Reds vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for August 21

Published 5:25 am Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Toronto Blue Jays (59-67) and Elly De La Cruz’s Cincinnati Reds (61-65) will clash in the series rubber match on Wednesday, August 21 at Rogers Centre. The game will start at 7:07 p.m. ET.

At -110, the Blue Jays are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Reds (-110). The over/under for this matchup is 8.5.

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Reds vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
  • Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Rogers Centre
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Blue Jays -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -110
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds’ Nick Martinez (6-6) will make his ninth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Friday, when he threw six innings against the Kansas City Royals, giving up three earned runs while allowing eight hits.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third quality start in a row.
  • Martinez has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • He has finished 20 appearances without allowing an earned run in 34 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 148 homers this season, which ranks 12th in the majors.
  • Cincinnati ranks 14th in the majors with a .399 team slugging percentage.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .230 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati has scored the 14th-most runs in the majors this season with 555 (4.4 per game).
  • The Reds have an OBP of .302 this season, which ranks 25th in MLB.
  • The Reds rank 24th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of nine whiffs per contest.
  • Cincinnati has the 16th-ranked ERA (4.01) in the majors this season.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 10th-best in MLB.
  • The Reds have a combined WHIP of 1.250 as a pitching staff, which ranks 13th in MLB.

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