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Today's Betting Overview - Blue Jays vs. Reds
The Blue Jays take on the Reds on Sunday, August 20th 2023 at Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays (68-56) vs. Cincinnati Reds (64-60)
- Date: Sunday, August 20th 2023
- Time: 1:40 ET
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
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Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Toronto Blue Jays enter play ranked 3rd in the AL East, with an overall record of 68-56. On the season, the Blue Jays have an above .500 road record, at 36-29.
Being the favorite in 90 of their 124 games has not helped Toronto improve their record against the runline, which stands at just 56-68. The team has an over/under record of 49-71, with an average betting line of 9.
Hyun Jin Ryu gets the start for the Blue Jays with a below .500 record at 1-1. Leading up to the game, Hyun Jin Ryu has an ERA of just 2.57. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .216. Opposing hitters have gone deep one time against Hyun Jin Ryu, who has a WOBA allowed of .271. Ryu's WHIP of 1.07 comes along with a total of four walks allowed.
On offense, Toronto comes into the game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. The Blue Jays' offense comes into this matchup ranked 6th in the league, at .258. The team's lineup has gone deep at toal of 140 times this season, placing them 17th in the league. Up to this point, Toronto has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 6th at .329.
Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 64-60, the Toronto Blue Jays will host the Toronto Blue Jays, currently ranked 2nd in the NL Central. Cincinnati has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 31-33.
Across their 124 games, Cincinnati has been favored 34 times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 61-63.
Reds starter Hunter Greene comes into the game with a record of just 2-4. Through 14 outings, Hunter Greene has an ERA sitting at 3.93. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .230 against him. Hunter Greene has given up nine home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .314. With a total of 31 walks, Greene has a WHIP of 1.35.
Cincinnati enters play averaging 4.8 runs per game, placing them 10th in the MLB. The Reds are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 13th at .249. Overall, the team has hit 143 home runs, placing them 14th. Cincinnati's overall OBP of .327 is good for 7th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Blue Jays vs. Reds
Heading into today's matchup between Toronto and Cincinnati, the Blue Jays are the betting favorite at -116 on the moneyline. Toronto's implied win probability sits at 53.7%. The MLB predictive model shows the Reds knocking off Toronto in an upset win. It is recommended to take Cincinnati on the moneyline with some positive odds.
Recommended Betting Pick: Reds Moneyline -104
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