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Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Reds (18-24) and Arizona Diamondbacks (20-23) wrap up a 3-game set at Chase Field Wednesday. First pitch is scheduled for 3:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 4-1

The Reds snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over Arizona Tuesday to cash as +104 road underdogs. CF Will Benson hit a go-ahead 2-run HR in the 5th inning and was 1 of 5 Cincinnati players with 1+ RBIs. RHP Hunter Greene allowed 2 ER in 7 innings and picked up the win.

Arizona snapped a 2-game winning streak with Tuesday’s loss. Diamondbacks 2B Blaze Alexander plated both of the club’s runs with a 2-run single in the 3rd inning. RHP Slade Cecconi allowed 6 ER in 5 2/3 innings to pick up the loss.

Reds at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Andrew Abbott vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Abbott (2-4, 3.35 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 43 innings.

  • Cincinnati is 4-4 in his starts
  • Has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 6 of 8 appearances
  • Has allowed 16 ER and 8 HR this season while striking out 37 and walking 12

Pfaadt (1-3, 4.60 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 1.5 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 47 innings.

  • Diamondbacks are 2-6 in his starts
  • Has allowed 3 or more ER in 4 of 8 outings
  • Has allowed 24 ER and 5 HR while striking out 42 and walking 8

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Reds at Diamondbacks odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Diamondbacks -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-165) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Reds at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 6, Diamondbacks 5

Moneyline

BET REDS (+120).

While Cincinnati has struggled recently, it is 2-3 on its road trip thus far. It has scored 4 or more runs in 5 of its last 6 games, including 5 runs in each of its last 3.

It took a 5-4 lead into the 9th inning in the 1st game of this series before allowing 2 runs to lose, and it held the Diamondbacks to just 2 runs Tuesday night. With LHP Andrew Abbott on the mound, the Reds present a solid opportunity to make some money Wednesday.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is no value on the run line.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-120).

Cincinnati has scored 5 or more runs in each of its last 3 games and 4 runs in 5 of its last 6. It has allowed 5 or more runs in 3 of its last 4 games and 4 or more in 7 of its last 9.

Arizona has scored 6 or more runs in 2 of its last 3 games and 4 or more runs in 7 of its last 9.

Both starting pitchers also have a tendency to allow runs with each having an ERA above 3.30.

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Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Reds (17-24) and Arizona Diamondbacks (20-22) play the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Chase Field Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 4-0

The Reds are coming off a 6-5 loss as +141 road underdogs in the series opener Monday with the Over (9) hitting. Cincinnati has lost 3 straight and 11 of 12.

SS Kevin Newman hit a walk-off 2-run single for the Diamondbacks, who cashed as -154 favorites. Arizona has won back-to-back games and 6 of 8.

Reds at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Hunter Greene vs. RHP Slade Cecconi

Greene (1-2, 3.38 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 45 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 5 BB, 6 K in 5-4 home loss vs. Diamondbacks Thursday
  • 2024 road stats: 1-0, 0.82 ERA (11 IP, 1 ER), 0.82 WHIP in 2 starts
  • Career vs. Diamondbacks: 1-1, 4.60 ERA (15 2/3 IP, 8 ER), 1.28 WHIP in 3 starts, including 0-1 with a 12.27 ERA (3 2/3 IP, 5 ER) in 1 start last season

Cecconi (1-2, 4.15 ERA) makes his 5th start. The rookie has a 0.88 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 21 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 K in Thursday’s win at Cincinnati
  • 2024 home stats: 0-1, 12.46 ERA (4 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 5 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 1 start, a 7-1 loss vs. San Diego Padres May 3
  • Career vs. Reds: 0-0, 1.64 ERA (11 IP, 2 ER), 0.82 WHIP in 2 starts

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Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:11 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (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 (-225) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Diamondbacks 3

Moneyline

The REDS (+100) have been a scary team to back recently, but the market is showing you that this is a good spot for them with Greene on the mound. Greene has allowed a total of just 3 runs over his last 3 starts, and Arizona may let down after an emotional walk-off win in the series opener.

