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Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Cincinnati Reds (16-20) meet the Arizona Diamondbacks (17-20) at Great American Ball Park Thursday. First pitch in the finale of the 3-game series is set for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 2-0

The Reds lost to the Diamondbacks 4-3 Wednesday, closing at -108 on the moneyline. They have now lost a season-long 7 straight games and have lost 4 series in a row as well. Cincinnati has relapsed after a 9-6 start to the season. It is 9-12 at home.

The Diamondbacks, having beaten Cincinnati by 1 Wednesday and by 4 runs on Tuesday, have won 3 straight games. They are just 5-7 over their last 12 and 17-19 against the spread (ATS). Arizona had lost 4 straight series prior to winning the 1st 2 in Cincinnati. It is 8-10 on the road.

Diamondbacks at Reds projected starters

RHP Slade Cecconi vs. RHP Hunter Greene

Cecconi (1-2, 4.96 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 0.80 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 16 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 7-1 home loss vs. San Diego Padres Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 1-1, 2.25 ERA, 12 IP, 3 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 11 K in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Cincinnati: 0-0, 1.59 ERA (5 2/3 IP, 1 ER), 0.53 WHIP, 3 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 1 start

Greene (1-2, 3.12 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.17 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 40 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 3-0 home loss vs. Baltimore Orioles Friday
  • 2024 home splits: 0-2, 3.99 ERA, 29 1/3 IP, 13 ER, 26 H (2 HR), 12 BB, 33 K in 5 starts
  • Career vs. Arizona: 1-1, 4.22 ERA (10 2/3 IP, 5 ER), 1.03 WHIP, 6 H, 5 BB, 12 K in 2 starts

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Diamondbacks at Reds odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -102 (bet $102 to win $100) | Reds -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+152) | Reds +1.5 (-184)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -114 | U: -106)

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Diamondbacks at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

BET REDS (-120).

The Reds have given up 4 or fewer runs in 3 of Greene’s last 4 starts. He should provide an advantage for Cincinnati given Cecconi is coming off his worst performance of the season. The Diamondbacks are 1-2 with Cecconi on the mound.

Arizona also has both struggled on the road and to close out series. It has yet to sweep a team this season and is just 8-10 straight up on the road. The Diamondbacks are 5-11 straight up after a win, the fifth-worst win rate in the situation.

Considering those trends, back REDS (-120) to avoid a sweep.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The Reds have been in a slump and aren’t worth a play as a very expensive run-line underdog. Similarly, the Diamondbacks aren’t worth the risk at a run-line favorite.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 9 (-106).

The Diamondbacks have gone Under in 2 straight games and are 2-5 O/U in their last 7. They are 0-2-1 O/U in Cecconi’s 3 starts and are 15-20-1 O/U on the season.

While Cincinnati is 18-16-1 O/U, its offense has disappeared over the last week. It has failed to score more than 3 runs in 6 straight games and has gone Under in 4 of its last 5.

Back UNDER 9.5 (-115).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (16-20) and Cincinnati Reds (16-19) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series Wednesday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 1-0

The Diamondbacks have won 2 games in a row after taking down the Reds 6-2 Tuesday and cashing as -130 road favorites. CF Corbin Carroll had 5 RBIs, including a 3-run home run, while RHP Zac Gallen pitched 6 scoreless innings to pick up the win.

Cincinnati has dropped 6 games in a row after Tuesday’s loss. Both of the Reds’ runs were solo shots from C Tyler Stephenson and 2B Jonathan India. RHP Frankie Montas allowed 1 earned run in 6 innings and picked up the loss.

Diamondbacks at Reds projected starters

LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. RHP Graham Ashcraft

Montgomery (1-2, 5.63 ERA) makes his 4th start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 4.5 K/9 in 16 innings.

  • Diamondbacks are 1-2 in his starts, including 0-2 in his previous 2
  • Allowed 6 ER in his most recent start
  • Has allowed 10 ER and 3 HR while striking out 8 and walking 4

Ashcraft (3-1, 3.63 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 34 2/3 innings.

  • Reds are 3-3 in his starts, including 0-2 in his previous 2
  • Has allowed 1 ER or fewer in back-to-back starts
  • Has allowed 14 ER and 5 HR while striking out 30 and walking 9

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Diamondbacks at Reds odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:11 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Reds +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+135) | Reds +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Diamondbacks at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Diamondbacks 2

Moneyline

BET REDS (+100).

