On a likely rainy afternoon on May 9, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks will go head-to-head with the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park. The first pitch is set for 1:10 PM. Slade Cecconi will take the mound for Arizona, entering the game with a 4.959 ERA, while Cincinnati will counter with Hunter Greene, who holds a stronger 3.124 ERA.

In the 2024 standings for the NL West, Arizona ranks 12th with a record of 13-17, translating to a .430 winning percentage. In division play, their record stands at 7-5, and they have managed 4 wins in their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. The Diamondbacks have split their home record at 7-7 and have a more challenging time on the road with a 6-10 record. During daytime games, they have recorded 5 wins.

On the other side, the Cincinnati Reds, positioned 6th in the NL Central, hold a 16-13 record (.550 winning percentage). They’’ve had a mixed bag in division games at 1-2, but overall, they have pulled off 6 wins in their last 10 outings and boast a positive momentum from a recent win. The Reds show a fairly balanced performance at home with a 9-7 record and slightly better figures on the road at 7-6.

Turning to betting odds, the game features a point spread of -1.5, an over/under of 9.0, with the MoneyLine for the away team (Arizona) set at +105, and the home team (Cincinnati) at -125. These odds suggest a slight edge for the Cincinnati Reds, particularly considering their consistent performance and home advantage against an Arizona team trying to find stability on the road.