MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies – August 22, 2022

The Cincinnati Reds (47-71) face the Philadelphia Phillies (66-54) at Citizens Bank Park on Monday at 7:05pm (ET). Let’s take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Luis Cessa is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Noah Syndergaard is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -235, while the Reds are at +195. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -121.

• The Reds (-106) have a 56-62 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (-115) hold a record of 63-57.
• The Reds have a 58-56-4 O/U record this season (meaning 58 games have gone over the total runs line, 56 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 58-55-7 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

• The Reds are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging +0.3 more at 4.6 runs (8th).
• In the field, the Reds are allowing a whopping 5.2 runs per game this season (28th in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.0 runs (10th).

Let’s take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

• Looking at their batting averages this season, the Reds are at .240 (ranking 19th in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .250 (11th).

Home Runs

• In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 153 (6th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 111 (20th).

Runs Batted In

• Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 479 RBIs to rank 20th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 528 RBIs to rank 8th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

• The Phillies have an earned run average of 3.74 this season (8th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 5.01 (28th).

Strikeouts

• Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 1038 this season, ranking 12th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 9th for total strikeouts, recording 1054.

Opponent Batting Average

• Opponents are batting an average of .237 against the Phillies this season (10th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds’ opponents are at .256 (25th).

First Innings Moneyline

• Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
• Reds 19-27-72 15-11-35 4-15-37 10-7-10 9-20-62 0-1-0 1-2-7
• Phillies 29-23-68 18-12-31 11-11-37 22-11-42 7-12-26 0-0-0 1-3-6

Lead After Three Innings

• Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
• Reds 39-48-31 27-19-15 12-28-16 11-13-3 28-35-28 0-1-0 5-4-1
• Phillies 47-39-34 30-15-16 17-24-18 38-17-20 9-22-14 0-0-0 2-5-3

NRFI/YRFI

• The NRFI is 68-50 in Reds games this season. The Phillies have a 66-54 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Reds recorded an 1-0 extra innings victory over the Phillies at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday. Alejo Lopez led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.