Cincinnati Reds (67 – 62) vs Arizona Diamondbacks (67 – 61)
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/25/2023 – On Friday evening, August 25th, the Cincinnati Reds will be in Tempe, AZ, gearing up to compete with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The Cincinnati Reds arrive with a record of 56-48, having secured 28 wins out of 22 on the road. Their collective batting performance reflects a .252 average, accompanied by 885 hits, 503 runs, and 115 home runs. Spencer Steer is taking the lead in batting for the Reds, exhibiting a .264 average along with 67 RBIs, and 18 home runs. In pitching, the Reds present a 4.69 ERA, a 1.42 WHIP, and 878 strikeouts. Notably, the designated starting pitcher for the Reds in this game is Hunter Greene, who maintains a 4.72 ERA, and a 1.47 WHIP, and has accomplished 78 strikeouts over the course of 76.1 innings pitched.
The Arizona Diamondbacks, with a record of 64-61, enter the matchup with 33 home wins. Their impressive .270 batting average, 597 runs, and 1087 hits showcase their offensive prowess. Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks with a .278 batting average, 84 RBIs, and 28 home runs. On the pitching front, they maintain a 4.57 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 1049 strikeouts. Merrill Kelly, boasting a 10-5 record, a 3.13 ERA, a 1.18 WHIP, and 134 strikeouts in 129 innings pitched, is set to start. For insights into this game, consider exploring the latest baseball picks and predictions.
Reds vs. Diamondbacks Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 25, 2023, 9:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Hunter Greene (2-5, 4.72 ERA) vs Brandon Pfaadt (0-6, 6.13 ERA)
The Reds’ 16th season opener will be for Hunter Greene. He tossed 76 1/3 innings and has a record of 2-5, 4.72 ERA, and 104 strikeouts. The right-hander made his recent start on Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays, pitching three innings and allowing eight earned runs and 10 hits. In 15 games, the 24-year-old pitcher has a 4.72 ERA and a strikeout rate of 12.3 per nine innings. His opponents bat 0.257 against him on average. This season, Greene made five strong starts. Greene has tossed five or more innings in 10 appearances this season. He has made three appearances this season and hasn’t allowed an earned run.
In retaliation, Brandon Pfaadt (0-6) will start his 13th game for the Diamondbacks. In 61 2/3 innings thrown, he has a 6.13 ERA and 55 strikeouts. The right-hander faced the San Diego Padres on Saturday and pitched seven innings without allowing a run while giving up just one hit. In 12 games this season, the 24-year-old has a 6.13 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings. He is struck by 0.281 opponents. Pfaadt has had three solid starts so far this year. Pfaadt, averaging 5.1 innings per start, will try to continue a three-game stretch of going five or more innings.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -157, MLB Totals: 8.5
The Diamondbacks are 21-12 SU as home favorites (63.6%) and 35-23 SU as favorites in 2023. With the youngster Pfaadt appearing to be a good wager to build on the success of his last start, they are my choice to win on Friday.
With an untested starter on the mound for Cincinnati, Arizona (.260/.328/.425/.753 at Chase Field this year) must be licking its chops. Its latest offensive surge has seen it score six runs or more in five of its past eight games. In my opinion, the Diamondbacks will provide their inexperienced starter enough run support to stave off the troublesome Reds and win game two of the four-game series.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
Reds is 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches with the Diamondbacks.
Cincinnati Reds are 4-1 SU in their last 5 outings on the road.
The Reds are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road against Arizona.
The total stayed UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati’s last 11 games against an NL rival.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The total remained UNDER in 6 of Arizona’s last 9 games with the Reds.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home.
Arizona is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home against Cincinnati.
The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Arizona’s last 9 games against an opponent in the National League Central Division.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/25/2023 Betting Picks
Of the 56 games the Diamondbacks played as favorites this year, they won 34, or 60.7%. When Arizona is the favorite by -159 or more this season, they have a 12-3, or 80% victory percentage. The moneyline set for this game by sportsbooks suggests that the Diamondbacks have a 61.4% probability of winning.
The Arizona Diamondbacks, with a record of 64-61, are performing exceptionally. While they have the advantage of playing at home, the Cincinnati Reds are also putting up a competitive season. For more insights, consider exploring expert sports picks and predictions.
Free Pick and Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks will win 6-5.