In this article we will formulate a Reds vs Phillies prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, August 13th at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Reds are 63-58 this year after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 1-4 and 6-1. In their game two win, Cincinnati scored the first six runs in the game and they were able to cruise to the victory. The Reds recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Steer, who went 1-3 with three RBIs in the win. Cincinnati started Singer, who allowed three hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Moll allowed one earned run in relief.
Prior to this series, the Reds split four games with the Pirates and won two out of three against the Cubs. Cincinnati has won three of their last four games and they are currently third in the NL Central standings. The Cincinnati pitching staff has a 3.86 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 546 runs with a .247 batting average and a .318 on base percentage this season. Elly De La Cruz has led Cincinnati with 19 home runs and 74 RBIs, while Spencer Steer has added 14 home runs and 57 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Hunter Greene, who is 4-3 with a 2.72 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP over 59.2 innings pitched this year. The Reds will take on the Brewers this weekend in a big time showdown.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 69-50 this season after they lost game two by a score of 6-1 on Tuesday. Philadelphia failed to score in the first eight innings, but they scored in the ninth to avoid the shutout. The Phillies recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Harper, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI in the loss. Philadelphia started Suarez, who allowed 10 hits and six earned runs over 5.1 innings for the loss, while Ross and Lazar combined for 2.2 scoreless innings in relief.
Prior to this series, the Phillies won all three against the Rangers and two out of three against the Orioles. Philadelphia has won seven of their last nine games and they are currently first in the NL East standings. The Philadelphia pitching staff has a 3.70 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 556 runs with a .254 batting average and a .325 on base percentage this season. Kyle Schwarber has led Philadelphia with 42 home runs and 97 RBIs, while Nick Castellanos has added 15 home runs and 60 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Philadelphia is Cristopher Sanchez, who is 11-3 with a 2.36 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP over 144.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Phillies will beat the Reds
- The Phillies have won each of their last eight games as favorites against the Reds following a loss.
- The Reds have lost seven of their last eight home games against the Phillies following a win.
- The Phillies have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as favorites against the Reds following a loss.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as home underdogs against the Phillies following a home win.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Phillies’ last eight night games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Reds’ last four night games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Phillies’ last nine games as road favorites against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Reds’ last six games as underdogs.
Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts
- Miguel Andujar has hit a home run in each of the Reds’ last two games as underdogs.
- Miguel Andujar has recorded at least one hit in 21 of his last 22 appearances in night games against NL teams that held a winning record.
- Spencer Steer has recorded a Double in three of the Reds’ last four games as underdogs against the Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Schwarber has hit a home run in three of the Phillies’ last four night games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Alec Bohm has recorded at least one Double in each of his last five appearances at Great American Ball Park.
- Alec Bohm has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Phillies Prediction
Philadelphia had their winning streak snapped on Tuesday night and they were held to just one run in the game, but they are still up five games in the NL East. The Phillies are 32-29 on the road this year, while the Reds are 34-27 at home. Cincinnati has won three of their last four games and they are starting Greene, who is very good, but is coming off of a lengthy IL stay. The Phillies are going with Sanchez, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five. Take Sanchez and the Phillies here.