Elly De La Cruz’s Cincinnati Reds (63-68) and Brent Rooker’s Oakland Athletics (56-75) will match up in the series opener on Tuesday, August 27 at Great American Ball Park. The matchup will start at 6:40 p.m. ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Reds (-150) as moneyline favorites versus the Athletics (+125). This contest has a total of 9 runs (over -120; under +100).

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Reds vs. Athletics Game Info

• Date: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
• Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Venue: Great American Ball Park
• TV Channel: BSOH
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

• Moneyline Favorite: Reds -150
• Moneyline Underdog: Athletics +125
• Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

• Nick Martinez gets the start for the Reds, his 11th of the season. He is 6-6 with a 3.62 ERA and 83 strikeouts through 104 1/3 innings pitched.
• His last appearance was on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the righty threw three innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
• Martinez has two quality starts under his belt this year.
• Martinez has eight starts this season in which he pitched five or more innings.
• He has held his opponents without an earned run in 20 of his 36 outings this season.

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

• The Reds are 12th in MLB action with 153 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.
• Cincinnati’s .400 slugging percentage is 14th in baseball.
• The Reds have the fifth-worst batting average in the league (.231).
• Cincinnati ranks 14th in runs scored with 584 (4.5 per game).
• The Reds rank 23rd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .304.
• The Reds strike out 9.1 times per game, the No. 23 average in baseball.
• Cincinnati has the 16th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.05).
• The pitching staff for Cincinnati has a collective 8.7 K/9, the 10th-best in the majors.
• The Reds average baseball’s 13th-ranked WHIP (1.249).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.