Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds 8/27/24 – The Oakland Athletics, who have a record of 56-75 will face Cincinnati Reds with 63-68 on August 27, 2024, in one of these intriguing late-season clashes that underpin MLB’s unpredictability and thrill. For the Reds, this match and the series as a whole could be used to determine if they can make it to the playoffs, while for the Athletics, it could mean potentially playing spoiler. This game should shed more light on how sports matchup handicapping works.
Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds 8/27/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Great American Ball Park |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Oakland Athletics (56-75) vs. Cincinnati Reds (63-68)
The Athletics step into this game with a batting average and on-base percentage that practically matches the Reds at about .231 and .303, respectively. However, despite struggling they have been able to hit 159 round trippers and score 522 times this season. Their pitching staff has an ERA of 4.27 and WHIP of 1.31, all of which add up to a poor win-loss record. But they can occasionally slug their way through games like today’s Rangers-White Sox matchup will be unpredictable.
In contrast, the Athletics are mirrored by Reds for most statistical categories except wins and records just a little bit higher. Thus they have a slugging percentage of .400 and a slightly improved ERA of 4.04, making them somewhat more efficient than the other team. The Reds have demonstrated similar power at the plate with 153 home runs as well as 584 runs. For instance, their pitchers have recorded 1109 strikeouts which is a little bit better than those of Oakland. This analysis of statistics then places Reds in positive light but looking at it is like viewing Giants vs. Brewers games from a strategic depth point of view.
Mitch Spence (7-9, 4.67 ERA) vs. Nick Lodolo (9-6, 4.76 ERA)
Mitch Spence of the Athletics has a score of 7-9 with a record of 4.67 ERA over 115.2 innings pitched this season. He has had inconsistent performances so far, with 119 hits and 16 home runs allowed against him. Although he seems to have good prospects in terms of his strikeout-to-walk ratio (97 Ks versus BBs), his ability to contain damage is questionable. Spence’s strength lies in his strikeout prowess; however, his inability to control games and perform under pressure will be important tonight.
Nick Lodolo has gone 9-6 for the Reds but with a slightly higher ERA of 4.76. However, his WHIP is a decent 1.2, which shows he’s got more command on his pitches than Spence. In 115 innings, he has given up fewer hits (101) and struck out more (122) while having almost same home runs allowed (13) as Spence does in the same period. Better strikeouts and lower opponent’s batting average (.238) for Lodolo may show that he is someone to edge out if he can keep his calmness and power over the game.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati Reds -1.5 +131, Total Odds: 9.5
The betting odds are leaning slightly towards the Reds, reflected in their -145 moneyline and -1.5 spread at +131. The total over/under set at 9.5 points indicates expectations of a moderately high-scoring game, considering both teams’ offensive capabilities and pitching vulnerabilities.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
The Athletics have struggled both on the road and at home, reflecting their 2-3 record in recent outings and an almost even record against the spread in away games (31-32). The total has gone over in two of their last five games, aligning with their general trend of higher-scoring games due to their pitching struggles.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
The Reds have shown more consistency in capitalizing on their offensive strengths, especially in home settings where they have a better spread record of 39-27. They have seen the total go over in three of their last five games, a trend that could continue given their slugging capabilities and similar pitching issues as the Athletics.
Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds 8/27/24 Betting Picks
Lodolo’s pitching might outdo Spence, and considering the statistical analysis and recent performances, the Reds have a slight edge. However, both teams have tendencies for higher-scoring games; therefore, over is tempting.
If you are looking at MLB predictions tonight, then it might be wise to take the Reds to cover the spread as well as take the over on 9.5 runs based on their offensive outputs against those of both teams as well as their pitching statistics on an overall perspective.