Reds vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for August 21

Published 5:24 am Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays (59-67) will clash with Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (61-65) at Rogers Centre on Wednesday, August 21. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Blue Jays (-110) as moneyline favorites against the Reds (-110). This game’s over/under has been set at 8.5. You can get -110 odds on the over and -110 odds on the under.

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Reds vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 21, 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 -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -110
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds will hand the ball to Nick Martinez (6-6) for his ninth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last start was on Friday, when he tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs on eight hits in a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
  • He’s going for his third quality start in a row.
  • Martinez has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • In 34 appearances this season, he has finished 20 without allowing an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 148 homers this season, which ranks 12th in the majors.
  • Cincinnati is 14th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .399 this season.
  • The Reds rank 28th in MLB with a team batting average of just .230.
  • Cincinnati has scored 555 runs (4.4 per game) this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.
  • The Reds have an on-base percentage of .302 this season, which ranks 25th in the league.
  • The Reds rank 24th with an average of nine strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 4.01 ERA this season, which ranks 16th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 10th-best in MLB.
  • The Reds rank 13th in MLB with a combined 1.250 WHIP this season.

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