Reds vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 6

Published 5:24 am Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Elly De La Cruz will lead the way for the Cincinnati Reds (54-58) on Tuesday, August 6, when they clash with Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins (42-71) at LoanDepot park at 6:40 PM ET.

At +125, the Marlins are listed as the moneyline underdogs in this matchup versus the Reds, who are listed at -155. This contest has a total of 8 runs (over -105; under -115).

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Reds vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Reds -155
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +125
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Nick Lodolo (8-4) gets the starting nod for the Reds in his 18th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.99 ERA in 97 2/3 innings pitched, with 100 strikeouts.
  • The left-hander’s most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering eight earned runs while allowing 11 hits.
  • Lodolo is trying to pick up his eighth quality start of the year in this game.
  • Lodolo will try to build on a four-game streak of going five or more innings (he’s averaging 5.7 frames per outing).
  • In one of his 17 total appearances this season he has not surrendered an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds are 12th in baseball with 129 total home runs.
  • Cincinnati is 18th in baseball, slugging .397.
  • The Reds are 28th in MLB with a .229 batting average.
  • Cincinnati ranks 15th in runs scored with 495 (4.4 per game).
  • The Reds’ .302 on-base percentage ranks 24th in baseball.
  • The Reds strike out nine times per game to rank 22nd in the majors.
  • Cincinnati has the 12th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.90).
  • Cincinnati’s pitching staff ranks 10th in MLB with a collective 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • The Reds have the 14th-ranked WHIP in MLB (1.253).

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