Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Philadelphia Phillies will look to avenge last night's defeat when they take on the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. Can Alec Bohm and the Phillies get the bats going at home and avoid another extra innings loss? Matt McCuen provides his best betting pick in Reds vs. Phillies.
Matt McCuen - April 2, 2024, 11:20 AM EDT
5 minCincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies will meet from the City of Brotherly Love on Tuesday night.
Reds vs. Phillies DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: April 2, 2024
- Game Time: 6:40 pm ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies Prediction
The Reds begin this game with a record of 3-1.
Cincinnati began the year red hot a season ago but flatlined towards the end of the year and missed the playoffs.
The Reds finished the season 82-80.
Cincy took two of three games from Washington in the season-opening series.
The Reds came from behind last night to beat the Phillies 6-3 in extra innings.
Spencer Steer was the hero, blasting a grand slam in the 10th inning. Steer is hitting .400 on the young season.
Center fielder Will Benson has five hits with a batting average of .333.
33-year-old Nick Martini leads the Reds with seven runs batted in.
The Reds will hand the ball to righty Graham Ashcraft. Ashcraft went 7-9 last year with a 4.76 era.
The Phillies roll into this contest with a 1-3 record.
It has been a rocky start to the season for the Phillies.
In true Philly form, the fans are already restless after just four games.
The bullpen has been an issue early in the year for Philly, as they have blown multiple leads late in games.
The Phillies went on a run into the NLCS last year, losing in seven games vs the Diamondbacks.
Philly is expected to be one of the best teams in the NL this year.
Third baseman Alec Bohm leads the Phillies with a batting average of .333.
Catcher JT Realmuto is off to a good start with one home run and an average of .286.
Bryce Harper is off to a 0–11 start this season.
Veteran Spencer Turnbull will make his first Phillies start tonight. Turnbull went 1-4 with a 7.26 era last season.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick
This is a great bounce-back spot for the Phillies tonight.
Their bats were quiet last night, and they are due for a breakout game offensively.
Turnbull is better than his numbers indicate, and will be able to limit the Reds' bats tonight.
Let’s keep rolling tonight!
Pick: Philadelphia Phillies ML -145 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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