Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds 8/28/24 – With the Oakland Athletics (57-75) and Cincinnati Reds (63-69) meeting in a scheduled mid-week match, it is easy to discern that a story of lofty expectations and wavering performance has been unfolding between the teams. New on Wednesday at the impression Great American Ball Park, this is guaranteed to be an exciting evening of baseball. On the other hand, for those looking for free MLB game picks, this one has quite a few interesting angles to ponder.
Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds 8/28/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Great American Ball Park |
| TV: | ESP+ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Oakland Athletics (57-75) vs. Cincinnati Reds (63-69)
Despite finishing last in their division, the Oakland Athletics have performed fairly well when playing away from home. Their batting average is currently at .231, and their on-base percentage is .303 with a slugging percentage of .390 which shows ordinary, even though effective offensive unit. The wrangling doesn’t end there; even though it is important to underscore today’s Yankees vs Nationals game, many underdog teams like the Athletics have been surprising fans this season.
In contrast, the Cincinnati Reds have a similar batting average of .231 but outscore the Brewers slightly in runs and home runs, suggesting a little more firepower. The on-base percentage .3004 and slugging percentage of .400 of the Reds also indicate an all-rounded approach on the plate. As they look forward to today’s Blue Jays-Red Sox clash, it will be important to take into account the particular features of their home game to foresee their result.
Osvaldo Bido (5-3, 3.24 ERA) vs. Fernando Cruz (3-8, 5.30 ERA)
Osvaldo Bido is perhaps the only bright spot for the Oakland team this season. Relaxed and effective on the mound this year with a respectable 3.24 ratio ERA and WHIP at 1.14 over 50 innings thrown, Bido fought back the temptation to become a fastball pitcher. During the season there is no question that his ability to go inside the man and not give up homers two only so far, will come in handy against a Reds team that can centre the ball but lacks in consistency.
In the contrary, season has not worked well for Fernando Cruz having an ERA balloon of 5.3 and a WHIP of 1.41. Even with these stats, walking batters is not one of Cruz’s strong points. On those occasions where the K pitch works, which is always over 52.2 innings, Cruz has punched out over 79 batters. The great problem has been his loss of control 29 walks 6 home runs etc. It is likely that just this facet will affect greatly the result of the given match.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Cincinnati Reds -1.5 +145, Total Odds: 9.5
The betting odds lean towards a Cincinnati win but also suggest a close game, considering the spread and moneyline dynamics. The total set at 9.5 and trending under reflects both teams’ recent form, where games have predominantly stayed low scoring.
Oakland Athletics Betting Trends
Oakland has been a better team on the road lately, going 5-1 SU in their last 6 games away from home. The trend of games going UNDER in totals when Oakland plays on the road against Cincinnati is strong, with 6 of the last 7 matchups following this pattern. These trends indicate that Oakland might keep the game tighter than their overall record suggests.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
Cincinnati’s recent form has been poor, particularly at home, where they are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Historical matchups against Oakland have also trended UNDER, similar to the Athletics’ trends, which could suggest another low-scoring affair today.
Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds 8/28/24 Betting Picks
Given the existing forms and history, this match will be competitive and have a lower margin of scoring. The spread may have Oakland coming out strong towards covering the spread based on their unexpectedly good performance away from home, and the total going under appears to be a fair expectation because of the scoring trends of the two sides in the recent past.
The more appropriate option would seem to stay with Oakland, as they are set to cover +1.5, which has endured many road games within the past few weeks. Further, predicting the under regarding the total points might be less risky. In cases where expert premium tips are issued, it would be useful to watch starting pitchers’ statistics as it can change the odds significantly.