Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins 8/7/24 – It will take place on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at loanDepot park. This time around it is going to be an MLB showdown between the Cincinnati Reds (55-58) and the Miami Marlins (42-72). However, they have had a better season compared to the Miami Marlins who are really struggling now. The match will kick off at 6:40 PM ET time and this is going to lure both fans and bettors as many are looking forward to a very interesting game that has some free baseball predictions.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins 8/7/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | loanDepot park |
| TV: | TBD |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Cincinnati Reds (55-58) vs. Miami Marlins (42-72)
The Reds, even though they are below .500, have demonstrated signs of refusing to surrender , especially in their recent games. For this reason, the team has batted for a very ordinary average of .229 and slugged just slightly better at .397. They’ve hit 129 home runs and posted an OK on-base percentage of .302,scoring 495 times overall. Hence, they are well balanced between being a best hitting team and having strong pitching as proved by their team’s ERA of 3.9.
Contrarily to Reds with an almost similar record, the Marlins are far worse off statistically. They have a higher than Reds batting average with only a bit , it is .238 but they produced fewer runs scoring only 411 throughout the season. Their slugging stands at .364 while they also have one hundred homers. The staff has had difficulty in keeping opposing hitters from getting hits as indicated by their ERA of 4.49 and WHIP of 1.36.
Andrew Abbott (9-8, 3.41 ERA) vs. Valente Bellozo (0-1, 4.2 ERA)
Andrew Abbott has been a picture of reliability for the Reds, boasting an ERA of 3.41 in 121.1 innings pitched. This is despite surrendering twenty-one home runs; that walk-to-strikeout ratio shows that he has control and can get out of trouble which will be important in this game for his side to remain competitive.
Valente Bellozo is one of the young pitchers on the Marlins’ bench who have shown promise with his 4.2 ERA during 15 innings only. The fact that he maintains a WHIP of 0.93 indicates an ability to prevent batters from reaching base, however, he might need to worry about this season’s lack of depth as it pertains to match-ups against Cincinnati’s inexperienced hitters in their lineup.
Both pitchers bring distinct skills to the mound, but the contrasting depths of their experiences could be the pivot. Abbott’s ability to manage deeper into games might challenge a Marlins lineup that struggles with consistency, while Bellozo will need to leverage his low WHIP to keep the game close.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati Reds -1.5 +107, Total Odds: 8
The betting odds lean towards the Reds as favorites, reflecting their comparative strength in both pitching and hitting. The total set at 8 suggests expectations of a moderately high-scoring game, aligning with both teams’ recent trends of hitting the OVER in the majority of their games.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
The Reds have been strong against the spread and have seen the total go OVER in five of their last six games. Their success on the road and against the Marlins historically suggests they can cover the spread in this matchup.
Miami Marlins Betting Trends
The Marlins, despite their struggles, have a tendency to score and allow runs in bunches, contributing to the total going OVER in many of their recent games. However, their ability to upset the odds has been less convincing with a 3-6 record in their last nine games.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Miami Marlins 8/7/24 Betting Picks
Taking a look at the overall numbers and trends, it seems that the Reds will take this game. The Reds have the more reliable bats and stronger relievers compared to the Marlins. As far as betting on this game is concerned, you might consider taking by reds on the spread while taking over per total.
When it comes to premium matchup choices apart from the above mentioned spread and total, Andrew Abbott’s individual performance props such as strikeouts over/under might seem valuable given his consistent performances throughout this season.