The Cincinnati Reds travel to face the Miami Marlins on Monday, April 21, 2025. The game will take place at loanDepot Park, with the first pitch set for 6:40 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of baseball action.

Reds vs. Marlins Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Reds MoneyLine -127. The Reds have a balanced record and strong pitching stats, with Nick Lodolo’s solid ERA of 2.31 providing an edge over the Marlins’ higher team ERA.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-117). Both starting pitchers have ERAs under 3.00, suggesting a lower-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

• The Cincinnati Reds have an even record of 11-11 this season, with a home record of 6-6 and a road record of 5-5.
• The Miami Marlins are 9-12 this season and are 5 games back in the NL East.
• In a recent game against the Baltimore Orioles, the Reds won 24-2, with Noelvi Marte hitting 5 out of 7 and driving in 7 runs.
• Miami Marlins’ Javier Sanoja had a standout performance against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 3 for 4 with 5 RBIs and a home run.
• Despite losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Marlins had more hits with 13 compared to the Diamondbacks’ 5 in one of their recent games.

Reds vs Marlins Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are set to take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park. The game is scheduled for Monday, April 21, 2025, at 6:40 PM. Nick Lodolo will be on the mound for the Reds, bringing a 2-1 record and a 2.31 ERA this season. Lodolo has shown strong performances with 23 1/3 innings pitched so far.

Max Meyer will start for the Marlins. He holds a 1-2 record and a 2.62 ERA. In his recent outing, Meyer pitched six innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing three earned runs. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to a win in this game.

Miami Marlins: A Look at the Home Team

The Miami Marlins have some key players making an impact this season. Xavier Edwards is leading the team with a batting average of .299. He also tops the league in runs with 11, showing his ability to get on base and score. Kyle Stowers is another player contributing to the Marlins’ offense. He has a batting average of .296 and has driven in 11 runs. His performance ranks him second in the league for RBIs and runs, making him a valuable player for the team. Otto Lopez adds power to the lineup with two home runs. He has a batting average of .234 and has scored 10 runs, matching Stowers in this category. These players are key to the Marlins’ offensive strategy this season.

Cincinnati Reds: A Closer Look at the Away Team

Elly De La Cruz leads the Cincinnati Reds with strong stats. He has a batting average of .241 and tops the league in home runs with five. De La Cruz also leads in RBIs with 22 and runs with 15, making him a key player. TJ Friedl adds consistency to the Reds’ lineup. His batting average stands at .296, and he has scored 12 runs. Friedl’s ability to get on base with a .363 OBP keeps the Reds competitive. Matt McLain contributes power with four home runs and 13 runs scored. However, he is currently out due to a hamstring strain. The Reds will miss his presence in the lineup while he recovers.

Final Betting Pick

The Reds have a slight edge with Nick Lodolo on the mound. His ERA of 2.31 is better than Max Meyer’s 2.62. Lodolo’s recent games show he can keep runs low, which is important against the Marlins’ lineup. The Reds’ team ERA of 3.27 is strong, ranking them 5th, while the Marlins’ team ERA is much higher at 5.07.

For the Over/Under prediction, both teams have pitchers with ERAs under 3.00. This suggests fewer runs might be scored in this game. The Reds’ pitching staff has held opponents to a .202 batting average, which is the 2nd best in the league. This supports the idea of a lower-scoring game, making the Under 8.0 a solid pick.

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