BET REDS (+100).

Run line/Against the spread

The Reds +1.5 (-225) should cover, but it’s hard to beat MLB long term betting into lines with so much vig.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

Greene has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 5 of his 8 starts this season, as has Cecconi in 3 of his 4. The risk here really begins once the starters come out of the game, so the 1st 5 innings is the safer Under to play.

BET FIRST 5 INNINGS UNDER 4.5 (-110).

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Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Reds (17-23) and Arizona Diamondbacks (19-22) open a 3-game set at Chase Field Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Diamondbacks lead 3-0

Cincinnati has lost back-to-back games after falling 6-5 in 10 innings against the San Francisco Giants Sunday and failing to cash as a +104 road underdog. Reds 1B Jeimer Candelario led the way on offense with 3 RBIs, while RHP Emilio Pagan allowed 1 run in 2/3 innings and picked up the loss.

Arizona snapped a 2-game losing streak with a 9-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles Sunday to cash as a +113 road underdog. Diamondbacks 2B Ketel Marte had 3 RBIs, while DH Randal Grichuk and RF Jake McCarthy each batted in 2 runs. RHP Zac Gallen allowed 2 ER in 6 innings and picked up the win.

Reds at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Ashcraft (3-2, 3.86 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 39 2/3 innings.

  • Reds are 3-4 in his starts (1-3 on the road), including 0-3 in his last 3
  • Has allowed 17 ER and 5 HR this season while striking out 32 and walking 12

Montgomery (2-2, 4.70 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.30 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 3.9 K/9 in 23 innings.

  • Diamondbacks are 2-2 in his starts
  • Has allowed 3 or fewer ER in 3 of 4 outings
  • Has allowed 12 ER and 3 HR while striking out 10 and walking 6

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

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Diamondbacks -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-165) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Reds 4

Moneyline

PASS.

The run line presents a better opportunity for the Diamondbacks (-145).

Run line/Against the spread

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+140).

Cincinnati has lost 9 of its last 10 games with 5 of the 9 losses coming by 2 or more runs. It has been stagnant offensively of late and scored 3 or fewer runs in 7 of its last 10.

Arizona has scored 4 or more runs in 6 of its last 7 games and won by 2 or more runs in 3 of its last 5 wins.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-115).

Arizona has scored 4 or more runs in 6 straight meetings with Cincinnati as well as in 6 of its last 7 overall. It has allowed 3 or more runs in 3 of its last 4 and hit the Over in back-to-back games.

The Reds have scored 4 or more runs in 3 of their last 4 games while allowing 5 or more in 6 of their last 10, including 2 straight.

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Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Reds (68-63) close out a 4-game road series with the Arizona Diamondbacks (68-62) Sunday afternoon. First pitch from Chase Field is at 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 4-2

After losing the 1st 2 games of the series, the Reds picked up an 8-7 win in 11 innings on Saturday. It gives them 4 wins in their last 6 games and pulls them within a half-game of the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final Wild-Card spot.

The Diamondbacks’ loss on Saturday snapped a 6-game winning streak. They have won 9 of their last 11 games. They are in 2nd place in the NL West, trailing the Los Angeles Dodgers by 12 games, but holding a 1/2-game lead on the Reds for a Wild-Card spot.

Reds at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Graham Ashcraft vs. RHP Slade Cecconi

Ashcraft (7-8, 4.84 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 in 134 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 10 K in 4-3 road win over Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday
  • Reds have lost 3 of his last 4 starts and are 11-13 when he pitches

Cecconi (0-0, 2.93 ERA) makes his 3rd start and 5th appearance. He has a 1.04 WHIP, 4 BB and 9 K in 15 1/3 innings.

  • Last outing: 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K in relief in 4-3 home win over Texas Rangers on Monday
  • Allowed 2 ER in each of his 2 starts this season

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Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:03 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Diamondbacks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds -1.5 (+155) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Reds at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 6, Reds 5

Moneyline

The Reds are 37-29 on the road this season and 4-2 on their current road trip. But the Diamondbacks are on a bit of a roll. They have won 9 of their last 11 games and 11 of their last 14. They had a 4-2 lead in the ninth but the Reds sent it to extra innings.

