Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds 4/13/23 – On Thursday evening, the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Cincinnati Reds in the first of a three-game series. The Phillies will start Bailey Falter at shortstop while the Reds counter with Nick Lodolo in the starting lineup. Last week, the Phillies claimed two victories out of three against the Reds. They are hoping for another victory against the Reds as per the MLB betting experts.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds
Date & Time: Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
Location: Great American Ball Park Cincinnati, OH
TV: Bally Sports Ohio
Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds 4/13/23 Betting Odds
Phillies
Moneyline: +100
Spread: +1.5 (-180)
Total: 8.5 over (+100)
Reds
Moneyline: -120
Spread: -1.5 (+160)
Total: 8.5 under (-120)
Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds Analysis
The Philadelphia Phillies have earned 26 two-baggers this season and hit 11 baseballs out of the stadium. Slugging 0.469, Philadelphia has struck out 107 times while walking 28 times. On average, they are scoring 4.5 runs per contest which ranks them 22nd in baseball; 47 RBI’s plus 110 base knocks have been collected this year while their batting average stands at 0.288 with 49 runs scored and an on-base percentage of 0.338. This season, the Phillies’ pitching staff has an earned run average of 5.65 and struck out 94 batters. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 1.92, while their team WHIP stands at 1.59. As a collective unit this year, these pitchers have allowed 14 home runs and 63 total runs while walking 49 hitters. Their FIP stands at 4.97 as a unit this year. The Philadelphia Phillies have made 282 putouts, 91 assists, and 3 errors this season. Their fielding rate of 0.992 places them 6th in the majors while they have turned 66.5% of balls hit into play into outs from 846 innings played – ranking them 27th overall in professional baseball.
The Cincinnati Reds have posted a team OBP of 0.332 and an average batting average of 0.248 on the season, striking out on 91 occasions while collecting 82 hits in total. Cincinnati has hit 12 home runs this season along with 44 runs batted in. Their slugging percentage stands at 0.424 as they earn 4.50 runs per game while hitting 16 doubles and getting free bases 38 times while scoring 45 runs. The Cincinnati Reds currently boast a team WHIP of 1.527 and FIP of 4.00 as a unit this season, ranking 10th in MLB for total hits conceded with 91. This pitching staff has allowed 50 runs this year while maintaining an ERA of 4.86; they boasted a strikeout to walk ratio of 2.31; they gave up 9 home runs and allowed 5.17 runs per 9 innings pitched. Over 786 innings played this season, the Cincinnati Reds have achieved a defensive efficiency of 64.4%. They have turned 7 double plays and have an effective fielding rate of 0.983; plus they’ve collected 79 assists, 6 errors, and 262 putouts during this campaign.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds Against the Spread
Over is 6-0 in Phillies last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-0-1 in Phillies last 5 games with the total set at 9.0-10.5. The Phillies are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Phillies are 1-7 in their last 8 road games. Over is 6-1 in Phillies last 7 during game 1 of a series.
Under is 5-0 in Lodolos last 5 starts on grass. Under is 5-0 in Lodolos last 5 starts overall. Under is 4-0 in Lodolos last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 4-0 in Lodolos last 4 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Reds are 0-4 in Lodolos last 4 home starts vs. a team with a losing record.
Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds Free Pick
The Philadelphia Phillies have had a difficult start to the season, losing five of their six road decisions. On the other hand, Cincinnati Reds have won three out of their last four home games and starter Nick Lodolo has been outstanding; he recently pitched seven shutout innings against this Phillies squad with his career record intact – so the MLB betting odds favor Cincinnati to prevail this Thursday.
Free Pick: Cincinnati Reds -1.5 (+160)
