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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Cincinnati Reds will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Great American Ball Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Zack Wheeler in this game. Wheeler has a 1-3 record and a 2.30 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it'll be Nick Martinez who starts for the Reds. Right hander Martinez is 0-0 with a 4.76 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -147-moneyline favorites versus the Reds, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 7-4 winner as they battled the Phillies on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at -150 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Philadelphia was a 7-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Reds. They lost as +135 underdogs, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 15-10 SU
Cincinnati:
Team record: 14-10 SU
Next up:
Philadelphia at San Diego Friday, April 26
Cincinnati at Texas Friday, April 26