Phillies vs Reds Predictions, Odds, & Ruline (April 14)
By John Perrotto in MLB Baseball
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- The Phillies are -148 road favorites over the Reds on Friday night
- Taijuan Walker (0-1, 6.00) will pitch vs the Reds’ Connor Overton (0-0, 10.13)
- A look at the Phillies vs Reds odds and matchup with a prediction
The slumping Philadelphia Phillies visit the Cincinnati Reds at 6:35 p.m. ET Friday in the second game of a four-game series at Great American Ball Park.
The Phillies (4-9, 1-6 road) had their losing streak reach three games Thursday night when they lost 6-2 in the series opener. The Reds (5-7, 2-5 home) ended their three-game losing streak.
Phillies vs Reds Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Runline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | -148 | -1.5 (+112) | Over 9.5 (-114) |
| Cincinnati Reds | +126 | +1.5 (-134) | Under 9.5 (-106) |
The Phillies are -148 favorites on the moneyline over the Reds on Friday night, giving them an implied win probability of 59.68% in the MLB odds.
Odds as of FanDuel at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Phillies vs Reds Probable Pitchers
Taijuan Walker (0-1, 6.00) is scheduled to start for the Reds against Connor Overton (0-0, 10.13) in a rematch of the Reds’ 6-4 win over the Phillies on Sunday in Philadelphia.
Walker vs Overton
| 0-1 | Record | 0-0 |
| 6.00 | ERA | 10.13 |
| 3.39 | xERA | 4.88 |
| 1.67 | WHIP | 2.25 |
| 1.25 | SO/W | 2.25 |
Neither pitcher factored in the decision in that game. Walker gave up three runs (two earned) and three hits in 4.2 innings with five strikeouts and five walks while Overton was touched for four runs in six hits over four innings while striking out four and walking three.
Walker is 2-1 lifetime against the Reds with a 4.98 ERA in four career starts.
During his career, Walker has a 4.00 ERA on the road, compared to 3.81 at home. He has a 4.06 ERA at night and 3.61 in the daylight.
Taijuan Walker pic.twitter.com/bHQz4RRHWV
— Alex Coffey (@byalexcoffey) February 17, 2023
Overton has no career decisions against the Phillies in two starts but a 10.80 ERA.
He has struggled at home in his career with a 5.49 ERA, including a 10.05 mark in five games (three starts) at Great American Ball Park. He has a 3.68 mark in road games. His night ERA is 4.21 as opposed to 4.50 in the day.
Batting Average vs Starting Pitchers
| Phillies Batters | Batting Average vs Connor Overton |
|---|---|
| Bryon Stott | 1.000 |
| Brandon Marsh | .500 |
| Alec Bohm | .500 |
| Edmundo Sosa | .500 |
| Nick Castellanos | .250 |
| Jake Cave | .000 |
| J.T. Realmuto | .000 |
| Kyle Schwarber | .000 |
| Trea Turner | .000 |
| Reds Batters | Batting Average vs Taijuan Walker |
| Tyler Stephenson | .500 |
| Kevin Newman | .333 |
| Jose Barrero | .333 |
| Wil Myers | .273 |
| Nick Senzel | .200 |
| Jonathan India | .143 |
| Jake Fraley | .000 |
| Curt Casali | .000 |
| TJ Friedl | .000 |
| Spencer Steer | .000 |
| Jason Vosler | .000 |
Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott is 2 for 2 against Overton.
Phillies vs Reds Betting Trends
Wil Myers hit a pair of RBI singles to lift the Reds over the Phillies on Thursday night.
Myers, Tyler Stephenson and Spencer Steer had two hits each for the Reds. The Phillies got two hits from Edmundo Sosa and a home run by Kyle Schwarber.
The hit parade route went through GABP pic.twitter.com/p9YxZ8B99A
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 14, 2023
The Reds activated center fielder Nick Senzel (left foot surgery) from the injured list before the game and he went 0 for 4. Outfielder Will Benson was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.
Phillies vs Reds Last 10 Games
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/23 | Reds | Phillies | CIN, 6-2 |
| 4/9/23 | Phillies | Reds | CIN, 6-4 |
| 4/8/23 | Phillies | Reds | PHI, 3-2 |
| 4/7/23 | Phillies | Reds | PHI, 5-2 |
| 8/25/22 | Phillies | Reds | PHI, 4-0 |
| 8/24/22 | Phillies | Reds | PHI, 7-5 |
| 8/23/22 | Phillies | Reds | PHI, 7-6 |
| 8/22/22 | Phillies | Reds | PHI, 4-1 |
| 8/17/22 | Reds | Phillies | CIN, 1-0 |
| 8/16/22 | Reds | Phillies | PHI, 11-4 |
The teams have split four games this season and the Phillies hold an 18-13 advantage in the series since 2018.
Phillies vs Reds Prediction
Walker hasn’t gotten his footing yet in his first season with the Phillies. Regardless, fading Overton is the play here.
Pick: Phillies ML (-148)
Season Record: 7-3 (+3.0 units) ML
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John Perrotto has been covering and writing about sports for various outlets for over 40 years. His work has appeared in the likes of USA TODAY, ESPN.com, SI.com, Forbes.com, The Associated Press, Baseball Digest, and more. John is based out of Beaver Falls, PA.
