Reds vs. Rays: Betting Preview for July 26

Published 5:24 am Friday, July 26, 2024

When the Tampa Bay Rays (52-51) and Cincinnati Reds (49-53) match up in the series opener at Tropicana Field on Friday, July 26, Shane Baz will get the nod for the Rays, while the Reds will send Nick Lodolo to the mound. The game will begin at 6:50 PM ET.

The Rays, at -110, are favored in this game, while the Reds are underdogs at -110. This contest has an over/under of 7.5 runs (over -115; under -105).

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Reds vs. Rays Game Info

  • Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
  • Time: 6:50 PM ET
  • Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Venue: Tropicana Field
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Rays -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -110
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds will hand the ball to Lodolo (8-3) for his 16th start of the season.
  • The left-hander gave up four earned runs in 6 1/3 innings pitched on Saturday in his last outing, a matchup with the Washington Nationals.
  • He has earned a quality start six times in 15 starts this season.
  • Lodolo has started 15 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 12 times. He averages 5.6 innings per appearance.
  • He has finished one appearance without allowing an earned run in 15 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 114 homers this season, which ranks 13th in the big leagues.
  • Cincinnati ranks 17th in the majors with a .397 team slugging percentage.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .231 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati has scored 456 runs (4.5 per game) this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.
  • The Reds have the 21st-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.305).
  • The Reds rank 24th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of nine whiffs per contest.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 3.86 ERA this season, which ranks 13th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.6 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 15th in the majors.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.258 WHIP this season, 16th in the majors.

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