MLB
San Francisco Giants @ Cincinnati Reds - March 29, 2025
March 29, 2025, 9:16am EDT
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4:10pm EDT, Saturday | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
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Cincinnati Reds | +1.5 -204 | -115 | O 8 -115 |
San Francisco Giants | -1.5 +163 | -102 | U 8 -105 |
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Cincinnati Reds
+1.5
-204
San Francisco Giants
-1.5
+163
Moneyline
Cincinnati Reds
-115
San Francisco Giants
-102
Over/Under
Over 8
-115
Under 8
-105
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San Francisco Giants
-1.5
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Cincinnati Reds
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Over
8
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As I gear up for the matchup between the San Francisco Giants and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, I can’t help but dive into the numbers that may shape this contest. Both teams are looking to secure a victory, with Justin Verlander taking the mound for the Giants and Nick Lodolo representing the Reds. Interestingly enough, both pitchers enter this game with identical win-loss records of 0-0 and pristine 0.00 ERAs so far this season, though their underlying stats tell a different story.
Verlander’s ERA sits at 4.161, while Lodolo’s is slightly better at 4.133. This suggests that while they have not given up any earned runs yet, their performances in prior outings indicate potential vulnerabilities when it comes to run prevention. Strikeout rates also favor Verlander slightly with 8.864 strikeouts per nine innings compared to Lodolo’s 8.457 strikeouts per nine innings—a statistic that could play a crucial role in dictating how many batters they can retire efficiently.
When we look at team performance metrics, both squads show some offensive promise but have struggled collectively early in the season. The Giants average about 4.3 runs per game on a batting average of .234 and an on-base slugging percentage of approximately 68.5%. Meanwhile, the Reds are marginally behind with an average of around 4.3 runs as well but boast a lower batting average of .225 along with an on-base slugging percentage hovering around 67.4%.
What stands out here is that despite similar run production averages, San Francisco has been more successful in generating hits (8 per game) compared to Cincinnati’s lower output (7.6 hits). This discrepancy could prove vital as it often translates into more scoring opportunities—something both teams desperately need after recent struggles.
Cincinnati enters this matchup having lost its last six games overall while covering just two out of its last seven contests against the spread (ATS). In contrast, San Francisco has shown some resilience by winning four out of its last ten games while managing to cover one out of five recently played matches ATS.
Given these trends—and considering my prediction for tonight—I believe Cincinnati will pull off a victory against San Francisco based on their home-field advantage and perhaps an edge in motivation after starting off slow this season.
In terms of total runs scored during this match-up, I expect it to go over the set line of eight due to both teams’ ability to generate offense despite their respective batting averages being below par thus far.
To sum it up: expect a competitive game where Cincinnati finds a way to break through against Verlander while utilizing their home field advantage effectively; meanwhile, anticipate plenty of offensive action leading us towards exceeding that total scoreline!
Cincinnati Reds vs San Francisco Giants Live Odds & Betting History
Betting odds provided by BetUS
Wager Type | Cincinnati Reds | San Francisco Giants |
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Spread | +1.5 (-204) | -1.5 (+163) |
Moneyline | -115 | -102 |
Total | Under 8 (-105) | Over 8 (-115) |
Team Data | Cincinnati Reds | San Francisco Giants |
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Runs | 4.32 | 4.28 |
Hits | 7.59 | 8.04 |
Runs Batted In | 4.09 | 4.08 |
Batting Average | 0.225 | 0.234 |
On-Base Slugging | 67.44% | 68.53% |
Walks | 3.06 | 3.04 |
Strikeouts | 8.46 | 8.86 |
Earned Run Average | 4.13 | 4.16 |
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