Athletics vs Reds Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 29

Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India celebrates after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Houston.
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  • The Reds are -140 favorites vs the Athletics
  • Athletics vs Reds Over / Under today: 10.5 Runs
  • Athletics / Reds TV Channel: BSOH | NSCA

The Oakland Athletics (+110) visit Great American Ball Park to take on the Cincinnati Reds (-130) on Thursday, August 29, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 5:10pm EDT in Cincinnati, OH.

This season, the Athletics are 58-75 against the spread (ATS), while the Reds are 73-60 ATS.

Athletics vs Reds Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Athletics starting pitcher: J.T. Ginn 0-0, 2.46 ERA
  • Reds starting pitcher: Julian Aguiar 1-0, 3.60 ERA

Athletics vs. Reds Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Athletics+1.5 -190O 10.5 -110+110
Reds -1.5 +155U 10.5 -110-130

Athletics vs Reds Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Thursday‘s MLB game with 53.9% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Athletics Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Brent Rooker has hit the Home Runs Over in 17 of his last 50 games (+24.30 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 34 of his last 50 games (+16.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Lawrence Butler has hit the Runs Over in 25 of his last 42 games (+14.90 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Tyler Nevin has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 18 away games (+13.10 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Brent Rooker has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 23 away games (+12.80 Units / 50% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Hits Over in 22 of his last 24 games (+19.75 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 11 games at home (+16.50 Units / 150% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Total Bases Over in 19 of his last 24 games (+16.05 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Singles Under in 32 of his last 49 games (+13.55 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Amed Rosario has hit the Runs Under in 23 of his last 29 games (+11.95 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 47 games (+14.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 52 of their last 90 games (+11.30 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 47 games (+10.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 37 of their last 62 away games (+8.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Oakland Athletics have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+7.55 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 34 of their last 52 games at home (+13.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 40 of their last 64 games at home (+11.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 65 of their last 115 games (+10.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 56 games at home (+8.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 42 games at home (+2.80 Units / 6% ROI)

Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 71-62 against the Run Line (-3.55 Units / -2.05% ROI).

  • 58-75 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 0.78% ROI
  • 59-71 when betting on the total runs Over for -19.75 Units / -13.49% ROI
  • 71-59 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.6 Units / 3.83% ROI

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 73-60 against the Run Line (+6.45 Units / 3.66% ROI).

  • 63-70 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.3 Units / -6.46% ROI
  • 62-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.3 Units / -6.33% ROI
  • 64-62 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.55 Units / -3.12% ROI

Reds vs Athletics Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Lawrence Butler (OAK) 0.5 +333 0.5 -450
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +375 0.5 -550
Seth Brown (ะžะะš) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500

Reds vs Athletics Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Lawrence Butler (OAK) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Noelvi Marte (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
TJ Friedl (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
Seth Brown (ะžะะš) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
JJ Bleday (OAK) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Reds vs Athletics RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +110 0.5 -150
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +115 0.5 -155
TJ Friedl (CIN) 0.5 +125 0.5 -165
Brent Rooker (OAK) 0.5 +130 0.5 -165
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175

Reds vs Athletics Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Julian Aguiar (CIN) 4.5 -115 4.5 -115

Opponents had a chase percentage of just 8% (1/12) against J.T. Ginn in his last appearance — 5th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 29% — second Percentile.

Reds Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 13% (4/31) against Julian Aguiar this month (2 games) — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 98th Percentile.

Julian Aguiar has allowed an OBP of just .217 (23 PA’s) over the past seven days (1 games) — 5th best among NL Starters over the last week; League Avg: .303 — 91st Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 22% (15/68) against Julian Aguiar this month (2 games) — tied for 13th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 9 total IP; League Avg: 29% — eighth Percentile.

Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Athletics are 7-1 (.875) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .578.

The Athletics are just 9-12 (.429) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .584.

The Athletics are just 103-185 (.358) after a loss since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .490.

The Athletics are just 48-96 (.333) on the road since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .479.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics

The Reds are just 33-37 (.471) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .587.

The Reds are just 3-50 (.057) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .146.

The Reds are just 3-11 (.214) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 56-71 (.441) after a home loss since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .520.

The Athletics are batting just .208 with two outs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .236.

The Athletics are batting just .123 on pitches out of the zone since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .151.

The Athletics are batting just .229 against LHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Athletics hitters are slugging just .163 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .212.

The Reds are batting just .127 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .151.

The Reds are batting just .114 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .152.

Reds hitters are slugging just .147 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .209.

Reds hitters are slugging just .170 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.51 (1229.0 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.35.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Athletics pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Athletics pitchers had allowed a run 42% of the time after an opposing score in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 32%.

Athletics pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 56% of their games since last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since last season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds pitchers have walked 8 of 220 batters (4%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this month (25 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .293 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .255.

Reds vs. Athletics Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Cincinnati Reds – No Injuries Reported
  • Oakland Athletics – No Injuries Reported

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.