Reds vs Athletics Prediction and MLB Tips - 29 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 28, 2024, 10:36PM | Published: Aug 28, 2024, 3:30AMThe Cincinnati Reds will sqaure off with the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
Fernando Cruz (3-8, 5.30 ERA) will start on the mound for the Reds, up against Osvaldo Bido (5-3, 3.24 ERA) for the Athletics.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Reds vs Athletics game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Cincinnati vs Oakland MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Reds a 54% chance of defeating the Athletics at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Athletics: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Reds $1.80, Athletics $2.00
- Line: Reds +1.5 ($1.50), Athletics -1.5 ($2.54)
- Total (Over/Under 9.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Reds at $1.80 and the Athletics at $2.00.
The Reds are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Athletics, with odds of $1.50 available at TAB.
For the favourite Athletics (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.54.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Reds (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Reds vs Athletics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Reds +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Reds vs Athletics predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Reds vs Athletics: Prediction
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Reds vs Athletics: Essential Details
The game between the Reds and Athletics at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs Oakland Athletics
- Date: Thursday 29 August 2024
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Oakland predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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