Last Updated on May 14, 2016 6:16 pm by Anthony Rome
Reds vs. Phillies MLB Pick
Can the Phillies make it three in a row when they host the Reds tonight at 7:05PM ET? Here is our pick for this MLB Saturday matchup.
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Phillies are -160 money line favorites over the Reds, who have odds of +145 to pull off the upset on the road tonight. With Tim Alderman set to face Aaron Nola in the pitching matchup, the over/under is sitting at 7.5 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Reds vs. Phillies Game
The Reds are 0-4 in their last four games versus the National League East and are 0-4 in their last four games versus a right-handed starter. Dating back to last year the Reds are also 23-53 in their last 76 road games and have dropped 56 of 76 on the road against a team with a winning record.
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As for the Phillies, they’ve won five of six overall and are 5-0 in their last five home games. They’re also 4-0 in their last four home games versus a right-handed starter, are 12-4 in their last 16 games versus a right-handed starter, and are 5-1 in their last six during Game 2 of a series.
OUR PICK: The Reds have lost six of 26 in Philadelphia and are also 16-35 in their last 51 games overall. The Phillies, meanwhile, have been profitable with Nola on the mound, winning all four of his last four starts. They’re also 6-2 in his last eight outings versus a team with a losing record and are 6-2 in his last eight starts when their opponent scores two runs or less in its previous game.
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