Reds vs. Rays: Betting Preview for July 26

Published 5:24 am Friday, July 26, 2024

Isaac Paredes and the Tampa Bay Rays (52-51) will face off against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (49-53) at Tropicana Field on Friday, July 26. First pitch is set for 6:50 PM ET.

At -110, the Rays are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game versus the Reds (-110). This contest carries 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 send Nick Lodolo (8-3) to the mound for his 16th start this 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.
  • In 15 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in six of them.
  • In 15 starts this season, Lodolo has lasted five or more innings 12 times, with an average of 5.6 innings per appearance.
  • He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed 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 majors.
  • Cincinnati is 17th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .397 this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .231 this season, which ranks 28th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati ranks 14th in the majors with 456 total runs scored this season.
  • The Reds have the 21st-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.305).
  • The Reds rank 24th with an average of nine strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 3.86 ERA this season, which ranks 13th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati averages the 15th-most strikeouts per nine innings (8.6) in the majors this season.
  • The Reds rank 16th in MLB with a combined 1.258 WHIP this season.

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