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The Philadelphia Phillies (63-51) will once again visit the Cincinnati Reds (45-68) in Cincinnati on Tuesday, August 16 at Great American Ball 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 6:40 PM ET!
For context related to Tuesday’s regular season game, let’s take a look at how Cincinnati and Philadelphia have managed against each other this year.
This season, these two ball clubs have fought in one contest as the Reds lost to their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Monday, the Cincinnati Reds came out on top by a score of 3-4. The Reds scored three runs on 12 hits, while the Phillies put up four runs on 12 hits. We’ll see who comes out on top this time when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
Betting Preview for the Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Game on August 16 2022
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 6:40 PM ET
Betting on the Philadelphia Phillies
Record: (64W-51L) | National League East Standing: 3
The Phillies were beaten by the Cincinnati Reds 3-4 the last time they met on Monday, and we can’t wait to find out if they can muster up a hard-fought win in this one. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .248 and specifically Alec Bohm is riding high with a .282 average. In terms of defense, the team is carrying an ERA of 3.72 and a .988 fielding percentage. Before you place your bets based on the teams’ recent performances, be sure to consult our odds assessment!
Absences and Injuries
Regarding inactive players,the Phillies are missing Hans Crouse (Biceps), Zachary Eflin (Knee), James McArthur (Elbow), Kyle Schwarber (Calf), Bryce Harper (Thumb), Damon Jones (Shoulder), and Corey Knebel (Lat).
Betting on the Cincinnati Reds
Record: (45W-69L) | National League Central Standing: 4
In their last game on Monday, the Reds outplayed the Philadelphia Phillies. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .241 as James Farmer leads the club hitting .274. Defensively speaking, the Reds hold an ERA of 5.04 and a fielding percentage of .985. Be sure to review our odds analysis further down so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Reds are without Antonio Santillan (Back), Nicholas Senzel (Hamstring), Lucas Sims (Back), Christian Greene (Shoulder), Arthur Warren (Elbow), Connor Overton (Back), Michael Moustakas (Calf), Robert Dugger (Shoulder), Jonathan India (Calf), Jeffrey Hoffman (Forearm), Aramis Garcia (Finger), Tyler Stephenson (Clavicle), Justin Wilson (Elbow), Vladimir Gutierrez (Forearm), Daniel Duarte (Elbow), and Tejay Antone (Elbow).
Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies (-180) at FanDuel
The Philadelphia Phillies are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club is enjoying an effective August so far, coming into the matchup sporting a winning percentage of 69.23% for this month, a record of nine victories in total. The winning percentage of the Cincinnati Reds on the other hand, is less at 38.46% for this month, accounting a total of five wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 9.5 Total Runs (-114) at FanDuel
Before placing a bet, consider that the estimated over/under for this game is under 9.5. That is to say that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 9.5.
Runline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 Runs (-114) at FanDuel
With a runline of -1.5, the Philadelphia Phillies will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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