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.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Miami didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 10-3 to Philadelphia on Wednesday at Marlins Park.
Cincinnati was scored on plenty on Thursday, falling behind early and watching runners cross the plate all game in a 12-2 loss to Arizona.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami at Cincinnati, Saturday, July 22nd