Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Oakland Athletics, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday, April 30th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Reds vs. Athletics
The Reds take on the Athletics on Sunday, April 30th 2023 at Oakland Coliseum, Oakland. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (12-15) vs. Oakland Athletics (5-23)
- Date: Sunday, April 30th 2023
- Time: 4:07 ET
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland
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Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Oakland, the Reds have a record of just 12-15. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. Cincinnati will be looking to pick things up on the road, as they have gone just 3-9 to start the season.
Cincinnati currently has an above .500 record against the runline. This mark has come while being favored seven times in 27 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 14-13 with an average betting line of 9.
Cincinnati pitcher Nick Lodolo gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 2-1. Compared to other starting pitchers, Nick Lodolo has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 6.31. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .355 against him. So far, Lodolo has given up six home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .422. Lodolo's WHIP of 1.87 comes along with a total of nine walks allowed.
Offensively, Cincinnati is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.5 runs per game. The Reds' combined batting average currently sits at .245, placing them 15th in the league. So far this season, Cincinnati is 28th in home runs, with a total of just 18 deep shots. Cincinnati's OBP of .329 places them 13th in the league.
Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Oakland Athletics travel to take on the Cincinnati Reds hoping to find the win column as they have an overall record of just 5-23, placing the team 5th in the AL West. Oakland will be looking to pick things up at home, as they have gone just 2-12 to start the season.
Despite being the underdog in every game they've played, Oakland has managed a 11-17 against the runline. The team has an over/under record of 19-8, with an average betting line of 8.
Ken Waldichuk gets the start for the Athletics with a below .500 record at 0-2. Compared to other starting pitchers, Ken Waldichuk has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 7.82. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.320). Opposing hitters have gone deep nine times against Ken Waldichuk, who has a WOBA allowed of .425. With a total of 11 walks, Waldichuk has a WHIP of 1.74.
Oakland's offense enters play with the 23rd-ranked scoring offense, averaging 3.9 runs per game. The Athletics' combined batting average currently sits at .227, placing them 23rd in the league. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Oakland has gone deep 31 times, placing them 16th in the league. Throughout the season, Oakland is ranked 23rd in OBP (.309).
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Reds vs. Athletics
Heading into today's matchup between Cincinnati and Oakland, the Reds are the betting favorite at -150 on the moneyline. Cincinnati's implied win probability sits at 60.0%. The MLB predictive model shows Cincinnati picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Reds on the runline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Reds -1.5
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