- What: MLB Regular Season Game
- When: Thursday, August 29
- Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where: Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati, OH)
Today, Julian Aguiar and the Reds (63-70) will play against the Athletics at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Reds are currently favored on the moneyline (-135).
The Athletics, with a record of 58-75, will aim to continue their three-game winning streak.
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland A’s played a dominant game in their last game against the Cincinnati Reds, winning 9-6.
Despite having only two more hits than the Reds and striking out 10 times, the A’s managed to secure a convincing win. They entered the game with a +103 money line.
Cincinnati took an early lead, scoring all six of their runs in the first two innings. On the other hand, the A’s only managed to score one run in the first inning and didn’t tally another run until the 6th inning.
The A’s had the advantage on the mound, with Osvaldo Bido pitching six strong innings, allowing only two hits and two earned runs.
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— Oakland A’s (@Athletics) August 29, 2024
J.T. Ginn is set to make his first start of the season for the Athletics on the road against the Reds.
Ginn pitched out of the bullpen in his first two appearances and recorded 4 strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings without allowing a home run.
The Athletics’ offense has a team batting average of .232, ranking 18th in the league. They also average 4 runs per game and rank 18th in the MLB.
Despite this, they have hit the seventh-most home runs and have the 11th-best isolated power mark in the league. Oakland’s team’s on-base percentage is .304, and it is currently 20th in the league.
Lawrence Butler has been on fire in the last seven games, going 10 for 28 with three home runs and seven RBIs, raising his season average to .285.
Additionally, Brent Rooker has been a major power threat for the Athletics this season, ranking 6th in the league with 31 home runs and 8th in the league with 88 RBIs.
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds have had a tough time at home this season, with a record of 31-36 compared to 32-34 on the road.
They’ve lost five straight home games and have a 20-26 record when favored at home. Overall, their series record is 16-23-3, and they’re down 0-2 in the series against the Athletics heading into today’s game.
When the Reds are favored, they have a 27-37 record on the run line, but as underdogs, they’re 43-26. Their scoring margin at home is -0.3, while on the road, it’s +0.7.
They’re 29-38 on the run line at home and 41-25 on the road. On average, their run margin is +0.2 for the season, but in wins, it’s +3.9, and in losses, it’s -3.2. They haven’t covered the run line in their last five home games.
The Reds have a 62-65 over/under record this season, with an average line of 9 runs per game. Their games have averaged 8.7 runs per game this season, and when the line has been set at 10 runs, they’re 1-1.
Series finale with the A’s
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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 29, 2024
Only 3.8% of their games this season have had an over/under line set at 10 runs, with 94.7% of their games having lower lines.
Julian Aguiar will be making his first start of the season at home against the Athletics. In his first start of the year, he went 6 innings, gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, struck out 4, and gave up a home run.
On the offensive side, Elly De La Cruz has been a standout performer for the Reds with a .264 batting average and 22 home runs.
He’s been particularly hot lately, going 11/30 in his last seven games with one homer and six RBIs. Spencer Steer has also been a key contributor with 19 homers this season and a 10-game hitting streak.
Overall, the Reds are averaging 4.5 runs per game, ranking 15th in the league. They have a .232 batting average and the league’s 12th-ranked home run total. Their on-base percentage is 18th in the league, with a collective OPS of .703.
A’s-Reds Best Bet
The A’s have been rolling the past few games and are on a 3-game winning streak. It is difficult to sweep a team however, so I think the Reds are going to pull this one out at home.
I would take the Reds on the moneyline to win this one.
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