Reds vs. Giants Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Saturday, May 11, 2024

The Cincinnati Reds (17-21) are favorites (-150) on the moneyline when they take on the San Francisco Giants (17-23) Saturday at 7:15 PM ET, live on FOX.

Nick Lodolo starts for Cincinnati while Mason Black is San Francisco’s starter for the contest.

Reds vs. Giants Odds

  • Reds odds to win: -150
  • Giants odds to win: +126
  • Spread: Reds -1.5
  • Total: 7.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
  • Time: 7:15 PM ET
  • TV: FOX
  • Who Will Win Reds vs. Giants?

    Reds and Giants Betting Trends

    The Reds are 10-9 in games they were listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 52.6% of those games).

    Cincinnati has gone 5-1 when playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -150 or shorter (83.3% winning percentage).

    This season, the Giants have been the underdog 17 times and won five, or 29.4%, of those games.

    This season, San Francisco has been at least a +126 underdog on the moneyline seven times, losing each of those contests.

    The Reds have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 18 times this season for an 18-18-2 record against the over/under.

    Games involving the Giants have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 18 of 40 chances this season.

    Reds Stats & Insights

    The Reds rank 16th in runs scored with 165, 4.3 per game.

    Cincinnati averages 0.9 home runs per game to rank 20th in baseball with 36 total home runs .

    The Reds have the worst batting average in the league (.212).

    Cincinnati strikes out 9.4 times per game to rank 25th in MLB.

    The Reds pitching staff ranks sixth in the majors with a collective nine strikeouts per nine innings.

    Cincinnati has the 17th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (4.00).

    Giants Stats & Insights

    The Giants have scored 148 runs (3.7 per game) this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.

    San Francisco has hit 35 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the majors.

    The Giants rank 16th in MLB with a .240 team batting average.

    San Francisco ranks 14th in strikeouts per game (8.1) among MLB offenses.

    The Giants have an 8.1 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 26th in baseball.

    San Francisco has the 24th-ranked ERA (4.60) in the majors this season.

    Reds Key Players to Watch

    The Reds are sending Lodolo (3-1) to make his sixth start of the season. He is 3-1 with a 2.79 ERA and 37 strikeouts through 29 2/3 innings pitched.

    Elly De La Cruz is batting .271 this season with eight home runs, both best among Cincinnati hitters.

    Spencer Steer leads Cincinnati in runs batted in (27) this season. He’s batting .246 while slugging .418.

    Jonathan India is slashing .215/.324/.306 this season for the Reds.

    Tyler Stephenson has collected 19 hits this season and has an OBP of .327. He’s slugging .417 on the year.

    Giants Key Players to Watch

    Black will take to the mound for the Giants, his second start of the season.

    Michael Conforto has racked up a team-best batting average of .277, while pacing the Giants in home runs (seven).

    Thairo Estrada’s 21 runs batted in are a team-high mark.

    Jung Hoo Lee is hitting .262 with four doubles, two home runs and 10 walks.

    LaMonte Wade Jr is batting .341 with five doubles, a home run and 23 walks.

    Reds and Giants Injuries

    Reds: Christian Encarnacion-Strand: 10 Day IL (Hand), Alex Young: 60 Day IL (Back), Ian Gibaut: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Tejay Antone: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Matt McLain: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

    Giants: Tom Murphy: 10 Day IL (Head), Nick Ahmed: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Jorge Soler: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Snell: 15 Day IL (Adductor), Alex Cobb: 60 Day IL (Hip), Robbie Ray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Austin Warren: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ethan Small: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Tristan Beck: 60 Day IL (Arm), Austin Slater: 7 Day IL (Concussion)

    Reds vs. Giants Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Reds 6, Giants 5
  • Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
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