Reds vs. Athletics: Betting Preview for August 28

Published 5:26 am Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The Oakland Athletics (57-75) and the Cincinnati Reds (63-69) will match up on Wednesday, August 28 at Great American Ball Park, with Osvaldo Bido pitching for the Athletics and Fernando Cruz toeing the rubber for the Reds. The first pitch will be thrown at 6:40 p.m. ET.

At -115, the Athletics are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Reds (-105). This contest has a total of 10 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Reds vs. Athletics Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: NBCS-CA
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Athletics -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -105
  • Over/Under: 10 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds will send Cruz to the mound for his first start this season.
  • The 34-year-old righty has pitched out of the bullpen 61 times already this season, but will make his first start.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds’ 153 home runs rank 12th in Major League Baseball.
  • Cincinnati ranks 15th in the majors with a .399 team slugging percentage.
  • The Reds rank 25th in MLB with a .232 team batting average.
  • Cincinnati has scored 588 runs (4.5 per game) this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.
  • The Reds have an OBP of .305 this season, which ranks 21st in MLB.
  • The Reds rank 23rd with an average of 9.1 strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.06 ERA this year, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, 10th-best in baseball.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.250 WHIP this season, 13th in the majors.

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