The Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds conclude their three-game series on Wednesday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The first pitch is scheduled at 1:05 p.m. ET.
The Reds evened the series with a 4-1 victory against the Phillies on Tuesday. Fans can watch the final showdown live on NBC 10 and Reds.TV. They can also tune into 94 WIP, iHeart App or WLW 700.
Let’s take a look at the odds, potential starting pitcher, lineup, prediction and betting tips:
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Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies odds:
Money Line: Cincinnati Reds (+119), Philadelphia Phillies (-143)
Run Line: Cincinnati Reds +1.5 (-167), Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+137)
Total Runs (Over/Under): Cincinnati Reds 9.5 (-110), Philadelphia Phillies 9.5 (-110)
Preview: Potential starting pitcher and lineup
Cincinnati Reds probable starting pitcher: Andrew Abbott
Cincinnati Reds projected starting lineup:
Will Benson
JJ Bleday
Elly De La Cruz
Blake Dunn
TJ Friedl
Ke’Bryan Hayes
P.J. Higgins
Nathaniel Lowe
Matt McLain
Dane Myers
Spencer Steer
Tyler Stephenson
Sal Stewart
Left-hander Andrew Abbott is set to take the mound for Wednesday’s series finale against the Phillies. Over his first ten starts of the season, he has recorded a 4.21 ERA and 1.50 WHIP in 51.1 innings. The Cincinnati Reds (25-24) are fifth in the NL Central, trailing the Pittsburgh Pirates by half a game.
Philadelphia Phillies probable starting pitcher: Aaron Nola
Philadelphia Phillies projected starting lineup:
Alec Bohm
Justin Crawford
Adolis García
Bryce Harper
Otto Kemp
Rafael Marchán
Brandon Marsh
J.T. Realmuto
Kyle Schwarber
Edmundo Sosa
Bryson Stott
Garrett Stubbs
Trea Turner
The Philadelphia Phillies failed to maintain their momentum in Game 2 after taking Monday’s series opener by a score of 5-4. The Phillies (25-23) are second in the NL East, trailing the division-leading Atlanta Braves.
Right-hander Aaron Nola is set to make his tenth start of the season, carrying a 5.91 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 45.2 innings.
Prediction: The Philadelphia Phillies are considered favorites to win the series finale against the Cincinnati Reds with a 56% chance at Citizens Bank Park, according to Stats Insider.
Betting Tips:
Money Line: Cincinnati Reds (+119)
Run Line: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 (+137)
Total Runs (Over/Under): 9.5 runs
Edited by Safeer M S