The Cincinnati Reds are set to battle the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on August 8, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:10 PM under expected light rain conditions. Leading the Reds from the pitcher’s mound will be Hunter Greene, who holds an impressive ERA of 2.831. His counterpart, Kyle Tyler will pitch for the Marlins, carrying a higher ERA of 5.268. The Reds, currently 12th in the 2024 NL Central Division, have a season record of 55 wins and 59 losses, translating to a .480 win percentage. They are 5th in their division standings with a 14-15 record against divisional foes and a recent track record of five wins in their last 10 games. Meanwhile, the Marlins are positioned 14th in the NL East with a record of 43-72, showing a win percentage of .370. They too find themselves at the bottom of their division, having won 11 out of 34 division games. Regarding recent form, the Marlins have recorded a modest four wins in their last 10 games. In terms of betting, the odds favor the Reds slightly. The point spread is set at 1.5, with an over/under at 7.5. The money line gives the away team, the Reds, notable favoritism at -195, contrasting sharply with the +163 for the home team, the Marlins. These odds suggest that betting circles expect a tight contention, albeit with a lean towards a Reds’ victory.