- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: DBACKS.TV
- Betting Odds: Cincinnati (+106) Arizona (-128)
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On Friday, the Arizona Diamondbacks (67-61) will face off against the Cincinnati Reds (61-66) at Chase Field. The betting line places Cincinnati at +106 while Arizona is positioned at -128, with a total set at 8.5 runs. Expected starting pitchers are Nick Lodolo and Eduardo Rodriguez.
This season, the Cincinnati Reds are averaging 4.1 runs per game, placing them 25th in Major League Baseball. They have scored a total of 514 runs with an on-base percentage of .305. The team has hit 182 doubles and launched 164 home runs. Collectively, they have contributed 490 RBIs and 951 hits, with a batting average of .226. Cincinnati boasts a slugging percentage of .391, striking out 1,211 times while drawing walks 450 times.
The Reds have a season ERA of 4.48, ranking 24th in the league, while their pitchers have fanned 1,033 opposing batters. They have allowed 158 homers and have given up 602 runs in total (22nd in MLB). The bullpen has issued 525 walks, leading to a FIP of 4.63 across the season. Cincinnati has conceded 1,060 hits, averaging 8.4 hits per nine innings, along with 562 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 1.97, and they hold a collective WHIP of 1.40.
The Reds’ bullpen exhibits a save rate of 63.5% in 126 save opportunities. So far, they have secured 33 saves with 19 blown saves. They have inherited 194 runners this season, with 27.8% scoring. Reds relief pitchers have made 159 appearances in high-leverage situations, bringing the total of bullpen pitchers used this season to 447. This unit has accumulated 71 holds, placing them 11th in the league.
In the field, the Reds have converted 70.2% of balls put in play into outs over their 10,170 innings, ranking 14th overall. The team has tallied 3,390 putouts, 1,022 assists, and 69 errors, maintaining a fielding percentage of .985 (20th in majors) and recording 87 double plays.
Lodolo has pitched 480 innings, racking up 513 strikeouts throughout his MLB career. With a career record of 27-24, Lodolo carries a FIP of 4.08 and has faced 2,058 batters. His ERA stands at 4.14 (221 earned runs) and he has a WHIP of 1.245, allowing 452 hits (averaging 8.5 hits per nine innings) and 146 walks.
The Arizona Diamondbacks sport an on-base percentage of .316 with a team batting average of .243 this season. They have struck out 936 times (28th in MLB) and produced 1,044 hits. The Diamondbacks have hit 126 home runs and recorded 551 RBIs. They have a slugging percentage of .398 and manage to score 4.52 runs per game (14th in MLB). With 220 doubles, they have drawn 431 walks, tallying 579 runs.
The Diamondbacks collectively hold a WHIP of 1.289 and a FIP of 4.38 throughout the season. Currently, their pitching staff is 23rd in league rankings for total hits surrendered at 1,091. They have allowed 575 runs this year, holding a team ERA of 4.18 (527 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio is 6.90 (865 strikeouts vs 373 walks), having given up 149 home runs, allowing 4.56 runs per 9 innings (19th in MLB).
In 118 save situations, the Diamondbacks have managed 71 holds alongside 15 blown saves. Their relievers have entered the game in 46 save opportunities, converting 31 saves. The bullpen has inherited 165 runners, with a score rate of 24.8%. Arizona relief pitchers have made 137 high-leverage appearances, with 111 of those involving runners on base. They rank 12th in the league with a save percentage of 67.4%, utilizing 421 bullpen pitchers this season.
The Diamondbacks have executed 114 double plays and maintain an impressive fielding percentage of .989 (2nd in MLB). They have recorded 1,114 assists, 48 errors, and a total of 3,408 putouts this year. Their defensive efficiency across 10,224 innings is 71.1% (8th in majors).
Eduardo Rodriguez has allowed 1,414 hits during his MLB career, accumulating 1,403 strikeouts over 1,453 innings pitched. With a career record of 106-70, Rodriguez holds an ERA of 4.04, allowing 8.8 hits per nine innings. He has allowed 652 earned runs and maintains a WHIP of 1.318, alongside a FIP of 4.0. His strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.79, having faced 6,192 batters throughout his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Take Arizona (-128)
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