With Graham Ashcraft set to oppose Spencer Turnbull in the pitching matchup, what’s the smart bet in Tuesday’s Reds vs. Phillies contest at 6:40 p.m. ET? Will Cincinnati stay hot with another victory? Or is there better value elsewhere on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
951 Cincinnati Reds (+120) at 952 Philadelphia Phillies (-142); o/u 8.5
6:40 p.m. ET, Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
TV: TBS
Reds vs. Phillies: Bettors Taking Struggling Philadelphia
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 63% of bets are on the Phillies’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Steer hits grand slam to propel Reds
Spencer Steer hit a grand slam in the 10th inning to help lift the Reds over the Phillies, 6-3 on Monday. Steer’s first home run of the season came at the perfect time for Cincinnati. He took Connor Brogdon deep to left field at Citizens Bank Park to break the 2-2 tie in extra innings. The 26-year-old utility man now has seven RBI through his first four games this season and has posted a cool 1.204 OPS. He’s now 6-for-15 (.400 AVG) this season and offers fantasy managers a ton of flexibility in lineups given the number of positions he accounts for.
Harper goes 0-for-5 vs. Reds
Bryce Harper went 0-for-5 against the Reds on Monday and has yet to record a hit in his first three games of the regular season. It’s not the start Harper or fantasy managers have hoped for. The 31-year-old slugger is 0-for-11 to start the year and a few of those at-bats have been somewhat unlucky. On Monday, he hit a ball right back to Andrew Abbott who made an impressive snag at the mound. According to Statcast, the ball came off Harper’s bat at 97 MPH and had a 60% hit probability. Tough break. Managers should expect these bounces to go the other way and result in positive results for the two-time NL MVP.
Reds vs. Phillies MLB Betting Trends
Phillies are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games
Reds are 16-39 SU in their last 55 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Phillies are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the National League
Reds are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National League East Division
Reds vs. Phillies MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Take the over. The over is 9-3 in the Reds’ last 12 games overall, is 5-2 in their last seven road games and is 5-1 in their last six games when facing an opponent from the National League East. On the other side, the over is 4-1 in the Phillies’ last five games overall, is 5-1 in their last six games against Cincinnati and is 6-2 in their last eight home games.
Reds vs. Phillies MLB Playoffs Prediction: OVER 8.5
