Royals vs. Reds Odds & Betting Predictions - August 17, 2024

Royals at Reds

10:40 pm • BSKC
Starting Pitchers
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Nick Lodolo logoN.LodoloCincinnati Reds logo4.769-6
Michael Wacha logoM.WachaKansas City Royals logo3.3513-8

Royals at Reds Odds

Spread, Total, Moneyline

MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline
Royals
3-3
+1.5-185
o9.5-115
+108
Reds
0-0
-1.5+154
u9.5-105
-127
location pinSaturday 10:40 p.m.
August 17, 2024
Great American Ball ParkCincinnati
Royals vs. Reds Expert Picks
Picks  Office
Picks Office
149d ago
Last 30d: 110-86-4 (+14.3u)
KC +0.5 (F5)-125
0.8u
Follow On X: https://x.com/PicksOffice Nick Lodolo has shown a stark contrast in his performance depending on the venue. While his road numbers are solid, with a 3.05 ERA and a .169 opponent batting average, his struggles at Great American Ballpark are notable. This season, Lodolo has posted a 4.99 ERA at home with opponents hitting .277 against him, which is over 100 points higher than his road numbers. Additionally, in his last four home starts, he has given up 18 runs in 18.2 innings, indicating significant issues with control and home run prevention in his home ballpark. On the other hand, Michael Wacha has been a reliable arm for Kansas City this season, carrying a 3.50 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 21 starts. Wacha has been particularly effective lately, allowing two earned runs or fewer in nine of his last 11 starts, during which he has posted a 2.56 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. The Royals have also won four of Wacha's last five starts, reflecting his ability to keep the team in games and give them a chance to win. Given Lodolo's struggles at home and Wacha's consistent form, the Royals present strong value on the money line, particularly as underdogs. Kansas City has also been effective on the road, winning 11 of their last 16 away games, further bolstering their appeal in this matchup.
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JB Bets
149d ago
Last 30d: 18-2-0 (+13.4u)
N.Lodolo u5.5 Ks-140
0.71u

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    Royals vs. Reds Previews & Analysis

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    Royals vs. Reds Public Betting Percentages

    36%

    Bets%

    64%

    Money%

    Matchup History

    Against the Spread (ATS) History

    overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
    Reds
    87-7540-4147-3433-3754-38
    Royals
    87-7543-3844-3740-3846-37

    Over/Under History

    overallhome o/uaway o/ufavorite o/uunderdog o/u
    Reds
    73-81-835-40-638-41-238-29-335-52-5
    Royals
    69-88-538-42-131-46-432-4636-42-5

    Straight-Up (ML) History

    overallhomeawayfavoriteunderdog
    Reds
    77-8539-4238-4336-3441-51
    Royals
    86-7645-3641-4049-2936-47

    Last 5 Matchups

    dateopponentscorespreadover/undermoneyline
    Aug 16thKCL 1-7-1.5 LU 10KC -148
    Aug 14thSTLW 9-2+1.5 WO 9CIN -105
    Aug 13thSTLW 4-1-1.5 WU 9CIN -135
    Aug 12thSTLW 6-1+1.5 WU 8.5CIN +124
    Aug 11th@MILW 4-3+1.5 WU 8.5CIN +110

    Royals vs. Reds Injury Updates

    Royals Injuries

    • Kyle Wright
      P

      Wright is out for season with shoulder

      Out for Season

    Reds Injuries

    • Jeimer Candelario
      IF

      Candelario is out with toe

      Out

    • Stuart Fairchild
      OF

      Fairchild is out with thumb

      Out

    • Matt McLain
      IF

      McLain is out with shoulder

      Out

    • Brandon Williamson
      P

      Williamson is out with elbow

      Out

    • Graham Ashcraft
      P

      Ashcraft is out with elbow

      Out

    • Andrew Abbott
      P

      Abbott is out with shoulder

      Out

    • Christian Encarnacion-Strand
      IF

      Encarnacion-Strand is out with hand

      Out

    Royals vs. Reds Box Score
    Royals Player Stats
    Projected
    PITCHERPCIPKER
    Michael Wacha logoRM.Wacha, P87690
    Angel Zerpa logoLA.Zerpa, P26101
    Chris Stratton logoRC.Stratton, P9110
    Carlos Hernandez logoRC.Hernandez, P14110
    HITTERSH-ABRHRRBI
    Maikel Garcia logo1M.Garcia, 2B2-5101
    Maikel Garcia logo1M.Garcia, SS2-5101
    Bobby Witt logo2B.Witt, SS1-4100
    Adam Frazier logo2A.Frazier, 2B0-1000
    Vinnie Pasquantino logo3V.Pasquantino, DH3-5201
    Salvador Perez logo4S.Perez, 1B1-3101
    MJ Melendez logo4M.Melendez, LF0-1000
    Hunter Renfroe logo5H.Renfroe, RF2-5100
    Freddy Fermin logo6F.Fermin, C1-4301
    Garrett Hampson logo7G.Hampson, CF1-5100
    Garrett Hampson logo7G.Hampson, 1B1-5100
    Paul DeJong logo8P.DeJong, 3B1-5101
    Dairon Blanco logo9D.Blanco, LF3-5227
    Dairon Blanco logo9D.Blanco, CF3-5227
    Reds Player Stats
    Projected
    PITCHERPCIPKER
    Nick Lodolo logoLN.Lodolo, P592.128
    Buck Farmer logoRB.Farmer, P300.212
    Sam Moll logoLS.Moll, P21102
    Tony Santillan logoRT.Santillan, P21111
    Emilio Pagan logoRE.Pagan, P18110
    Alexis Diaz logoRA.Diaz, P10110
    Jakob Junis logoRJ.Junis, P11110
    Luke Maile logoRL.Maile, P14100
    HITTERSH-ABRHRRBI
    Jonathan India logo1J.India, 2B1-2000
    Santiago Espinal logo1S.Espinal, 2B0-2000
    Elly De La Cruz logo2E.De La Cruz, SS1-4000
    Tyler Stephenson logo3T.Stephenson, C1-3000
    TJ Friedl logo4T.Friedl, CF0-2000
    Stuart Fairchild logo4S.Fairchild, CF0-2000
    Spencer Steer logo5S.Steer, LF0-2000
    Will Benson logo5W.Benson, LF0-2000
    Jeimer Candelario logo6J.Candelario, 1B2-4111
    Ty France logo7T.France, DH2-3000
    Jake Fraley logo8J.Fraley, RF0-3000
    Noelvi Marte logo9N.Marte, 3B0-3000

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    Royals at Reds Team Totals

    MatchupOverUnder
    Royals
    3-3
    o4.5-115
    u4.5-115
    Reds
    0-0
    o4.5-130
    u4.5+100