Reds vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for August 19

Published 5:24 am Monday, August 19, 2024

In the series opener on Monday, August 19, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays (58-66) square off against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (60-64). The first pitch will be thrown at 7:07 p.m. ET at Rogers Centre.

The Blue Jays (-159), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Reds (+135) The total for this contest is 8. The odds to hit the over are -120, while the odds are +100 to go under.

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Reds vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
  • Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Rogers Centre
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Blue Jays -159
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +135
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Hunter Greene (9-4) will take to the mound for the Reds and make his 25th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in seven innings pitched against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
  • In 24 starts this season, he’s earned 13 quality starts.
  • Greene has made 20 starts of five or more innings in 24 chances this season, and averages 6 frames when he pitches.
  • In 24 appearances this season, he has finished seven without allowing an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 147 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the majors.
  • Cincinnati ranks 15th in the majors with a .399 team slugging percentage.
  • The Reds rank 28th in MLB with a team batting average of just .230.
  • Cincinnati ranks 14th in the majors with 546 total runs scored this season.
  • The Reds have an OBP of .302 this season, which ranks 25th in MLB.
  • The Reds rank 24th with an average of 9.1 strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 3.97 ERA this season, which ranks 15th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, 10th-best in baseball.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.248 WHIP this season, 13th in the majors.

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