Cincinnati Reds (4-7) vs. San Francisco Giants (8-2)
April 8, 2025 9:45 pm EDT
The Line: San Francisco Giants -125 / Cincinnati Reds 105; Over/Under: 7.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Giants vs Reds Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 8th, at Oracle Park. Let’s take a look at a San Francisco Giants vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction.
Giants Fell Just Short
The Giants got two runners on in the 9th inning, but it wasn’t enough on Monday, and they lost 2-0. The Giants finished the game with four hits, but the clutch hits didn’t come, and that led to the defeat. Logan Webb had quite the start, going seven innings and giving up four hits and zero runs, but it wasn’t enough. He also finished with 10 strikeouts.
The Giants, overall, are averaging 5.44 runs, and they need to get the offense to be a whole lot better here. They also have a positive run differential of 2.11, which is the third-best in the league. Landen Roupp is going to get the start for the Igants, and he sits with a 0-0 record and an ERA of 6.75. Against the Astros, he went four innings, giving up four hits and three runs. He did have eight strikeouts, though.
Why the Giants Will Beat the Reds
- The Reds have lost each of their last 10 games as road underdogs against NL West opponents following a win.
- The Giants have won each of their last six home games against NL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last seven Tuesday night games.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs against the Giants following a win.
- The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs against NL West opponents.
What a Game for the Reds
No one can say the game on Monday was pretty, at least for the offense, but the pitching was lights out, and they made just enough hits late to pick up the win. They tried to give Hunter Greene the complete game, but he ended up falling short as he gave up two hits in the 9th. Greene ended up going 4.2 innings, giving up four hits, zero runs, and seven strikeouts. On Sunday, against the Milwaukee Brewers, they ended up losing 8-2.
The Reds are averaging 3.9 runs overall, while their pitching is giving up 3.8 runs per game. Nick Lodolo will start for the Reds. He has a 1-1 record and an ERA of 2.42. Against the Brewers, he went 6.2 innings, giving up four hits and one run.
Why the Reds Will Beat the Giants
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Reds and Giants at Oracle Park.
- The Giants have lost three of their last four games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The Reds have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 night games against National League opponents.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against National League opponents.
Giants vs Reds Prediction
The Reds won on Monday because of the pitching, and it will happen again here. Lodolo has been quite impressive, and he sits with a 2.42 ERA. The Reds didn’t give him much run support, and that is going to be the same story here. Roupp hasn’t been dominant this season, but I am just not sold on this Reds offense, and that will end up being the difference here. The Reds and Giants will be involved in a pitchers’ duel, and the under will end up the cashing.
