Reds vs. Diamondbacks Prediction
Are the Diamondbacks a good bet to beat the Reds tonight at 10:10PM ET when the teams meet at Chase Field?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Diamondbacks are -135 money line favorites versus the Reds, who have odds of +125 to pull off the upset in Arizona. With Luis Castillo set to face Taijuan Walker in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9.5 runs.
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From Rotoworld: Castillo gave up four runs on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings in a losing effort against the Rockies on Monday. The rookie right-hander punched out eight on the night while walking one. Charlie Blackmon and Raimel Tapia each clubbed solo homers as part of the damage against him. Castillo owns a 4.41 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 22/9 K/BB ratio over 16 1/3 innings. He draws another brutal matchup his next time out, taking on the Diamondbacks in Arizona on Saturday.
Walker allowed two runs – one earned – and six hits with a walk and eight strikeouts across seven innings in a no-decision against the Rockies on Sunday. The Diamondbacks respond well to when Walker is on the bump, winning each of his past five starts overall, while going 5-1 over his past six outings on the road. He hasn’t lost in five outings dating back to May 13 and is generally a solid source of strikeouts. He is now up to 68 punchouts over 76 1/3 innings.
Bet Today’s Reds vs. Diamondbacks Game
OUR PREDICTION: The Reds are just 1-4 in their last five games in Arizona and 1-4 in their last five games versus the Diamondbacks overall. Cincinnati has also dropped 19 of 27 overall, 24 of 31 on the road, and 33-67 versus National League West opponents. On the other side, the D-Backs are 41-15 in their last 56 home games and have been a fantastic bet when Walker toes the rubber. They’re 5-0 in his last five starts and are 5-1 in his last six home starts.
SATURDAY MLB PREDICTION: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS -135