The Cincinnati Reds (22-39) take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (29-34) Tuesday in the 2nd of 3 games. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
After taking the series opener, the Reds hold a 3-2 lead in the season series.
The Reds won 5-4 Monday behind a 3-run homer by DH Brandon Drury and starter Mike Minor and the bullpen holding Arizona scoreless for the final 5 innings of the game. The Reds have won 2 straight games and evened their current road trip record at 2-2.
The Diamondbacks lost for the 3rd time in 4 games and the 7th time in their last 10.
Reds at Diamondbacks projected starters
RHP Tyler Mahle vs. RHP Zach Davies
Mahle (2-5, 5.07 ERA) makes his 14th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 65 2/3 IP.
- Had no-decision in Thursday’s 5-4 loss to the Diamondbacks, but pitched well (6 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 2 BB and 10 K).
- Has an ERA of 1.93 in his last 18 2/3 innings.
Davies (2-3, 4.21 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 62 IP.
- Had a no-decision in the Thursday’s 5-4 win over the Reds, allowing 3 R, 6 H in 6 IP.
- Has allowed 3 or more ER in 5 of his last 6 starts.
Reds at Diamondbacks 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 10:52 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Reds +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+160) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-200)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -130 | U: +105)
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Reds at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 6, Reds 5
Money line
The Reds have won 2 straight on the road, but they have won consecutive road games in the same series only twice all season.
The Diamondbacks are 12-12 at home against everyone except the Dodgers this season and, outside of getting swept in a 4-game series at home by L.A., have lost consecutive home games in the same series only twice.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS (-120).
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Run line/Against the spread
PASS on Tuesday’s run line. It is a rare case where one team is favored on the money line, but is the underdog against the spread. If the Diamondbacks win the game outright, as I expect, then they will cover the +1.5, but at this price, it isn’t worth a wager, and while the line for the Reds is great, that is only a good bet if you think they aren’t going to lose.
Over/Under
Three of the 5 games this season between the Reds and Diamondbacks have had 9 or more runs.
Nine of the last 12 games for the Reds have had 9 or more runs.
Four of the last 5 for the Diamondbacks have as well.
Take OVER 8.5 (-130).
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