The Cincinnati Reds are set to compete against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on August 6, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under expected light rain conditions. Nick Lodolo, with a 3.990 ERA, will take the mound for the Reds, while Max Meyer, who holds a 3.808 ERA, will start for the Marlins.

In the 2024 season, the Reds find themselves 11th in the NL Central Division with a record of 54-58, achieving a .480 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division based on their 14-15 record in divisional games, boasting five wins in their last 10 matchups and currently riding a one-game winning streak. Their home and away records stand at 28-31 and 26-27, respectively, with a slight preference for night games where they’ve notched 34 wins against 20 during the day. They’ve scored 495 runs while allowing 460.

Conversely, the Marlins are positioned 14th in the NL East Division, holding a 42-71 record that results in a .370 winning percentage. They are at the bottom of their division with an 11-23 record in division games. Like the Reds, the Marlins have secured five wins in their last 10 games but are attempting to bounce back from a recent loss. They have a 22-35 home record and are 20-36 on the road, with an equal split between day and night game wins at 21 each. The team’s offense has produced 411 runs, but their pitching staff has given up 558 runs.

In terms of betting odds, the game presents an interesting scenario with a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under of 8.0. The Reds are favored on the money line at -154, suggesting stronger confidence from oddsmakers in their ability to secure a win, while the Marlins are underdogs with a money line of +130. This could indicate a tighter contest, encouraging bettors to consider both the slight advantage the Reds have and the unpredictable elements that could sway the game.