Pick details
| MATCHUP | Cincinnati Reds | San Francisco Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 62-69 | 52-78 |
| Spread | -1.5 123 | +1.5 -149 |
| Moneyline | -156 | +129 |
| Total | Over 7.5 (-109) | Under 7.5 (-111) |
| Where | Oracle Park, San Francisco, California | |
| When | Monday, August 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:45 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Reds enter Monday’s contest with a 62–69 overall record (5th in the National League Central) and a 30–33 mark on the road. The Reds offense has been inconsistent this season. Cincinnati has compiled 537 runs scored (24th in MLB), 188 doubles, 169 home runs and an abysmal .227 team batting average which ranks 30th in Major League Baseball.The Reds arrive at tomorrow’s game in below average form. Cincinnati has lost seven of the team’s last ten games played this season, including a 10–9 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this week.
Cincinnati will turn to right hander Chase Burns in this game. Burns has been one of the most consistent pitchers in Major League Baseball this season. In 24 starts made in 2026, Burns has compiled a 14–2 win‑loss record, a 2.51 ERA (6th in MLB), a 1.11 WHIP and 159 strikeouts which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball. Burns pitched exceptionally well in his most recent outing, striking out eight batters and allowing two earned runs across five innings in the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Cincinnati Reds lineup features Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz has compiled a .262 batting average, 21 home runs, 58 RBIs and an .817 OPS. First baseman Sal Stewart enters this contest with 27 home runs (14th in MLB), 55 walks, 98 RBIs (1st in MLB) and an .808 OPS.
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants enter Monday night’s matchup with a 52–78 overall record (4th in the National League West) and a 29–33 mark at home. San Francisco arrives at this contest on the heels of a four-game losing streak, including a 6–4 loss to the Boston Red Sox two weeks ago.The Giants will start left hander Carson Whisenhunt in tomorrow’s game. In seven starts made this season, Whisenhunt has compiled a 3–4 win‑loss record, a 7.03 ERA, 23 strikeouts and a 1.84 WHIP across 32 innings pitched this season. Whisenhunt arrives at this contest in below average form, allowing four earned runs or more in three of his last four starts made in 2026.
The Giants lineup features Luis Arraez who has tallied a .322 batting average (1st in MLB), 28 doubles, 54 RBIs and a .798 OPS.
Why the Cincinnati Reds will win.
• Offensive balance. Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart have been key contributors for the Cincinnati Reds lineup.• Starting pitching. In 24 starts made in 2026, Chase Burns has compiled a 14–2 win‑loss record, a 2.51 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP and 159 strikeouts which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball.
• Enhanced motivation. The Cincinnati Reds arrive at this contest in below average form, losing seven of the team’s last ten games.
Why the San Francisco Giants will win.
• Offensive potential. Luis Arraez leads the San Francisco Giants lineup.• Starting pitching. In seven starts made this season, Carson Whisenhunt has compiled a 3–4 win‑loss record, a 7.03 ERA, 23 strikeouts and a 1.84 WHIP across 32 innings pitched this season.
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants Prediction
In my view, this matchup favors the Cincinnati Reds. Why? Cincinnati hurler Chase Burns has compiled a 14–2 win‑loss record, a 2.51 ERA (6th in MLB), a 1.11 WHIP and 159 strikeouts which ranks 13th in Major League Baseball. Conversely, San Francisco starting pitcher Carson Whisenhunt arrives at this contest in below average form, allowing four earned runs or more in three of his last four starts made in 2026. With that said, I am backing the Cincinnati Reds on the moneyline in this game.Hans Geevers's Pick: Cincinnati Reds ML
