Cincinnati Reds (68-65) vs. San Francisco Giants (68-63)
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Jays 8/30/2023 – Cincinnati lost the first game of this series Monday night, marking their second consecutive loss and fourth in the previous five matches. With a 68-65 record and a seven-game deficit to the Brewers for first place going into Tuesday, the Reds were in third place in the NL Central. In the National League, they were 1.5 games back of the Diamondbacks for the final wild card slot. No player had more than one hit in the game on Monday night as Cincinnati concluded with six. Elly De La Cruz scored the only run for the Reds on an RBI double in the eighth inning.
San Francisco claimed the first game of this series on Monday night, winning their second straight after losing four of their previous five. With a record of 68-63 as of Tuesday, the Giants were 13.5 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West and third overall. For the final National League wild-card spot, they were one-half game behind the Diamondbacks. San Francisco recorded eight hits on Monday, with J.D. Davis (run) being the only player to collect two in the game. In 6.1 innings pitched, Kyle Harrison (1-0) allowed no runs on three hits, two walks, and 11 strikeouts to get the victory. For free 2023 MLB picks, stay tuned for expert analysis and predictions.
Reds vs. Giants Game Info
| When: | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 3:45 PM ET |
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| Where: | Oracle Park, CA |
| TV: | NBC Sports Bay Area |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Hunter Greene (2-6, ERA: 5.06) vs Logan Webb (9-10, ERA: 3.67)
On the getaway day, Reds pitcher Hunter Greene takes the mound in this game, making his 17th start of the year. He enters the game with a record of 2-6, a 5.06 ERA, a 1.525 WHIP, 39 walks, and 108 strikeouts in 80 innings pitched. In his most recent start, which was on the road against the Diamondbacks on Friday night, Greene was unsuccessful. In 3.2 innings of work, he gave up five runs on five hits, five walks, and four strikeouts in a game that the Reds ultimately lost 10-8. Greene made three starts in his last three and has a record of 1-2, 12.2 innings pitched, 10.66 ERA, 2.53 WHIP, 12 walks, and 11 strikeouts.
Logan Webb will take the mound for the Giants as he makes his 28th start of the season on this getaway day. In 174.1 innings of work this season, he is 9-10 with a 3.51 ERA, a 1.096 WHIP, 27 walks, and 163 strikeouts. When Webb made his most recent start against the Braves at home on Friday night, he was unsuccessful. In 5.1 innings of work, he gave up five runs on six hits, one walk, and one strikeout as the Giants lost 5-1. Webb is 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 2 walks, and 12 strikeouts in 20 innings pitched across his previous three starts. In this game against the Reds, Webb makes his fifth appearance and fourth start of his career.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: San Francisco Giants -160, Total Odds: 8
In the middle of a crowded field, these two teams are competing for the final two wild card slots in the National League postseason picture. The starting rotation’s lack of depth is each team’s major drawback. Greene struggled in his two starts for Cincinnati, which was having to make do with many inexperienced players after spending two months on the injured list.
The Giants were working their way through the remaining places in the rotation while attempting to roll with Webb and Alex Cobb. If Harrison can pitch as well as he did on Monday night, he could boost them. Given his consistency this year—he leads the National League in innings pitched—Webb has the advantage in this one on the mound. Expect San Francisco to win this game on the road to win the series.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 6 matches. The Cincinnati Reds are 1-5 SU in their last 6 matches. Cincinnati Reds are 6-12 SU in their last 18 matches against San Francisco. The Cincinnati Reds are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches on the road.
San Francisco Giants Betting Trends
The San Francisco Giants are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches. The total went UNDER in 5 of San Francisco’s last 6 matches against Cincinnati. The total went UNDER in 14 of San Francisco’s last 18 matches at home. The San Francisco Giants are 5-2 SU in their last 7 matches when playing at home against Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Jays 8/30/2023 Betting Picks
The Cincinnati Reds are 2-5 SU in their last 7 matches when playing on the road against San Francisco. Total went UNDER in 12 of Cincinnati’s last 16 matches against an opponent in the National League. The total went UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati’s last 8 matches against an opponent in the National League West Division. The total went UNDER in 14 of San Francisco’s last 20 matches against an opponent in the National League. The San Francisco Giants are 11-2 SU in their last 13 matches against an opponent in the National League Central Division. For free 2023 expert sports picks, be sure to check out our insightful analyses and predictions.
Free Pick and Prediction: San Francisco Giants will win 8-2.