Ashcraft has allowed 1 earned run or fewer in each of his last 2 starts and 3 of his last 4. The Reds were tantalized by the bat of Carroll Tuesday, but held the rest of the Diamondbacks lineup in check.

Both Cincinnati runs were thanks to homers, which shows a bright spot in its recent offensive woes. Going up against Montgomery, who has struggled mightily this season, Cincinnati has a great opportunity to break its losing streak.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the run line in either direction.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 9 (-110).

Cincinnati’s offensive struggles combined with Ashcraft’s ability to keep runs off the board make the Under the best bet. The Diamondbacks have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10, including 4 of their last 6, while Cincinnati has hit the Under in 3 of its last 4.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (15-20) visit the Cincinnati Reds (16-18) on Tuesday with 1st pitch from Great American Ball Park scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Reds won 4 of 7 games in 2023

Arizona snapped a 3-game losing streak and avoided a sweep with an 11-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Sunday while covering as a -102 home favorite. 2B Ketel Marte and DH Joe Pederson each had HRs while 5  Diamondbacks players each had 2 RBIs. RHP Ryne Nelson allowed 4 ER in 5 IP to pick up the win.

Cincinnati has lost 5 games in a row after falling 11-1 against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday as a -125 home favorite. A 9th-inning RBI from RF Jake Fraley avoided a shutout. LHP Nick Lodolo allowed 4 ER in 5 IP to take the loss.

Diamondbacks at Reds projected starters

RHP Zac Gallen vs. RHP Frankie Montas

Gallen (3-2, 3.38 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.53 BB/9 and 9.84 K/9 in 32 IP.

  • D-backs are 3-3 in his 6 starts; 0-3 in his 3 road starts
  • Has allowed 12 ER and 4 HR while striking out 35 and walking 9 in his 6 starts

Montas (2-2, 4.19 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.45 WHIP, 4.66 BB/9 and 6.52 K/9 in 19 1/3 IP.

  • Reds are 3-2 in his 5 starts; this is his 1st start since he was hit by a line drive in mid-April
  • Has allowed 9 ER and 3 HR while striking out 14 and walking 10 in his 5 starts

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Diamondbacks at Reds odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:42 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Reds +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+125) | Reds +1.5 (-150)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Diamondbacks at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

BET REDS (+110).

While the Reds have struggled recently, a large part can be attributed to their lack of offense. They have scored 1 run or less in each of their last 3 games. Arizona has allowed 7 or more runs in 4 of their last 6 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 10 games. With Montas returning from injury, with some offensive attack, the Reds should win at home on Tuesday.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline presents better value for Cincinnati.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8.5 (-105).

The Diamondbacks have hit the Under in 7 of their last 10 games while the Reds have hit the Under in 6 of their last 10. Arizona has scored 1 or fewer runs in 3 of its last 4 games and in 6 of its last 10. Cincinnati has scored 2 or fewer runs in each of its last 4 games and allowed 4 or fewer in 6 of its last 9.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Arizona Diamondbacks (54-45) look to avoid the sweep when they take on the Cincinnati Reds (54-46) on Sunday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is at 1:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 2-0

Arizona has lost its grip on 1st place in the NL West by losing 11 of its last 15 games, including 6 of 8 since the All-Star break. The Diamondbacks are now tied with the San Francisco Giants in trailing the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers by 4 games.

The Reds are back on track after dropping 5 games in a row coming out of the break. Cincinnati has won its last 4 contests to get back within 1 1/2 games of Milwaukee in the NL Central.

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Diamondbacks at Reds projected starters

RHP Jose Ruiz vs. RHP Luke Weaver

Ruiz (2-1, 5.48 ERA) makes his 1st start and 38th appearance. He has a 1.59 WHIP, 4.4 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 42 2/3 IP.

  • Will serve as an opener and has maxed out at 39 pitches and 2 IP in his appearances this season
  • Hurled a scoreless inning in Friday’s series opener and hasn’t allowed a run in 5 IP in his career at Great American Ball Park

Weaver (2-2, 7.22 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.63 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 through 76 IP.

