with Brandon Williamson against Alex Cobb. However, the Reds have been too good of a team in the second half to think these struggles will continue forever. Also, Cobb has had a troublesome month, allowing 20 runs in his last 26.1 innings. This is a lot of plus money. Give me the Reds and the more favorable price.