Reds vs. Rays: Betting Preview for July 28

Published 1:24 am Sunday, July 28, 2024

The Cincinnati Reds (50-54) and the Tampa Bay Rays (53-52) will square off in the series rubber match on Sunday, July 28 at Tropicana Field, with Hunter Greene getting the nod for the Reds and Shawn Armstrong taking the mound for the Rays. The first pitch will be thrown at 11:35 AM ET.

The Reds (-130), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this contest against the Rays (+105) This contest carries a total of 7.5 runs (over +100; under -120).

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Reds vs. Rays Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, July 28, 2024
  • Time: 11:35 AM ET
  • Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Venue: Tropicana Field
  • TV Channel: Roku
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Reds -130
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rays +105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds will send Greene (7-4) out for his 21st start of the season. He is 7-4 with a 3.14 ERA and 133 strikeouts in 117 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His last appearance was on Monday against the Atlanta Braves, when the righty threw seven scoreless innings while allowing two hits.
  • Greene is seeking his fourth quality start in a row.
  • Greene is seeking his fourth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.9 innings per appearance on the hill.
  • In five of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds average 1.1 home runs per game to rank 14th in MLB action with 114 total home runs.
  • Cincinnati ranks 18th in MLB with a .392 slugging percentage.
  • The Reds have the third-worst batting average in the league (.229).
  • Cincinnati is the 15th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.4 runs per game (459 total).
  • The Reds’ .303 on-base percentage is 22nd in baseball.
  • The Reds’ nine strikeouts per game rank 25th in the majors.
  • Cincinnati has the 12th-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.84).
  • The 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Cincinnati’s pitching staff ranks 14th in the majors.
  • Pitchers for the Reds combine for the 14th-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.256).

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