  • Has recorded a 9.00 ERA with 38 ER allowed in 38 IP over his last 9 starts, but the Reds have somehow gone 8-1 in those games
  • Gas put up an inflated 8.44 ERA across 7 home starts
  • Has 33 K in 32 IP at home but has served up 11 HR in that span (3.1 HR/9)

Diamondbacks at Reds odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Diamondbacks -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Reds -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+135) | Reds +1.5 (-165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 11 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Diamondbacks at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 7, Reds 5

Moneyline

Arizona has been struggling lately but a matchup against Weaver, who has been one of the worst starting pitchers in the league, should get the bats going again. The Diamondbacks have played well on the road all season, with a 28-21 record and 5.52 runs per game away from home, which is the 2nd best mark in the league.

Back the DIAMONDBACKS (-105).

Run line/Against the spread

Arizona is lacking in rotation depth and will turn to a host of relievers to get them through this game. They will have a hard time keeping the potent Cincinnati lineup in check, and this is likely to end up a pretty close game. Stick with the Moneyline and PASS on this one.

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Over/Under

We’ll see some shaky pitching going against a couple of strong offenses in a very hitter-friendly park. This has all the makings of a slugfest, as both teams should score their fair share of runs. This total should go OVER 11 (-110).

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (26-31) and Cincinnati Reds (20-35) continue a 4-game set Wednesday with a 6:40 p.m. ET first pitch at Great American Ball Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cincinnati leads 2-0.

The Diamondbacks lost Monday’s series opener 7-0 and were down 9-0 going into the eighth inning of game 2. They have lost 4 straight games and are just 3-9 across their last 12.

Cincinnati clubbed 4 doubles and 5 home runs Tuesday. The Reds posted a .526 OPS over their first 15 games; they’ve logged a .752 OPS in 40 games since.

Diamondbacks at Reds projected starters

RHP Merrill Kelly vs. LHP Mike Minor

Kelly (4-3, 3.66 ERA) owns a 1.39 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 59 IP through 11 starts.

  • Making his 4th start on the road since May 17. Owns a 4.79 road ERA since 2020 (vs. a 3.32 mark at home).

Minor (0-1, 11.25 ERA) makes his 2nd start of the season. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 0.0 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 4 IP.

  • Posted a 5.05 ERA in 158 2/3 IP last season.
  • Made his first start Friday after suffering a shoulder injury in spring training; recorded 5 ER on 6 H and 3 HR across 4 IP versus the Washington Nationals.
  • Made 5 rehab starts and posted a 6.11 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 17 2/3 Minor League innings.

Diamondbacks at Reds odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:47 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Diamondbacks -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Reds -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+145) | Reds +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Diamondbacks at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 5, Diamondbacks 4

Money line

Cincinnati is a respectable 16-12 with a .780 OPS since May 8. Eleven of those wins have been by multiple runs.

Peg the bullpens as being an outright but under-the-radar Cincy advantage, and the Reds relief corps is well-rested heading into this one. Kelly doesn’t typically go deep into starts, and this game could be ticketed for a rain delay or two. Whatever gets this contest into the bullpens plays as betting leverage for the home nine.

BACK CINCINNATI (-117).

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Run line/Against the spread

Bettors wanting a cushion for having Minor at the outset may want to consider the REDS +1.5 (-180). However, figure the juice eroding most of the value here.

Over/Under

Crisscrossing scoring and run-prevention numbers on both sides make for a PASS.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (26-30) and Cincinnati Reds (19-35) continue a 4-game set Tuesday with a 6:40 p.m. ET game at Great American Ball Park. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Cincinnati leads 1-0 after taking Monday’s series opener 7-0 in a rain-shortened 7-inning game.

The Diamondbacks have scuffled on offense all season. They own a mere .613 mark over their last 9 games.

Cincinnati logged a 5.25 ERA in going 1-3 versus Washington over the weekend, but RHP Hunter Greene allowed just 1 base runner in Monday’s contest.

Diamondbacks at Reds projected starters

LHP Tyler Gilbert vs. RHP Graham Ashcraft

Gilbert (0-2, 5.02 ERA) owns a 1.12 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 through 14 1/3 IP in 2 starts and 1 relief appearance.

