The Philadelphia Phillies (64-51) and Cincinnati Reds (45-69) clash Tuesday as they continue a 3-game series at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is slated for a 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Phillies vs. Reds odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Philadelphia leads 1-0
The Phillies went into this series having lost 3 of their previous 4 games — and losing all 3 in shutout fashion. Philadelphia won Monday’s series opener 4-3.
The Reds have lost 6 of their last 7 games. Cincinnati owns a .632 OPS over its last 14 games.
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Phillies at Reds projected starters
RHP Kyle Gibson vs. RHP T.J. Zeuch
Gibson (7-5, 4.29 ERA) is tabbed for his 23rd start of the season. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.5 BB/9 and 6.7 K/9 through 121 2/3 IP.
Scuffled in late June and early July, but has logged a 2.89 ERA, 0.88 WHIP over his last 31 1/3 IP. Owns a 4.73 ERA on the road.Zeuch (0-1, 13.50 ERA) is making his 2nd start. He has a 2.00 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 4 IP.
Start No. 1 (Wednesday vs. New York Mets) did not go so well: 6 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB in 4 IP. Threw 91 pitches despite not being all that stretched out in Triple-A. Is a 27-year-old that owns a 5.26 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 53 career IP.Phillies at Reds odds and lines
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Money line: Phillies -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Reds +155 (bet $155 to win $100) Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (-115) | Reds +1.5 (-105) Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: -105 | U: -120)Exclusive USA TODAY Network offer: Deposit $10 or more, get $200 in instant bet credits at Tipico Sportsbook! New customer offer in CO and NJ. 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions. Place your legal, online sports bets at Tipico. Let’s make this interesting. Bet now!
Phillies at Reds picks and predictions
Prediction
Phillies 5, Reds 4
Money line
The Reds are somewhat buoyed by an out-of-whack 15-14 mark in 1-run games.
The Phillies’ bullpen has been banged up by high batting average on balls in play of late. That relief corps is in better shape heading into Game 2 of this series.
BACK THE PHILLIES (-190).
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Run line/Against the spread
Cincinnati’s offense is just good enough at home (.744 OPS) to make the 2-run cushion dicey. PASS.
Over/Under
It’s an 84-degree day with a 7-mph wind blowing out to right-center. If OF Kyle Schwarber (calf) makes it back into the lineup, it could be a big day for him. The Under has hit in 7 in a row for Philadelphia. The Under is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings between these teams. For now, it’s a small LEAN UNDER 9.5 (-120).
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