Reds vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 8

Published 5:24 am Thursday, August 8, 2024

Hunter Greene will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds (55-59) on Thursday, August 8 against the Miami Marlins (43-72), who will answer with Kyle Tyler. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:10 PM ET at LoanDepot park.

The Reds (-189), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Marlins (+155) The total for this matchup is 7.5. The odds to hit the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Reds vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
  • Time: 6:10 PM ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: BSFL
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Reds -189
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +155
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Greene (8-4 with a 2.83 ERA and 149 strikeouts in 130 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Reds, his 23rd of the season.
  • In his last appearance on Saturday against the San Francisco Giants, the right-hander threw six scoreless innings while surrendering one hit.
  • Greene is looking for his sixth straight quality start.
  • Greene is looking for his sixth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • He will attempt for his fourth straight outing without giving up an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds are 11th in MLB play with 132 total home runs.
  • Cincinnati’s .400 slugging percentage is 17th in MLB.
  • The Reds are 27th in the majors with a .230 batting average.
  • Cincinnati ranks 15th in runs scored with 507 (4.4 per game).
  • The Reds are 22nd in MLB with a .304 on-base percentage.
  • The Reds strike out 9 times per game, the No. 23 average in the majors.
  • Cincinnati’s 3.91 team ERA ranks 12th across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Cincinnati’s pitching staff ranks 10th in the majors.
  • The Reds average MLB’s 14th-ranked WHIP (1.251).

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