Reds vs. Rays: Betting Preview for July 26

Published 5:24 am Friday, July 26, 2024

Isaac Paredes will lead the charge for the Tampa Bay Rays (52-51) on Friday, July 26, when they match up with Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (49-53) at Tropicana Field at 6:50 PM ET.

The Rays, at -110, are the favorites in this matchup, while the Reds are underdogs at -110. This contest carries a total of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Reds vs. Rays Game Info

  • Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
  • Time: 6:50 PM ET
  • Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Venue: Tropicana Field
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Rays -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -110
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Nick Lodolo (8-3) will take to the mound for the Reds and make his 16th start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Saturday, when he tossed 6 1/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the Washington Nationals.
  • He has six quality starts in 15 chances this season.
  • In 15 starts, Lodolo has pitched through or past the fifth inning 12 times. He has a season average of 5.6 frames per outing.
  • He has made 15 appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 114 homers this season, which ranks 13th in the big leagues.
  • Fueled by 305 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 17th in MLB with a .397 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .231 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati has scored the 14th-most runs in the majors this season with 456 (4.5 per game).
  • The Reds have the 21st-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.305).
  • The Reds rank 24th with an average of nine strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has the 13th-ranked ERA (3.86) in the majors this season.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.6 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 15th in MLB.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.258 WHIP this season, 16th in the majors.

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