The Miami Marlins pay a visit to Cincinnati on Friday, hoping to shut down the Reds bats in baseball betting action at Great American Ball Park.
It's a pitching duel between Sal Romano for the Cincinnati Reds (1-3 on the year) and Wei-Yin Chen for Miami Marlins (1-0 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cincinnati Reds were listed as -132 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 9 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.1-3.4 win for the Marlins. 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
The Cincinnati Reds bring a 7-24 record to the battle against the 11-19 Marlins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Miami injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 23-ranked Cincinnati Reds and the No. 24-rated Miami Marlins in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cincinnati Reds No. 23 ranked offense (4 runs per game) against a Miami Marlins defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 23 at 5 runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have been averaging 8.23 hits per game, more than the Miami Marlins have managed so far this season (7.73 hits on average).
Comparing defensive stats, Miami owns the No. 30-rated road mark, allowing 6.75 runs per game on the highway. Cincinnati, on the other hand, rates No. 17 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Marlins were shut out in their last start, struggling to get much going against the Philadelphia staff and losing 6-0 to the Phillies on Wednesday at Marlins Park.
The Reds were saddled with a loss last time out in Luis Castillo's start, as they lost 3-1 against Milwaukee on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Miami at Cincinnati, Saturday, May 5th