Indians Face Reds in Battle of Ohio: Preview and Odds
The Cleveland Indians (7-5) face off against the Cincinnati Reds (7-5) in an interleague Ohio rivalry matchup at Great American Ballpark, with first pitch at 7:10 pm ET.
The Indians split their recent series with the White Sox, rebounding from being no-hit by Carlos Rodon to win 4-2 on Thursday behind Jose Ramirez's third home run. The Reds dropped their last two games against the Giants after winning the series opener.
Betting Lines:
- Indians: -112 (favorite)
- Reds: -104
- Run line: Reds +1.5
- Over/Under: 9 runs
Pitching Matchup:
- Indians: Logan Allen (1-1, 2.70 ERA)
- Reds: Jeff Hoffman (1-1, record)
Team Statistics:
- Offense: Reds lead MLB with 6.25 runs/game; Indians rank 25th with 3.82 runs/game
- Defense: Indians rank 4th allowing 3.09 runs/game; Reds rank 16th allowing 4.67 runs/game
Key Performers:
- Indians: Jose Ramirez (.222, 3 HR, 6 RBI, 2 SB)
- Reds: Tyler Naquin (5 HR, 14 RBI), Nick Castellanos (4 HR)
Notable:
- Reds lead MLB with 1.67 HR/game (20 HR in 12 games)
- Reds are 5-1 at home, 2-4 on road
- Indians are +900 to win AL Central
- This matchup features one of MLB's best offenses (Reds) vs one of the best pitching staffs (Indians)
The game promises an intriguing clash between the Reds' powerful offense and the Indians' strong pitching, with both teams looking to improve their early-season positioning in their respective divisions.