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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Phillies will trot Cristopher Sanchez out to the mound in this one. Left hander Sanchez has a 11-3 record and a 2.30 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Hunter Greene who starts for the Reds. Right hander Greene is 4-3 with a 2.72 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Cincinnati won its last outing, a 6-1 result against the Phillies on August 12. Bettors who backed the Reds at 120 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Philadelphia was a 6-1 loser in its last match on the road against the Reds. They lost as -140 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 69-50 SU
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Cincinnati:
Team record: 63-58 SU
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 11 games
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Philadelphia at Washington Thursday, August 14
Cincinnati home to Milwaukee Friday, August 15