Cincinnati Reds (67 – 63) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (68 – 61)
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/26/2023 – Continuing on the road, the Cincinnati Reds are set to engage in the third game of a four-game series against the Diamondbacks in Arizona on Saturday night. Presently, Cincinnati maintains a position five games above .500 and currently ranks 3rd in the National League Central standings. Impressively, the Reds’ offensive prowess has been evident, contributing to 617 runs scored from 1085 hits across 129 games. TJ Friedl has shouldered a significant portion of Cincinnati’s offensive load, emerging as a leader with a notable .278 batting average. Contributing to the Reds’ power, Spencer Steer has demonstrated his prowess with eighteen home runs and 70 RBIs, leading the charge.
Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks will remain in their home territory on Saturday, arriving with a commendable record of six games above .500. They have displayed an impressive performance, securing victories in ten out of their last twelve games, including a five-game winning streak following their triumph in the opening game of this series. Christian Walker stands out as a prominent force in the Arizona lineup this season, leading the team with 28 home runs and 84 RBIs. Additionally, Corbin Carroll has showcased his batting acumen, registering a team-high .277 batting average and even providing the game-winning two-run home run in the first game of this series. Get valuable insights and predictions with free expert MLB picks today.
Reds vs. Diamondbacks Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 26, 2023 8:10 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona |
| TV: | FOX |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Brett Kennedy (4-2, ERA: 3.52) vs Zach Davis (1-5, ERA: 7.38)
On Saturday night, Brett Kennedy will start his third game for Cincinnati and make his fourth appearance of the year. Kennedy has pitched well this season, recording a 3.00 ERA after allowing four runs on nine hits over the course of 12 innings.
On Saturday night, Zach Davies will start for the Diamondbacks. Davies has a 7.38 ERA and a season record that is four games below 0.500. This season, in just 38 innings across nine starts, Davies has been dreadful at home, surrendering 32 runs on 43 hits. In 43.1 innings of work against the National League, Davis has given up 39 runs.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -145, Total Odds: 9.0
The Reds’ 3-2 loss in the series opener on Thursday ended a three-game winning run and dropped them to 3-1 after the first four games of a 10-game road trip. Cincinnati is a half-game out of the last NL Wild Card and now sits in third place in the NL Central, 4 games behind the first-place Milwaukee Brewers.
The Diamondbacks have won 10 of their previous 12 games and five straight games. They moved ahead of the Reds on Thursday to claim the last National League Wild Card position, and they are currently in second place in the NL West, but they are still 12 games behind the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
The total stayed UNDER in 14 of Cincinnati’s last 20 matches.
The total went OVER in 8 of Cincinnati’s last 12 games on the road.
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games on the road against Arizona.
The Reds are 3-11 SU in their last 14 games against a National League opponent.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The Arizona Diamondbacks are 5-0 SU in their last 5 matches at home.
Diamondbacks are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home against Cincinnati.
The total remained UNDER in 10 of Arizona’s last 15 games played on a Saturday.
The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 home games played on a Saturday.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 8/26/2023 Betting Picks
The Diamondbacks currently maintain a team WHIP of 1.334, accompanied by an FIP of 4.40, as a collective pitching unit throughout the ongoing year. In terms of hits allowed, they occupy the 20th spot in the league, conceding 1,091 hits. Over the course of the season, the Arizona pitching staff surrendered a total of 607 runs, with a team ERA of 4.55 (572 earned runs given up). Their K/BB ratio stands at 8.50, signifying 1,065 strikeouts in contrast to 419 bases on balls. Additionally, they allowed 158 home runs and a further 4.83 runs per 9 innings, positioning them 19th in MLB.
The Cincinnati Reds’ urgency to secure a victory on Saturday is evident as they strive to maintain their position within the division. It’s anticipated that Cincinnati will capitalize on the opportunities presented by the less formidable Arizona pitcher, ultimately leading to a victory. This prediction holds that the Reds will manage to do what’s necessary in Arizona on Saturday, salvaging the series with a road win. In line with this forecast, the final score is projected to be a 6-1 victory for the Cincinnati Reds. Get reliable predictions and insights with free expert sports picks today.
Free Pick and Prediction: Arizona Diamondbacks will win 6-4.