Reds vs Padres Prediction - MLB Picks 5/1/23

San Diego Padres (14-14) vs Cincinnati Reds (12-15)

Game Info: Monday, May 1, 2023 at 9:40 pm (Petco Park)

Blake Snell (0-4) (5.48) vs Luke Weaver (0-1) (7.71)

Betting Odds: San Diego Padres -222 / Cincinnati Reds +170 --- Over/Under: 9 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres face off on Monday in an MLB showdown at Petco Park.

Reds Betting Preview

The Reds sit with a 12-16 record overall and they are coming off another disappointing loss on Sunday. The Reds scored four runs but they gave up a run in the bottom of the 9th and that was the difference as they lost by a run. The Reds are averaging 4.46 runs per game while their pitching is giving up 4.96 runs per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the pitching is ranked 23rd. On the mound for the Reds will be Luke Weaver who sits with a 0-1 record and an ERA of 7.71. In his last start against the Rangers he went 5.2 innings giving up eight hits and six runs.

Padres Betting Preview

The Padres sit with a 16-14 record overall and they are coming off a victory on Sunday over the San Francisco Giants. Matt Carpenter had a strong game finishing with two hits and two RBIs. The Padres are averaging 4.17 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.62 runs per game. Matt Carpenter has hit three home runs and driven in 16 RBIs. On the mound for the Padres will be Blake Snell who sits with an 0-4 record and an ERA of 5.48. In his last start against the Cubs he went five innings giving up four hits and two runs.

Reds vs Padres Odds

Under is 6-0 in Reds last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. Under is 4-0 in Padres last 4 vs. National League Central. Under is 4-0 in Snell's last 4 starts vs. National League Central. Over is 4-0 in Snell's last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

Shane’s Free Pick

Snell is coming off a strong start, but I still don’t trust him, and he’s going to have some major issues again. Snell sits with an ERA of 5.48 and he’s going to be lit up in this game. Weaver has also been awful and currently sits with an ERA of 7.71. In his last start he gave up six runs. This game is going to be higher scoring and the over is going to cash.