The Cincinnati Reds host San Diego on Monday, looking to build on their 81-52 mark against the 62-71 Padres in MLB betting action at Great American Ball Park.

The Reds will turn to Mike Leake and his 7-8 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Padres send Edinson Volquez (9-9) to the hill.



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Betting Line:
The Reds were listed as -155 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark, while oddsmakers set the Sportsbook total around 8.5 earlier on Monday.

Power Rankings:
It's a baseball betting matchup between the National League No. 5-rated Reds and the league No. 11-ranked Padres, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.



How They Match Up:
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Cincinnati has the National League's No. 6-rated offensive output, at 8.7 hits per game. The Padres average 8.1 hits per game, good for No. 14 on the National League list.

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping factors and Cincinnati has the National League's No. 2-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Padres own the National League's No. 8 mark in runs allowed.

The Padres were a 5-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Marlins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Miami at -166 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors. The Padres got to extra innings, but lost when they got there against Miami on Sunday; it was a 5-4 final at Marlins Park in MLB wagering action.

The Reds were a 7-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Rockies. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Cincinnati at -162 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for UNDER bettors. The Reds enjoyed a 7-2 victory at the expense of the Rockies on Sunday, with Mat Latos throwing 8 innings of 4-hit ball at Coors Field.

Next up:
San Diego at Cincinnati, Tuesday, July 31