Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Yankees 7/3/24 MLB Betting Picks

Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Yankees 7/3/24 – The midsummer matchup between the Cincinnati Reds (39-44) and the New York Yankees (53-32) promises to bring fireworks ahead of the Fourth of July, with both teams looking to assert dominance at Yankee Stadium this Wednesday. As we dive into this game, these two teams bring contrasting recent forms into the spotlight. The Yankees, bolstered by their superior season record, aim to rebound from a slump, while the Reds seek to capitalize on their underdog resilience. Baseball fans and bettors alike are tuning in, making this one of the top free baseball picks today.

Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Yankees 7/3/24

Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Yankees 7/3/24

Team	RL	TOTAL	ML
Reds	+1.5 -152	O 8 -108	+139
Yankees	-1.5 +123	U 8 -119	-164

Right-handed 114.1 MPH off the bat… @ellylacocoa18 pic.twitter.com/dt5Y5HSFoQ

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) July 3, 2024

At the moment, the betting odds for this encounter remain undefined, reflecting the unpredictable nature of this clash. Bettors should keep an eye on the developments leading up to game day, as starting lineups and pitcher confirmations might tilt the odds. The Yankees, enjoying the home-field advantage, are likely to emerge as favorites in the Moneyline. However, the Reds’ impressive record against the spread on the road this season suggests they could cover if given a generous handicap.

Andrew Abbott (7-6, 3.41 ERA) vs. Carlos Rodon (9-5, 4.42 ERA)

Andrew Abbott of the Reds is quite respectable on the pitching mound as he boasts of a 3.41 ERA, and thus, he is crucial to Cincinnati in their quest to eliminate the Yankees. The limited hits and runs he has allowed per game selected over 89.2 innings pitched this season coupled with 1.2 WHIP proves that the player has control whenever is under pressure. But, 16 home runs allowed show the weakness that the outstanding Yankees with power hitters in the lineup can take advantage of.

Yankees have, on the other hand, been inclined with Carlos Rodon counterplaying with a 4.42 ERA in 93.2 innings. Indeed, Rodon’s impressive strikeout stats of 92Ks makes his slightly inflated ERA and WHIP of 1.26 show moments where he has been erratic. His test will be to maintain the strikeout factor, but at the same time, minimize on the walks and the hits that he has been known to give periodically in this season.

The Reds’ Offensive Struggle and Pitching Resilience

Looking at the Reds’ season, certain aspects are quite conspicuous; the team seems not to be hitting well, but their pitching completely offsets this. Their team Batting average of .229 is still lower while their team ERA of 3.89 is still very good meaning their pitchers have obliged by making games closer. This balance will prove to be important since they will come up against a Yankees team renowned for its prowess in hitting for power and getting RBIs.

The Yankees’ Offensive Might and Pitching Stability

The Yankees arrive at this game with a very high basic hitting average of .250 and an even higher .430 slugging ratio providing 121 home runs. This will involve attacking the opposition Rollies, which will challenge the Reds’ pitchers throughout the order. Yankees, which have had a slightly better ERA of 3.49 in comparison to the Reds, must come up with better performances especially in pitching to counter check their recent blink and maximize the strengths of home ground.

Trends

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

Reds are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Cincinnati Reds are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Reds are 26-14 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Reds’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 17 of Reds’ 43 last games at home

New York Yankees Betting Trends

Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
New York Yankees are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Yankees are 25-22 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Yankees’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 20 of Yankees’ 38 last games at home