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The Cincinnati Reds (47-71) will pay a visit to the Philadelphia Phillies (66-54) in Philadelphia on Monday, August 22 at Citizens Bank Park. Each team will be eager to come out on top as they work their way through the final third of the regular season. Catch all the action at 7:05 PM ET!
Take a look at how the Phillies and Reds have performed against each other historically for context about Monday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two teams have battled in three contests, in which the Phillies have claimed victory twice against the Reds. The last time these two teams saw each other on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Reds walked away with a 1-0 victory. The Reds racked up nine runs on 13 hits while the Phillies scored four runs on 11 hits. We’ll see who comes out victorious this time when these two teams square off at Citizens Bank Park.
Betting Preview for the Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies MLB Game on August 22 2022
Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
When: Monday, August 22, 2022 at 7:05 PM ET
Betting on the Cincinnati Reds
Record: (48W-71L) | National League Central Standing: 4
The last time they played, the Reds were beaten by the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-9 on Sunday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .242 and specifically James Farmer is doing the heavy lifting with a .275 average. Defensively speaking, the Reds hold an ERA of 5.01 and a fielding percentage of .985. Check out our odds assessment and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Regarding inactive players,the Reds are missing Antonio Santillan (Back), Lucas Sims (Back), Christian Greene (Shoulder), Reinaldo Almora Jr. (Shoulder), Connor Overton (Back), Robert Dugger (Shoulder), Jeffrey Hoffman (Forearm), Aramis Garcia (Finger), Tyler Stephenson (Clavicle), Justin Wilson (Elbow), Vladimir Gutierrez (Forearm), Daniel Duarte (Elbow), Joseph Votto (Rotator Cuff), and Tejay Antone (Elbow).
Betting on the Philadelphia Phillies
Record: (66W-55L) | National League East Standing: 3
In their last game on Sunday, the Phillies defeated the New York Mets by a score of 9-10. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .249 as Alec Bohm leads the club hitting .280. Defensively speaking, the Phillies hold an ERA of 3.78 and a fielding percentage of .988. Be sure to review our odds assessment further down so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Phillies are missing Hans Crouse (Biceps), Zachary Eflin (Knee), James McArthur (Elbow), Brandon Marsh (Ankle), Seranthony Domínguez (Triceps), Bryce Harper (Thumb), Damon Jones (Shoulder), and Corey Knebel (Lat).
Cincinnati Reds vs Philadelphia Phillies | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies (-240) at FanDuel
The Philadelphia Phillies are considered the favorite per oddsmakers in this one. The team is having a great August so far, coming into this game with a winning percentage of 61.11% for this month, a record of 11 victories in total. Comparatively, the Cincinnati Reds’ winning percentage is less at 44.44% for this month, accounting a total of eight wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 Total Runs (-106) at FanDuel
Before you place your bet, don’t forgot to take into account that the projected over/under for this matchup is under 8.5. This means that the total number of runs for both teams is predicted to be under 8.5.
Runline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 Runs (-110) at FanDuel
The Philadelphia Phillies will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover a runline of -1.5.
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