Baseball is one of the most popular sports in the United States, and betting on it is just as popular. Today’s Major League Baseball (MLB) matchup features the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres. The game will take place at 9:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, and fans are already gearing up for an exciting match.
According to the latest odds, the Padres are the favorites to win with a moneyline of -195, while the Reds are underdogs with a moneyline of +175. However, sports bettors can always choose to bet the run line or total instead. In this case, the Padres are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +105, while the Reds are +1.5 at odds of -125. The run total is set at 8.5, and the over/under can be bet on with Win Trends.
These teams played each other yesterday, with the Padres winning 8-3. The Padres were -206 favorites in that game, while the total was set at 8.5 and went over by 2.5 runs. However, despite the recent loss, the Reds could still pull off a win tonight.
Pitching Matchup
Right now, the pitching matchup for this game is set to be Graham Ashcraft vs. Michael Wacha. Ashcraft has just started his first season with the Reds and has a 7.50 ERA in three games played. On the other hand, Wacha has been with the Padres for two seasons and has a 4.50 ERA in 27 games played.
Win Trends
If you’re looking for Win Trends to help you make a decision on who to bet for, here’s what we’ve found. In their last ten games, the Cincinnati Reds have won five times. The Padres, on the other hand, have won seven of their last ten games.
Totals Trends
For those looking to bet on the total, you can consider Totals Trends. The Reds have gone over in five of their last ten games, while staying under in the other five. The Padres have no significant trend as the total has gone over in four of their last ten games and stayed under in four of their last ten games.
Our Pick
We’re following VegasCapperHutch for this game and taking the San Diego Padres to win. We believe that they have the momentum and skill to win this matchup, but only time will tell. Nonetheless, if you’re still unsure about which team to bet on, you can always get the Shark Book app for free and see what everyone else is saying about this exciting matchup.