MLB Betting Preview: Reds Look to Continue Hot Streak Against Marlins on August 1

MLB Betting Preview: Reds Look to Continue Hot Streak Against Marlins on August 1

By Michael Harrison

February 20, 2025 at 06:28 PM

The Cincinnati Reds face the Miami Marlins in the opener of a three-game series on Monday at 6:40 p.m. in Miami. The Reds enter with momentum after winning their series against Baltimore, while Miami was recently swept by the Mets.

Current Standings:

  • Marlins (47-55): 4th in NL East, 17.5 games back
  • Reds (40-61): 16.5 games behind in NL Central
  • Recent Form: Marlins 4-6, Reds 6-4 in last 10 games

Betting Odds:

  • Pick 'Em game
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs
  • Last Week's Series: Split 2-2 (Reds won 11-2, 5-3; Marlins won 2-1, 7-6)

Pitching Matchup:

  • Reds: Hunter Greene (3-12, 5.59 ERA, 119 K)
  • Marlins: TBD

Greene's last outing vs Marlins: 6.1 innings, 2 runs, 9 hits, 6 strikeouts in a losing effort.

Prediction: Despite Miami's home advantage, the Reds' recent momentum suggests they'll take 2 of 3 games in this series, continuing their improved play.

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