Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction MLB Picks 7/26/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cincinnati

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay

-Recent betting trends in games played between Cincinnati and Tampa Bay

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Reds and Rays. 

Reds Have Won Two Straight Games

The Reds have won two straight games, and they should have some confidence heading into this game. On Wednesday, the Reds scored nine runs against the Atlanta Braves, and they were able to secure the five point victory. Spencer Steer had a strong game, finishing with three hits and three RBIs. The Reds are averaging 4.47 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.09 runs per game. The offense is ranked 14th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 9th. Elly De La Cruz has hit 18 home runs and driven in 45 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Reds will be Nick Lodolo who sits with an 8-3 record and an ERA of 3.51. In his last start against the Washington Nationals he went 6.1 innings giving up six hits and four runs. In two starts against the Miami Marlins, he went 4.2 innings, giving up three hits and two runs. 

Why the Reds Will Beat the Rays

• The Reds have won five of their last six games as road underdogs.
• The Rays have lost each of their last three games as favorites following a road win.
• The Reds have covered the run line in each of their last six road games against American League opponents.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games following a road win.
• The Rays have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last seven games as favorites against NL Central opponents.

Rays Dominated Blue Jays

The Rays dominated the Blue Jays on Thursday as they were able to secure the 13-0 victory. Brandon Lowe has hit a home run and drove in three RBIs. The Rays are averaging 3.92 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.58 runs per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league while the pitching is ranked 21st in the league. Isaac Parades has hit 16 home runs and driven in 55 RBIs. Getting the start for the Rays will be Shane Baz who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.95. In his last start against the New York Yankees he went 3.1 innings giving up four hits and zero runs. 

Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction 

Lodolo sits with an ERA of 3.51, and he’s going to have a strong start here. Baz almost got blown up in his last start, but it’s going to happen again here. The Reds are averaging 4.47 runs per game, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Rays' offense isn’t going to keep up, and the Reds are going to have no issue cruising to the victory. Back the Reds on the money line to cash.