Reds vs. Marlins: Betting Preview for August 5

Published 5:24 am Monday, August 5, 2024

Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (53-58) will take on Jake Burger and the Miami Marlins (42-70) at LoanDepot park on Monday, August 5. First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET.

Sportsbooks have tabbed the Reds (-155) as moneyline favorites against the Marlins (+125). This matchup’s total has been listed at 8.5. You can get -105 odds on the over and -115 odds on the under.

Email newsletter signup

Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus!

Reds vs. Marlins Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Location: Miami, Florida
  • Venue: LoanDepot park
  • TV Channel: BSFL
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Reds -155
  • Moneyline Underdog: Marlins +125
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

Bet on this or any MLB matchup at BetMGM

Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more.

Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds average 1.1 home runs per game to rank 15th in baseball with 125 total home runs.
  • Cincinnati’s .393 slugging percentage is 18th in MLB.
  • The Reds’ .227 batting average ranks 28th in MLB.
  • Cincinnati ranks 15th in runs scored with 485 (4.4 per game).
  • The Reds’ .301 on-base percentage is 25th in MLB.
  • The Reds’ nine strikeouts per game rank 23rd in MLB.
  • Cincinnati has a 3.91 team ERA that ranks 12th across all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Cincinnati has a collective 8.7 K/9, the 10th-best in MLB.
  • The Reds average MLB’s 15th-ranked WHIP (1.251).

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.