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2022 MLB Handicapping
(24-14-0) Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays (22-15-0)
Date: Saturday, May 21st
Time: 03:07 ETPM ET
Venue: Oracle Park Toronto
Projected Pitchers: Hunter Greene vs. Alek Manoah
MLB Moneyline Odds: Reds 205 Blue Jays -250
MLB run line Betting Odds: Reds +1.5, Blue Jays -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Cincinnati Reds
Heading into the game, the Cincinnati Reds have an overall record of 24-14-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 6-18. In the NL West division, Cincinnati currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 17-21-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 71.0% of their games. The Reds’ over-under record is 18-20-0.
For Cincinnati, Hunter Greene gets the start with an overall record of 1-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 6.21. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.73 innings per outing, as well as 11.88 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 5.4 per 9. In total, Greene has given up 11 home runs.
So far, the Reds bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.88.
During the season, the Cincinnati Reds have performed well on offense, averaging 4.34 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 18.0. The Reds head into the game ranked just 23rd in team batting average. Cincinnati combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.234. Placing them 21st. With runners on base, the Reds are averaging just 0.71 stolen bases per game.
Cincinnati has been strong on defense, ranking 1st in fewest errors at 0.34 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.71 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Toronto Blue Jays have an overall record of 22-15-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 13-7. In the NL West division, Toronto currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 16-23-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 84.0% of their games. The Blue Jayss’ over-under record is 20-16-1.
For Toronto, Alek Manoah gets the start with an overall record of 4-1. This includes a strong ERA of 1.71. So far, he is lasting an average of 6.0 innings per outing. as well as 8.36 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.93 per 9. In total, Manoah has given up 3 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Blue Jays have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.02.
During the season, the Toronto Blue Jays have performed well on offense, averaging 5.11 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 35.0. The Blue Jays come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.248. Toronto combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.231. Placing them below average. With runners on base, the Blue Jays are averaging just 0.69 stolen bases per game.
Toronto has been strong on defense, ranking 6th in fewest errors at 0.44 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.69 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Cincinnati is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
- Cincinnati is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games at home
Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Toronto Blue Jays. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Alek Manoah has a better WHIP of 0.88 compared to Hunter Greene at 1.56. Greene will be facing a Blue Jays offense ranked 6th in batting average. Alek Manoah has an excellent matchup against Reds offense ranked just 0.227.
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