Miami Marlins vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Cincinnati Reds will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Miami Marlins pay a visit to Great American Ball Park.

It's a pitching duel between Homer Bailey for the Cincinnati Reds (2-3 on the year) and Jose Urena for Miami Marlins (7-4 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Miami Marlins were 110 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 9.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.7-4.8 win for the Reds. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Miami Marlins vs Cincinnati Reds Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Cincinnati (40-55) will face the 42-51 Marlins in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Miami injuries news.

The Cincinnati Reds vs Miami Marlins odds would favor the Reds if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Cincinnati is rated No. 25 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Miami is at No. 26.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Cincinnati Reds No. 15 ranked offense (4.67 runs per game) against a Miami Marlins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 22 at 5 runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have been averaging 8.87 hits per game, less than the Miami Marlins have managed so far this season (9.22 hits on average).

Miami brings the No. 22-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Reds's No. 30-ranked defense.