Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Cincinnati Reds pay a visit to Citizens Bank Park.

Homer Bailey, with a record of 0-2 on the season, gets the ball for the Cincinnati Reds, while the Philadelphia Phillies trot Aaron Nola to the mound in this one. He is 0-0 so far in 2018.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Philadelphia Phillies were listed as -180 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.2-3.5 victory for the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Philadelphia Phillies bring a 4-5 record to the battle against the 2-7 Reds. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Cincinnati injuries news.

The Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 14 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Cincinnati Reds sit at No. 27 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Philadelphia Phillies No. 6-rated offense, averaging 5.33 runs per game, against a Cincinnati Reds defense that ranks No. 29 at 6.11 in runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have averaged 7.67 hits per game so far, less than Cincinnati Reds batters have averaged on the year (8 hits per game).

Philadelphia owns the No. 23 defense, allowing 5.33 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Cincinnati's No. 29-rated defense.