Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Sunday, August 24th, the Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a National League matchup at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks won the opener of the series 6-5 in 11 innings, with the middle game excluded from analysis. In a previous meeting back in June at Great American Ball Park, the Reds swept a three-game series against the Diamondbacks. Our Reds vs. Diamondbacks prediction and MLB pick for Sunday's game at 4:10 PM ET sees the Diamondbacks as -125 favorites with a total of 8.5 runs.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Reds +115 | Diamondbacks -128

Spread: Reds +1.5 (-180) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+155)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 56%.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds fell short in a close game against their opponents after erasing a deficit and scoring five runs on six hits. Despite their efforts, the bullpen was unable to secure the win in extra innings, resulting in their fourth defeat in seven games, with three losses coming by one run. The team has won two of their previous three series and holds a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. During this stretch, the Reds have scored 47 runs with a .256/.309/.387 triple-slash, while their bullpen has maintained a 2.48 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and .220 batting average against. Currently, Cincinnati is just 1.5 games behind the bottom wild card in the National League. Brady Singer is set to pitch in their upcoming game, holding an 11-9 record with a 4.18 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 25 starts this season. In his previous five starts, Singer has shown strong performance with a 1.86 ERA. Additionally, he has a 2-0 record with a 2.00 ERA in three career starts against the Diamondbacks, including a recent meeting where he allowed two runs in a no-decision.