Cecconi has been good in 4 appearances so far this season.

BET DIAMONDBACKS (-115).

Run line/Against the spread

The Reds are the best in the majors with an 83-48 ATS mark and they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. The Diamondbacks are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games.

Four of the Reds’ last 6 wins are by only 1 run, so it might be hard against Arizona to win and cover. I like the Diamondbacks to win and just betting them to cover at -190 isn’t that appealing.

PASS.

Over/Under

The last 2 games of the series have had double-digit runs. Five of the Reds’ last 7 have had 10 or more runs while 5 of Arizona’s last 7 have had at least 9 runs.

BET OVER 9 (-115).

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Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Reds (67-62) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (67-61) Friday. First pitch from Chase Field is at 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 3-1

The Reds lost the opener of the series 3-2 Thursday, snapping a 3-game win streak and slipping to 3-1 through the first 4 games of a 10-game road trip. Cincinnati is in 3rd place in the NL Central, trailing the first-place Milwaukee Brewers by 4 games, and a half-game out of the final NL Wild Card.

The Diamondbacks have won 5 games in a row and 10 of their last 12. They overtook the Reds for the final NL Wild Card spot on Thursday and they are in 2nd place in the NL West, although that’s still 12 games back of the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers.

Reds at Diamondbacks projected starters

RHP Hunter Greene vs. RHP Brandon Pfaadt

Greene (2-5, 4.72 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 4.0 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 through 76 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 9 R (8 ER), 10 H, 3 BB. 4 K in 10-3 home loss to Toronto Blue Jays Sunday
  • Making 2nd start since returning from IL because of a hip injury that sidelined him from mid-June until Sunday

Pfaadt (0-6, 6.13 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 61 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 BB, 5 K in 4-0 road loss to San Diego Padres last Friday
  • One career start vs. Reds: Loss, 6 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 4-2 road loss on July 22

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Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Diamondbacks -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-145) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Reds at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 5, Reds 3

Moneyline

The Diamondbacks are red-hot right now. They have won 5 straight and 10 of their last 12 games. Pfaadt is coming off his best outing of the year and while he is winless, his ERA over his last 6 starts is 3.94.

Green was knocked around in his return from the injured list.

The Reds entered the series winning 3 straight but are 8-13 in their last 21 games.

BET DIAMONDBACKS -1.5 (+120)

Run line/Against the spread

The Reds are 82-47 ATS, the best mark in all of baseball, and they have covered the spread in 4 straight games and in 7 of their last 8. They are 68-30 ATS as underdogs.

The Diamondbacks are 30-29 ATS when favored but are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games. They have covered the spread in 14 of their last 15 wins, and because of that, going with the plus odds on the moneyline is better than the spread.

PASS.

Over/Under

The series opener on Thursday had 5 total runs. Two of the 4 games between the 2 teams have had fewer than 10 runs.

Pfaadt has not had a start with a total of 10 runs or more since there were 19 in his MLB debut, a streak of 11 starts.

Eleven of Greene’s 15 starts have stayed below 10 total runs.

BET UNDER 9.5 (-115).

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Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Reds (67-61) and Arizona Diamondbacks (66-61) open up a 4-game set at Chase Field Thursday. First pitch is at 9:40 p.m. ET (FS1). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Diamondbacks odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Reds lead 3-0

The Reds enter the desert on a 3-game winning streak after sweeping the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday and Wednesday. They are 6-4 over the last 10 games to pull within 3 1/2 games of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central. Cincinnati holds the last NL Wild Card spot and is 36-27 on the road this season.

The Snakes are on fire, winners of 4 in a row and 8 of 10. They are a half-game behind the Reds for that final Wild Card spot, so this will be a huge series for both teams as it is the last time they meet in the regular season. The Diamondbacks are 21-18 against left-handed pitching.

