Colorado Rockies (22-72) vs. Cincinnati Reds (48-47)
July 12, 2025 8:10 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati Reds -330 / Colorado Rockies 257; Over/Under: 10.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, July 12, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies (22-72, 12-36 Away) lost six series in a row to the Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Brewers, Astros, White Sox, and Red Sox. After being swept by the Red Sox, the Rockies opened the current series against the Reds with a 3-2 victory. Ryan McMahon led the offense with a two-run homer, while German Marquez pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing one run on five hits with eight strikeouts and three walks. Jake Bird was credited with the win.
This year, the Rockies average 3.53 runs per game (27th in the MLB) on a .230/.291/.380 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Rockies’ staff has a 5.66 ERA (30th) and 1.57 WHIP (30th). Hunter Goodman leads the Rockies with a .278 batting average, 17 home runs, and 52 RBI this season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Rockies is Bradley Blalock, who is 0-2 in three starts this season, with a 12.94 ERA and 2.06 WHIP in 16.0 innings.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Reds (48-47, 26-22 Home) are back home from three series on the road, where they lost to the Red Sox and Phillies, and split with the Marlins. The Reds fell short 3-2 to the Rockies in the opening game on Friday. Chase Burns pitched for 6.0 innings in a no-decision, allowing two runs on four hits with ten strikeouts and three walks. Tony Santillan took the loss.
This season, the Reds average 4.59 runs per game (10th in the MLB) on a .245/.316/.395 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Reds’ staff has a 3.95 ERA (17th) and 1.24 WHIP (11th). Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with a .282 batting average, 18 home runs, and 63 RBI this season.
Brady Singer will take the mound for the Reds on Saturday. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 7-7 record in 18 starts this year with a 4.32 ERA and 1.36 WHIP in 93.2 innings.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Rockies’ last nine day games against NL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Reds’ last five games as favorites against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Rockies’ last nine games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last five games between the Rockies and Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Reds rank 9th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.236).
- The Reds rank T10th in the league for runs scored this season (433).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (915).
- The Rockies rank 30th in the league for ERA this season (5.59).
Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies Prediction
The Reds won eight of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last five, while this season, Cincinnati was better in three of four meetings. Bradley Blalock is back from the minors in place of Chase Dollander, who was sent down to the Triple-A, but I don’t think he will be an improvement. Blalock was disastrous in his three starts this year, and he already faced the Reds, allowing six runs in 4.0 innings in a loss. The Reds will score multiple runs off of him early on. Brady Singer, on the other hand, surrendered more than three runs just twice in his previous nine starts. Still, I believe the Rockies will contribute enough to help us win the Over bet. Expect more runs than yesterday.
