San Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Baseball Betting Lines Preview

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Cincinnati and San Diego on Friday, with the host Reds trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

Cody Reed will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds, and he'll carry a 0-0 record into the contest. Colin Rea gets the ball for the San Diego Padres; he's 3-3 so far this season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting San Diego Padres were 105 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.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.0-3.8 win for the Padres on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

San Diego Padres vs Cincinnati Reds Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Cincinnati (28-45) will face the 31-43 Padres in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs San Diego injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 19-rated Cincinnati Reds and the league No. 20-ranked San Diego Padres, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Cincinnati Reds No. 15-ranked scoring average of 4.34 runs per game, against a San Diego Padres offense rated No. 18 and scoring 4.19 runs per game. The Reds have averaged 7.96 hits per game to date this season, less than the Padres hitters have managed (8.24 per nine innings).

San Diego brings the No. 27-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Reds's No. 30-ranked defense.