Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds 9/5/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds
MLB: 12:35 PM EST
Sep. 05, 2019
TV: FSOH
Latest Odds : CIN -171 Total 9
The Philadelphia Phillies end their series in Cincinnati on Thursday against the Reds. The Phillies are 3rd in the NL East and fighting for a wildcard spot. Philadelphia has won six of their last ten games and beat the Reds 6-2 on Tuesday. The Phillies carry a 31-34 road record.
Jason Vargas will make his 25th start of the season. Vargas is 6-7 on the year with 127.1 innings pitched. Vargas has 98 strikeouts, 52 walks, and carries a 4.31 ERA. Vargas pitched just 4 innings in his last outing allowing 5 runs on 9 hits.
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The Cincinnati Reds remain as the 4th place team in the NL Central. The Reds has won just four of their last ten games and carry a 37-33 home field record. Cincinnati averages 4.5 runs per game which ranks 22nd in the league.
Sonny Gray will take his spot on the hill and make his 28th start of the season. Gray is 10-6 on the season with 151.1 innings pitched. Gray has 174 strikeouts, 60 walks, and carries a 2.80 ERA. Gray pitched 6.2 innings in his last start allowing 1 run on 5 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Phillies are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Reds are 1-6 in their last 7 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Phillies last 4 overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Reds last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Philadelphia Phillies +161
Back the Phillies to end this series as they show the value as the underdog. The Reds are 1-4 in their last 5 Thursday games. The Phillies are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. National League Central. Philadelphia is in reach of the wildcard and need to beat teams like the Reds. Final Score Prediction, Philadelphia Phillies win 5-4.