It is true that the Cincinnati Reds were nowhere to be found on the preseason baseball betting odds future market. As the playoff race intensifies, the Reds remain one of the biggest surprises in baseball. Cincinnati remains in the hunt for the National League Central or a wild card spot. Most important of all, the Reds are one of the most profitable teams on the board. Meanwhile, the expectations were higher for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2023. Toronto is a long shot to win the American League East. But a wild card spot is totally in play.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Friday, August 18, 2023, 6:40 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH |
| TV Coverage: | Apple TV |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Blue Jays | -1½ ( +105 ) | 10 ( -120 ) | -143 |  |
| Reds | +1½ ( -125 ) | 10 ( EV ) | +128 | |
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Blue Jays at Reds SBG Betting Odds Analysis
So far this season, The Toronto Blue Jas is barely above break even against the moneyline and in the red against the runline. Toronto is trending under the offshore betting total this season.
So far this season, Cincinnati is showing a nice profit against the moneyline and is making even more money against the runline. Cincinnati is slightly trending over the total this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Team Overview
Overall, the Toronto Blue Jays are 65-53 straight up and 46-66-6 over/under the total. Toronto is third and six games behind the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East Division standings. Late on, the Blue Jays have covered six out of their last ten games. The Blue Jays have gone over the total in one of their previous ten matchups. Toronto ranks 16th for run production and 2nd for earned run average.
Jose Berrios is the probable starter for Toronto. So far, the right-hander is 9-8 with a 3.53 earned run average and 1.22 WHIP. Toronto won two of his last five starts. Overall, Toronto ranks 4th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Jordan Romano is 4-5 with a 2.79 ERA and 28 saves in 31 opportunities. Vladimir Guerrero leads the Blue Jays with 54 runs, 24 doubles, 18 home runs, and 69 runs batted in.
Cincinnati Reds Team Overview
Overall, the Cincinnati Reds are 61-57 straight up and 60-58 over/under the total. Cincinnati is third in the National League Central Division standings. Cincinnati is three games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Central Division race. Late on, the Reds have covered two out of their last ten games. The Reds have gone over the total in three of their previous ten matchups. Cincinnati ranks 8th for run production and 26th for earned run average.
Brandon Williamson is the probable starter for Cincinnati. So far, the left-hander is 4-2 with a 4.54 earned run average and 1.26 WHIP. Cincinnati won three of his last four starts. Overall, Cincinnati ranks 17th for bullpen earned run average. Closer Alex Diaz is 3-4 with a 2.47 ERA and 33 saves in 34 opportunities. Spencer Steer leads the Reds with 56 runs, 25 doubles, 18 home runs, and 66 runs batted in.
Blue Jays at Reds SBG Free Pick
Late on, Toronto beat the MLB odds in five of its last six games with Cincinnati. Only one of the last seven games in this series went over the total. Of great concern is the recent poor form of Cincinnati.
Blue Jays at Reds SBG Best Bet: Toronto Blue Jays.