Giants vs. Reds Predictions: Verlander’s Debut & Money Line Pick

San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds
Date: Saturday, March 29th, 4:10 ET
Location: Great American Ball Park
TV: None
Money Line: Giants +108/Reds -126
Total Line: 8.5

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Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Cincinnati Reds and the Giants on Saturday, March 29th at Great American Ball Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

At 4:10 PM ET, the Giants and Reds face off in an NL matchup. This one is being played at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, and the Reds are favored on the money line (-126). The money line odds for a Giants win are sitting at +108.

The over/under line is currently sitting at 8.5 runs, and Saturday’s starting pitching matchup features Justin Verlander for the Giants and Nick Lodolo for the Reds. Verlander is making his Giants debut after spending his career with the Astros and Tigers.

Giants vs. Reds Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

San Francisco Giants: 1-0 SU / OU 1-0 / Runline 1-0
Cincinnati Reds: 0-1 SU / OU 1-0 / Runline 0-1

San Francisco rallied for four runs in the 9th inning in the most recent game of this series. The Giants scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up four in the top of the 9th, picking up a 6-4 win over the Reds. Heading into the game, the Giants were favored at -111 on the money line.

Cincinnati wasted a good outing from Hunter Greene, as he gave up just two earned runs in five innings of work for the Reds. Ian Gibaut took the loss. Tyler Rogers got the win out of the bullpen for the Giants as Logan Webb went five innings, giving up three earned runs.

Wilmer Flores and Heliot Ramos each homered for the Giants, while Mike Yastrzemski went 2/4 with two RBIs. Jeimer Candelario had a two-hit game for the Reds.

Pitching Matchup

Coming off a season in which he made 17 starts, Justin Verlander will be looking to improve on his 5-6 record and 5.48 ERA. Last season, Verlander gave up 15 home runs and finished with six quality starts. His WHIP for the season was 1.38, and he averaged 7.37 strikeouts per nine innings. Verlander’s FIP for the year was 4.78, and his opponents’ OPS was .783. For the season, Verlander averaged 1.6 walks per game and finished with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.7.

Coming off a season in which he made 21 starts, Nick Lodolo will be taking the mound for the Reds against the Giants. Last year, Lodolo went 9-6 with an ERA of 4.76. He made eight quality starts and allowed a total of 13 home runs. For the season, Lodolo averaged 9.52 strikeouts per nine innings and 2.89 walks per nine. His strikeout-to-walk ratio was 3.3, and he averaged 1.8 walks per game. Opposing batters hit .231 off Lodolo, and his WHIP for the season was 1.20. His FIP for the season was 3.95, and he finished the year with an OPS allowed of .694.

Giants vs. Reds Offense Outlook

Willy Adames is projected to have the most hits today among the Giants players. Adames has been a consistent performer at the plate this season and is expected to continue that trend in today’s game.

Elly De La Cruz is our top projected hitter in terms of total hits today. She’s been swinging a hot bat lately, and we expect her to continue that trend in today’s matchup. Keep an eye on De La Cruz as she looks to make an impact at the plate for the Reds.

Free Giants vs. Reds MLB Pick

Our pick for today’s Giants vs. Reds matchup is to take the Giants on the money line, with the payout sitting at +108. We have the Giants winning this one by a score of 5-4.

Even though I think the Giants will be careful with Justin Verlander in terms of pitch count, I expect the Giants to come out on top in this one. Getting San Francisco at +108 is a steal, and I’m taking the money line.

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