Reds at Diamondbacks projected starters

LHP Brandon Williamson vs. RHP Merrill Kelly

Williamson (4-3, 4.47 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.26 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 86 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 6 K Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays
  • 1 career start vs. Diamondbacks: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K July 22

Kelly (10-5, 3.13 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 129 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 4 BB, 3 K Saturday against San Diego Padres
  • 4 career starts vs. Reds: 2-1, 3.00 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 20 K in 24 IP

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Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:57 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Diamondbacks -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-140) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Reds at Diamondbacks picks and predictions

Prediction

Diamondbacks 4, Reds 3

Moneyline

The Reds are 7-3 across the last 10 meetings with the Diamondbacks, but Arizona has the edge on the mound. Kelly has allowed 4 ER in 17 IP over his last 3 home starts for a 2.12 ERA. Williamson is coming off a rough start against Toronto. With the Diamondbacks at home and on such a hot streak, I will LEAN DIAMONDBACKS (-165), despite the chalk.

Run line/Against the spread

The Reds are 43-20 on the RL on the road, and Arizona is 31-32 against the spread at home. As mentioned, Cincinnati has won 7 of 10 from the D-Backs. I just favor Kelly in this one. We’ll take the run with REDS +1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

The Over is 4-6 for Cincinnati over the last 10 games while the Diamondbacks have gone 5-4-1. The Over is just 3-6-1 over the last 10 meetings between the clubs. Williamson has pitched to 3 straight Unders. Kelly has pitched to Unders in 4 of 5. I’ll LEAN UNDER 9 (-120).

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Cincinnati Reds at Arizona Diamondbacks odds, picks and prediction

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

The Cincinnati Reds (5-1) kick off a three-game set Friday with the Arizona Diamondbacks (2-5) at Chase Field. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Cincinnati has won five in a row, all in the NL Central Division, and just swept a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates, outscoring them 30-8 in the set.

Arizona, which started its season playing NL West Division rivals, has dropped back-to-back games to lose its previous series against the Colorado Rockies 2-1.

RHP Tyler Mahle (1-0) is the projected starter for the Reds. Mahle picked up a win at home against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday. He pitched five innings, surrendering two earned runs and four hits while striking out nine with just two walks in Cincinnati’s 9-6 victory.

Last season, Mahle was 2-2 with a 3.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 11.3 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 across 9 starts and 1 relief appearance.

RHP Taylor Widener (1-0) is on the hill Friday for the Diamondbacks. Widener had a quality start in a win against the San Diego Padres for his first-career start Sunday. He pitched six scoreless innings, striking out five Padres hitters and walking three with just three hits allowed.

In 2020, Widener was 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 9.9 K/9 and 5.4 BB/9 in 12 relief appearances.

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Reds at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Reds -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Rangers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Reds -1.5 (+105) | Rangers +1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under: 9 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

Reds 7, Diamondbacks 3

Money line (ML)

It’s only a six-game sample size, but the REDS (-150) have only faced right-handed starters and have by far the best advanced hitting numbers vs. righties.

Also, the absences of Arizona’s CF Ketel Marte and SS Nick Ahmed are probably a welcomed sight for Mahle. Both players hit homers off of him in his only career start vs. the Diamondbacks in 2019.

However, I only “LEAN” to the REDS (-150) for 0.75 units because we are late to the party and Cincinnati opened as a -120 money line favorite.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Slight “LEAN” to the Reds -1.5 (+105) for a quarter unit since it’s still plus-money, but just like Cincinnati’s money line, we are getting the worse of the Reds’ run line.

That being said, I am not sure about Widener’s future as a starter and I don’t believe Arizona knows either.

Widener had a 60% hard-hit rate in his first start against the Padres and more or less got lucky with a .200 BABIP.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS with a “LEAN” toward the Under because Arizona is missing Marte, Ahmed and RF Kole Calhoun, who led the team in homers last season.

The reason for the PASS is because Cincinnati’s hitters are raking through the first week of the season.

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