Reds vs. Blue Jays: Betting Preview for August 19

Published 5:24 am Monday, August 19, 2024

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays (58-66) will match up against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (60-64) at Rogers Centre on Monday, August 19. First pitch is scheduled for 7:07 p.m. ET.

The Blue Jays, at -159, are the favorites in this matchup, while the Reds are underdogs at +135. The total for this game is 8. The odds to exceed the over are -120, while the odds are +100 to go under.

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Reds vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
  • Time: 7:07 p.m. ET
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Venue: Rogers Centre
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Blue Jays -159
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +135
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Hunter Greene (9-4) will take to the mound for the Reds and make his 25th start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in seven innings against the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • He has 13 quality starts in 24 chances this season.
  • Greene has made 20 starts of five or more innings in 24 chances this season, and averages 6 frames when he pitches.
  • He has seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 24 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 147 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the majors.
  • Cincinnati is 15th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .399 this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .230 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati ranks 14th in the majors with 546 total runs scored this season.
  • The Reds have the 25th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.302).
  • The Reds rank 24th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.1 whiffs per contest.
  • Cincinnati pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.97 ERA this year, which ranks 15th in MLB.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 10th-best in MLB.
  • The Reds rank 13th in MLB with a combined 1.248 WHIP this season.

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