  • Notched a 3.15 ERA in 40 IP last season.
  • First MLB action since allowing 6 ER with 4 HR at the Los Angeles Dodgers May 17; has allowed 9 ER on 12 H and 10 BB in 9 Minor League innings since.

Ashcraft (2-0, 1.53 ERA) is lined up for his fourth start. He has a 0.96 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 4.6 K/9 through 17 2/3 IP.

  • A 24-year-old rookie who made his Major League debut May 22.
  • Has thus far been a pitch-to-contact ground-ball machine, but did strike out 189 batters in 164 2/3 Minor League innings 2019-21.

Diamondbacks at Reds odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:41 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Diamondbacks +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Reds -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Diamondbacks +1.5 (-175) | Reds -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 10.5 (O: +100 | U: -125)

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Diamondbacks at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 6, Diamondbacks 4

Money line

The right-handed Ashcraft has been tough on lefty bats in a small sample, and that’s a key against a left-leaning Arizona batting order. The rookie hurler has been aided by a .200 batting average on balls in play, but look for less of those balls in this turn against a swing-and-miss Arizona bunch.

Peg the bullpens as being an outright but under-the-radar Cincy advantage, and the Reds relief corps had a night off Monday.

BACK CINCINNATI (-140).

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Run line/Against the spread

Cincinnati is a respectable 15-12 with a .753 OPS since May 8. Ten of those wins have been by multiple runs.

TAKE THE REDS -1.5 (+140) in this high-total game.

Over/Under

Crisscrossing scoring and run-prevention numbers on both sides and with two question-mark starters makes for an AVOID.

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Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Arizona Diamondbacks at Cincinnati Reds odds and lines, with MLB expert picks and predictions.

The Arizona Diamondbacks (26-29) and Cincinnati Reds (18-35) swing into a 4-game set Monday. The contest at Great American Ball Park is slated for a 6:40 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Diamondbacks vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting – Arizona won last year’s season series 5-1 after Cincinnati took the 1st game in extra innings.

The Diamondbacks continue a trip that opened at the Pittsburgh Pirates with a win followed by back-to-back losses. They have scuffled on offense all season. Their .677 OPS ranks 20th in the league; they own a mere .659 mark over their last 10 games.

Cincinnati is coming off a shaky 4-game home series against the Washington Nationals. The Reds lost 3 of 4 as their pitchers struggled with a 5.25 ERA.

Diamondbacks at Reds projected starters

LHP Madison Bumgarner vs. RHP Hunter Greene

Bumgarner (2-4, 3.31 ERA) is tabbed for his 12th start of the season. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 through 54 1/3 IP.

  • Clocked a 6.00 ERA (18 IP, 12 ER) over last 3 starts in May but opened June with a solid effort in 6-0 home loss to Atlanta Braves Wednesday (6 IP, 2 ER)

Greene (2-7, 6.19 ERA) makes his 11th start. The highly-touted rookie has a 1.52 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 through 48 IP.

  • Yielded 9 ER over last 8 2/3 IP over 2 starts
  • Allowed 2.8 home runs per 9 innings and allowed barrel contact on 12.2% of balls in play

Diamondbacks at Reds odds and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated 1:58 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Diamondbacks -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Reds -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL): Diamondbacks -1.5 (+145) | Reds +1.5 (-180)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Diamondbacks at Reds picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 6, Diamondbacks 4

Money line

BET REDS (-115) with a 0.5-UNIT WAGER – a $100 average bettor should wager $57.50 to profit $50.

In a small sample, the right-handed Greene has been tough on lefty bats, and that’s a key against a left-leaning Arizona batting order. However, Greene has been undone by a high (and somewhat unlucky?) 22.4% home-run rate on fly balls.

Bumgarner has been aided by a hard-to-replicate .235 batting average on balls in play. So, the starter comparison likely overrates the Snakes. Peg the bullpens as being an outright but under-the-radar Cincy advantage.

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Run line/Against the spread

PASS on Reds +1.5 (-180), which is too much juice.

However, the alternate line of CINCINNATI -1.5 (+165) is a solid price and worth a 0.7-UNIT play.

The Reds – winners of just 18 games overall – are 7-2 across their last 9 series openers.

Over/Under

Enough signals flipping back and forth over this run total. MOVE ALONG, and look for better angles elsewhere. PASS.

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