Reds vs Padres Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 29

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  • The Reds are -110 favorites vs the Padres
  • Reds vs Padres Over / Under today: 8 Runs
  • Reds / Padres TV Channel: BSOH | PDTV

The Cincinnati Reds (-110) visit Petco Park to take on the San Diego Padres (-110) on Monday, April 29, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in San Diego, CA.

This season, the Reds are 15-13 against the spread (ATS), while the Padres are 14-17 ATS.

Reds vs Padres Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Nick Lodolo 2-0, 2.21 ERA
  • Padres starting pitcher: Matt Waldron 1-2, 3.96 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds-1.5 +155O 8 -115-110
Padres +1.5 -190U 8 -105-110

Reds vs Padres Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Monday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Reds players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 19 games (+18.40 Units / 97% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+11.45 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+10.25 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Jake Fraley has hit the Runs Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+9.50 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Spencer Steer has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+8.10 Units / 50% ROI)

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

Best Padres Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jake Cronenworth has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games at home (+15.40 Units / 192% ROI)
  • Jackson Merrill has hit the Runs Under in his last 13 games (+13.00 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Manny Machado has hit the RBIs Under in his last 12 games at home (+12.00 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Manny Machado has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 17 games (+12.00 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit the Singles Under in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+11.20 Units / 68% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 41 of their last 67 away games (+23.65 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 70 of their last 114 games (+17.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 45 of their last 72 games (+16.80 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Over in 41 of their last 65 away games (+14.05 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 away games (+4.93 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Game Total Under in 39 of their last 65 games at home (+13.80 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have covered the Run Line in 31 of their last 55 games at home (+12.50 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games (+12.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 16 games (+8.80 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The San Diego Padres have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 16 games (+7.09 Units / 36% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 16-12 against the Run Line (+3.6 Units / 9.92% ROI).

  • 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.8 Units / 2.32% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.55 Units / 5.02% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.7 Units / -15.28% ROI

Padres Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Padres are 14-17 against the Run Line (-1.25 Units / -3.47% ROI).

  • 14-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.95 Units / -12.87% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting on the total runs Over for +1 Units / 2.99% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.85 Units / -11.08% ROI

Padres vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (CIN) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Manny Machado (SD) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Will Benson (CIN) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650

Padres vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jonathan India (CIN) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Padres vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christian Encarnacion-Strand (CIN) 0.5 +120 0.5 -155
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
Manny Machado (SD) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +175 0.5 -250

Padres vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under

Opponents have a swing rate of just 30% (177/580) against Nick Lodolo on inside fastballs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 140 total IP; League Avg: 50% — 0 Percentile.

Nick Lodolo has spotted his fastball inside for a strike just 54% (314/580) of the time since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 140 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 0 Percentile.

Nick Lodolo has had second base stolen on him 7 times this season — tied for most in MLB — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a swing rate of just 31% (20/65) against Nick Lodolo on inside fastballs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 48% — first Percentile.

Padres Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Hitters have chased just 20 of Matt Waldron’s 132 off-speed pitches out of the zone (15%) this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .381 (16-for-42) against Matt Waldron at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: .242 — first Percentile.

Opponents have a swing rate of just 29% (24/84) against Matt Waldron on sliders this season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 47% — third Percentile.

Opponents have a chase percentage of just 11% (5/47) against Matt Waldron on sliders this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 31% — first Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Padres

The Reds are just 43-48 (.473) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .637.

The Reds are just 56-40 (.583) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .699.

The Reds are just 22-25 (.468) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .589.

The Reds are just 43-19 (.694) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .796.

Padres Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Padres are just 4-16 (.200) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .424.

The Padres are just 16-31 (.340) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .413.

The Padres are just 4-75 (.051) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .101.

The Padres are just 83-14 (.856) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .899.

The Reds are batting just .088 with two-strikes over the last 14 days — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .172.

The Reds are batting just .120 with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .168.

Reds hitters have an OBP of just .181 (254 PA’s) with two-strikes over the last 14 days — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Reds are batting just .219 this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .241.

Padres hitters have drawn 974 walks in 9,682 PA’s (10%) against RHP since the 2022 season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Padres are just 4-16 (.200) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .424.

Padres hitters have drawn 566 walks in 5,374 PA’s (10%) against RHP since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Padres hitters have an OBP of .332 (893 PA’s) against RHP this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .300 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .253.

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

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Reds pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Reds pitchers have walked 704 of 7,360 batters (10%) since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Padres pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.9 MPH in the 2023 season (3,921 balls in play) — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0

Padres pitchers allowed an average Exit Velocity of 87.9 MPH (3,921 batted balls) in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 89.0.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .195 against Padres pitchers with the shift since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .231.

Opponents had a Hard-Hit Rate of just 37% against the Padres pitchers in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 40%.

Padres vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Glenn Otto (San Diego Padres): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Reiss Knehr (San Diego Padres): Elbow, Out
  • Drew Carlton (San Diego Padres): Elbow, Out
  • Luis Patino (San Diego Padres): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Tucupita Marcano (San Diego Padres): Knee, 10-Day IL
  • Austin Wynns (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • Sam Moll (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Noelvi Marte (Cincinnati Reds): Suspension, Suspension
  • Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Joey Votto (Cincinnati Reds): Ankle, Out
  • Nick Lodolo (Cincinnati Reds): Calf, 15-Day IL
  • TJ Friedl (Cincinnati Reds): Wrist, 10-Day IL
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, Out
  • Alex Young (Cincinnati Reds): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Ian Gibaut (Cincinnati Reds): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Brandon Williamson (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Connor Overton (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, Out

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