Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Cincinnati Reds are facing the Arizona Diamondbacks in an important National League weekend matchup starting on Friday, Aug. 22. The Reds, with a 75-87 record, are just one game back of a wild card spot as the season nears its end. The Diamondbacks, on the other hand, are 62-66 and falling out of playoff contention. Zack Littell is set to start for the Reds, while Ryne Nelson will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:40 P.M. EST.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Reds +116 | Diamondbacks -130

Spread: Reds +1.5 (-175) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+155)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 57%.

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds currently have a 67-61 overall record, placing them in third in the National League Central division and 13 games behind the Brewers for first place. They are also one game back of the Mets for the final wild card spot in the National League. The team has a 31-32 record when playing on the road and has won seven of their last 11 games. Despite losing their last game to the Angels, the Reds did take the series. Zack Littell will be starting for the Reds against the Diamondbacks with a 9-8 record and a 3.52 ERA in 25 starts. He has a 3.06 ERA in three starts with the Reds and a 3.76 ERA when throwing on the road. The Reds have a .248 batting average this season, ranking 16th in the league, scoring the 12th most runs and ranking 16th in hits. They have hit the ninth fewest home runs and struck out the eighth fewest times. Against Arizona this year, they have a .265 batting average, and against NL West clubs, they have a .260 batting average.