In this article, we will formulate a Reds vs Diamondbacks Prediction for this MLB matchup on Saturday, August 22nd in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 68-61 record this season and are sitting in the 3rd place of the NL West. They have a 37-27 home record and are coming off a 9-0 home win against the Reds. They will face the Cubs and the Giants next.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a .244 batting average this season, .318 OBP and .399 Slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA and 1.28 WHIP. Gabriel Moreno is the Diamondbacks’ best hitter with a .308 batting average. Ketel Marte leads the team in RBI with 67, while also adding a team-high 21 home runs.
Michael Soroka (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, and he has a 8-3 record, 2.93 ERA and 1.11 WHIP.
Cincinnati Reds Preview
The Cincinnati Reds have a 61-68 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the NL Central. They have a 29-32 road record and are coming off a 0-9 road loss against the Diamondbacks. They will face the Giants and the Cubs next.
The Cincinnati Reds have a .225 batting average this season, .305 OBP and .389 Slugging percentage. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has a 4.51 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. Sal Stewart is the Reds’ best hitter with a .259 batting average, while also leading the team in RBI with 96 and adding a team-high 27 home runs.
Rhett Lowder (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Reds, and he has a 4-8 record, 5.17 ERA and 1.49 WHIP.
Cincinnati Reds @ Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends: August 22, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Michael Soroka Record this season: 8-3 ERA: 2.93
- Home Record: 4-2
- Last 5 against Reds: 0-2
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Reds have lost seven of their last eight night games against the Diamondbacks following a loss.
- The Diamondbacks have won six of their last seven games against NL Central opponents.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against National League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in each of their last five games against NL Central opponents.
- The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven road night games.
- The Diamondbacks have won the first inning in each of their last five home games.
- The Reds have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last nine games at Chase Field.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Rhett Lowder Record this season: 4-8 ERA: 5.17
- Road Record: 2-7
- Last 5 against Diamondbacks: 0-0
Why the Cincinnati Reds will win
- The Reds have won five of their last six games as underdogs following a road loss.
- The Diamondbacks have lost three of their last four games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Reds have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against the Diamondbacks following a road loss.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against the Reds following a home win.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games.
- The Reds have led after 5 innings in each of their last six Saturday night games as road underdogs.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Reds’ last nine road games against NL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Diamondbacks’ last four games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Reds’ last six games against NL West opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight games against National League opponents.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Moreno has recorded at least one hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last 14 games.
- Jordan Lawlar has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances against NL opponents.
- Gabriel Moreno ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.308) this season.
Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts
- Eugenio Suarez has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances with his team as a road underdog against NL West opponents.
- Rhett Lowder has recorded four or more strikeouts in nine of his last 10 appearances with the Reds as underdogs.
- Sal Stewart has recorded at least one hit in each of the Reds’ last 12 road games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for triples this season (33).
- The Diamondbacks rank 2nd in the league for strikeouts against this season (940).
- The Reds rank 30th in the league for hits this season (962).
- The Reds rank 30th in the league for batting average this season (.225).
Reds vs Diamondbacks Prediction
The Diamondbacks are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Reds and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Arizona.
In this Reds vs Diamondbacks Prediction, the Diamondbacks are coming as -160 home favorites. I like the Dbacks at home in this one, as they have a big pitching edge with Michael Soroka going up against Rhett Lowder. Soroka has given up just two runs in his two starts after his injury and has been even better at home with a 1.88 ERA. On the flip side, Lowder has been terrible on the road with a 7.23 ERA and in their last 10 game, the Dbacks have both a better offense and a better bullpen ERA. Take the Dbacks at home in this one.