On the MLB schedule for Friday, the Cincinnati Reds are at the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second game of a four-game series. This is a huge series for both teams.
The Diamondbacks picked up a big win on Thursday to start the season. Arizona is now 67-61 on the season. The Diamondbacks currently hold the third wildcard spot in the MLB standings for the National League. Arizona is one of the hottest MLB teams in the league right now.
For the Reds, the loss dropped them to 67-62 on the season. They are just half a game back for that wildcard spot.
Let’s take a look at our Reds vs Diamondbacks betting picks.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Odds
Before we get to our Reds vs Diamondbacks betting picks, here are the updated betting odds.
- Moneyline: Arizona Diamondbacks -162 | Cincinnati Reds +136
- Runline: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (+124) | Cincinnati Reds +1.5 (-148)
- Total: 9.5
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Information
Here is the updated information from one of our MLB Picks.
Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Location of the game: Chase Field; Phoenix, AZ
Date & Time: Friday August 25th, 2023; 6:40pm PT.
How to watch: ARIZ
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis
Brett Kennedy will get the start for the Cincinnati Reds here. This is the 2nd start of the season for him. He has thrown 12 innings this season and has struck out six batters and walked three on the season.
The last time he threw was on August 18th; he went five innings and allowed three hits and no runs against Toronto. Cincinnati Reds lines are hard to judge right now with the inconsistency of their starting pitching.
The Reds have a bunch of guys contributing on the offensive side, but the name we continue to hear is rookie Elly De La Cruz. The 21-year-old picked up three hits in the doubleheader on Wednesday, with a triple and home run in Game 1 and six runs batted in.
The Reds have nine guys with double-digit home runs. Leading the charge has been Spencer Steer, with 18. When looking at his MLB player stats – Steer also leads the team with 70 runs batted in. Nick Senzel was the ninth to join on Thursday with his 10th of the season.
Pitching Promise
Arizona will go with Brandon Pfaadt. The 24-year-old from Louisville is looking for his first career win. Pfaadt has made 11 starts this season and is yet to win. He is 0-6 on the season with a 6.13 earned run average.
In his most recent start on the road at San Diego, he had his best outing of the season, going seven innings and allowing just a single hit and no runs.
The Diamondbacks offense has moved back into the Top 10 in runs scored, hits, and batting average. The offense continues to be led by Christian Walker, who has clubbed 28 home runs on the season.
Tommy Pham came to Arizona at the trade deadline and has a 13-game hitting streak going. Pham hit a home run in the August 17th and August 19th MLB games, both wins against the Padres.
The big blow on Thursday was Corbin Carroll connecting for his 22nd home run of the season. It put the Diamondbacks ahead 3-2, and that’s where it stayed. Arizona Diamondbacks predictions have been fun as of late with their great play.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks
This is a pretty ugly pitching matchup. After a low-scoring game on Thursday night, expect this to pick up the offense.
Both teams get 5+ runs in this one. The first of our two Reds vs Diamondbacks betting picks is the over 9.5 runs.
As far as the game is concerned, the Diamondbacks are red hot right now; look for them to score late and win this game. We are taking Arizona Diamondbacks -162 as our other betting pick.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction
- Barring any late additions to the MLB injury report, the final prediction for this game is the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-6 over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday.
The Diamondbacks and the over hit. Enjoy!
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