The Cincinnati Reds are set to square off against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on August 8, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:10 PM under expected light rain conditions. Hunter Greene, who holds an impressive 2.831 ERA, will lead the pitching for the Reds. His counterpart from the Marlins, Kyle Tyler, enters the game with a 5.268 ERA. Currently, the Reds sit 12th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 55-59, notably achieving 5 wins in their last 10 outings but coming off a recent loss. Meanwhile, the Marlins languish at 14th place in the NL East Division standings, holding a 43-72 record and showing some struggle with 4 victories in their recent 10 games but winning their last match.

Regarding betting odds for this matchup, the Cincinnati Reds are favored with a point spread of -1.5, and the game’s over/under is set at 7.5. The money line sees the Reds as -195 favorites on the road, while the Marlins are positioned at +163 at home. This suggests that betting enthusiasts are projecting a relatively close game but with Cincinnati more likely to come out on top due to their stronger recent performance and pitching advantage.