Reds vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 16, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Aug 15, 2024, 7:28PM
The Cincinnati Reds will sqaure off with the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
The Reds will send Nick Martinez (6-5, 3.16 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Michael Lorenzen (5-6, 3.79 ERA) for the Royals.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Reds vs Royals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Cincinnati vs Kansas City MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Reds a 54% chance of beating the Royals at Great American Ball Park.
Reds vs Royals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Great American Ball Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Reds $1.71, Royals $2.15
- Line: Reds -1.5 ($2.40), Royals +1.5 ($1.57)
- 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, TAB currently has the Reds at $1.71 and the Royals at $2.15.
The Reds are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Royals, with odds of $2.40 available at TAB.
For the underdog Royals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.57.
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 Royals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 9.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Reds vs Royals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Kansas City at $2.15 with TAB (2.0% edge)
- Line: Royals +1.5 at $1.57 with TAB (64% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 9.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
Today's Reds vs Royals betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Reds have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Royals to win is our recommended option because of the 2.0% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Reds vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Cincinnati vs Kansas City game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Cincinnati vs Kansas City game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Reds vs Royals: Essential Details
The game between the Reds and Royals at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to begin at 8:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Saturday 17 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 stated.
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Conclusion
Our Cincinnati vs Kansas City predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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