Phillies vs. Reds Prediction
The Philadelphia Phillies have won three in a row and will look to keep it rolling tonight at the Cincinnati Reds. Should bettors place their wagers on Philadelphia again in this spot?
Game Snapshot
903 Philadelphia Phillies at 904 Cincinnati Reds
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Great American Ballpark at 6:40PM ET
TV: FS-O
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the Phillies are a -130 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Reds are a +120 underdog, while the total is set at 9 runs. As of Wednesday morning, 75 percent of public bets are siding with visiting Philadelphia. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for the latest updates.
Phillies pull away late
Philadelphia earned a 6-2 victory at Cincinnati Tuesday night as it scored twice in the ninth inning to provide some cushion to its lead. Scott Kingery was 1-for-3 with a solo home run plus a walk to help lead the way. Corey Dickerson was 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run scored and an RBI. J.T. Realmuto went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run and an RBI. Nick Vincent picked up the win in relief as he struck out one and walked one in one inning of work. Aaron Nola will start tonight as he enters with a 12-4 record, 3.45 ERA and 1.21 WHIP plus 194 strikeouts over 174 2/3 innings.
Reds’ struggles continue
Cincinnati lost by a score of 6-2 at home Tuesday night against Philadelphia to drop to 64-75 overall and 37-33 at home. Aristides Aquino helped pace the offense as he finished 1-for-4 with an RBI. Josh VanMeter went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored. Tucker Barnhart ended the game 2-for-4. Amir Garrett took the loss in relief as he allowed one earned run on two hits with two strikeouts and two walks over two-thirds of an inning. Trevor Bauer takes the mound tonight for the Reds as he comes in with a 12-10 record, 4.53 ERA and 1.29 WHIP plus 222 strikeouts over 186 2/3 innings.
MLB Betting Trends
Philadelphia
The Phillies are 5-1 in their last six games versus a right-handed starter. Philadelphia is 5-1 in the last six Nola starts versus the NL Central.
Cincinnati
The Reds are 1-6 in their last seven games overall. Cincinnati is 0-4 in the last four Bauer starts.
Prediction:
I can’t back struggling Cincinnati or Bauer right now. With Philly playing some good baseball and needing every win it can get in the playoff race, I’m betting on its ace today to get the job done.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES -130