Marlins vs. Reds, 8/22/21 MLB Betting Predictions & DFS Notes

Marlins vs. Reds MLB Prediction

With Sandy Alcantara set to oppose Vladimir Gutierrez, what’s the best bet when it comes to the Marlins and Reds matchup at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon?

Game Snapshot

951 Miami Marlins (+132) at 952 Cincinnati Reds (-142); o/u 9

1:10 p.m. ET, Sunday, August 22, 2021

Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati, OH

Miami Marlins DFS SPIN

Brian Anderson went 1-for-3 and drove in a run on Saturday as the Marlins fell to the Reds. Anderson delivered an RBI single off of Mychal Givens in the eighth inning that trimmed the Marlins deficit to 6-3. He also drew a walk in the contest, reaching base safely in two of his four plate appearances. On the season, the 28-year-old is now slashing .237/.312/.360 with six homers, 25 RBI and four stolen bases in 59 games.

Cincinnati Reds DFS Spin

Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs on Saturday night, propelling the Reds to a 7-4 victory over the Marlins. Castellanos opened the scoring in the contest with a two-run blast off of Marlins starter Zach Thompson in the opening inning. He then drove in the go-ahead run with a ground out in the sixth inning and added an insurance run with an RBI single in the eighth. He has been sizzling at the plate this season, slashing a robust .320/.378/.571 with 22 homers and 70 RBI.

Marlins vs. Reds Betting Prediction

The Marlins are 1-9 in their last 10 games versus the Reds overall and are 16-35 in their last 51 games at the Great American Ballpark. They’re also winless in their last six games overall, are 14-37 in their last 51 road games and are 7-19 in their last 26 road games versus a right-handed starter. The Reds, meanwhile, are 4-0 in their last four games versus National League East opponents, are 9-2 in their last 11 home games and are 23-7 in their last 30 games as a home favorite.

MLB BETTING PREDICTION: CINCINNATI REDS -142