For the first time this year, the Cincinnati Reds will make their way across the country to California to face off against the San Diego Padres. The two teams are middle of the pack in their divisional MLB standings, with the Reds in 4th at 12-16 and the Padres in 3rd at 15-14. However, having not faced each other this year, the Reds vs Padres picks are not set in stone.
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres Information
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres
Petco Park, San Diego, CA
May 1st, 2023, 9:40 pm ET
Bally Sports
Cincinnati Reds vs San Diego Padres Odds
Due to the Cincinnati Reds record and the Padres hot streak, it is clear who has the overall advantage. The Padres have gone 7-3 in their last 10 MLB games, giving them the clear advantage on the moneyline with -225. The less dominant of the two MLB teams sits below that at +190.
The over/under for the game sits at 8.5, a middle-of-the-pack margin for your Reds vs Padres picks. Both team’s MLB player stats cater towards their offensive capabilities, so we can hope for a great scoring performance.
Cincinnati Reds vs San Diego Padres Betting Preview
Starting Pitchers:
Luke Weaver:
Weaver is an experienced pitcher, having spent much time on a few different teams in the major leagues. He has played in 2 games on this year’s MLB schedule, and is going to add his 3rd. His stats are not spectacular throughout his career, but a career ERA of 4.87 speaks volumes. This year, he has an ERA of 7.71, with a win/loss record of 0-1. In his 2 games, he has let up 10 earned runs, which is not exceptional for the 29-year-old. He is looking to make it back to his prime, and hopefully, he can take advantage of this game and do so.
Blake Snell:
If you are having trouble with San Diego Padres picks, you will always find a lock in Blake Snell. One of the household-name pitchers in Major League Baseball, he is incredibly consistent and great for the Padres. However, he started the season a bit slow, with an ERA of 5.48. However, he has only played in 5 games, and should soon lower his ERA closer to his career average of 3.47. As long as he can stay off of the MLB injury report, he can be a dominant force for San Diego.
Cincinnati Reds vs San Diego Padres Picks and Predictions
- Over 8.5: To fully take advantage of your Reds vs Padres picks, we advise you take the over of 8.5. Both pitchers have an ERA of over 5, and the Padres have scored less than 4 runs in just 10 of their 29 games. Similarly, the Reds have scored less than 4 runs in just 12 of their 28 games, making one of the most secure MLB picks.
- Moneyline – Padres -225: The Padres -225 pick seems the most reasonable for this game, and mostly due to the pitching factor. Not only do the Padres have a superior record and are on a hot streak, but they have Blake Snell on the mound. In comparison, they are facing a pitcher with a 7.71 ERA on the season, which should be easily taken advantage of.
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