Blue Jays vs Reds Prediction, Odds, Moneyline, Spread & Over/Under for August 18

Odds updated as of 3:29 PM

The MLB slate on Friday includes the Toronto Blue Jays taking on the Cincinnati Reds.

Here's everything you need to know before checking out today's MLB odds and spreads on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Blue Jays vs Reds Game Info

• Toronto Blue Jays (67-55) vs. Cincinnati Reds (63-59)
• Date: Friday, August 18, 2023
• Time: 6:40 PM ET
• Venue: Great American Ball Park -- Cincinnati, Ohio
• Coverage: Apple TV+

Blue Jays vs Reds Odds & Moneyline

• All MLB odds, betting lines and prop bets are available on FanDuel Sportsbook.
• Moneyline: TOR: (-148) | CIN: (+126)
• Spread: TOR: -1.5 (+102) | CIN: +1.5 (-122)
• Total: 10 -- Over: (-120) | Under: (-102)

Blue Jays vs Reds Probable Starting Pitchers

Probable Pitchers: José Berríos (Blue Jays) - 9-8, 3.53 ERA vs Brett Kennedy (Reds) - 1-0, 5.14 ERA

The Blue Jays will look to Jose Berrios (9-8) versus the Reds and Kennedy (1-0). Berrios and his team are 12-12-0 ATS this season when he starts. When Berrios starts a game and his team is the favorite on the moneyline, they have a record of 9-8. Kennedy has started only one game with a set spread, which the Reds covered. The Reds have always been the moneyline underdog when Kennedy starts this season.

Blue Jays vs Reds Prediction & Pick

All MLB win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Blue Jays win (56.2%)

Blue Jays vs Reds Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Blue Jays-Reds, Toronto is the favorite at -148, and Cincinnati is +126 playing at home.

Blue Jays vs Reds Spread

• The Reds are at +1.5 on the runline against the Blue Jays. The Reds are -122 to cover the spread, and the Blue Jays are +102.

Blue Jays vs Reds Over/Under

• A combined run total of 10 has been set for Blue Jays-Reds on August 18, with the over at -120 and the under at -102.

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Blue Jays vs Reds Betting Trends

• The Blue Jays have been favorites in 84 games this season and have come away with the win 45 times (53.6%) in those contests.
• This year Toronto has won 22 of 40 games when listed as at least -148 on the moneyline.
• The Blue Jays and their opponents have gone over in 48 of their 121 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• In 121 games with a line this season, the Blue Jays have a mark of 57-64-0 against the spread.
• The Reds have been the underdog on the moneyline 88 total times this season. They've gone 43-45 in those games.
• When playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +126 or longer, Cincinnati has gone 22-25 (46.8%).
• The Reds have had an over/under set by oddsmakers 121 times, and have combined with opponents to go over the total in 61 of those games (61-59-1).
• The Reds have collected a 73-49-0 record against the spread this season (covering 59.8% of the time).

Blue Jays Player Leaders

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has 24 doubles, 18 home runs and 48 walks while batting .265. He has an on-base percentage of .342 and a slugging percentage of .436.
• Among all qualifying hitters in the majors, his batting average ranks 57th, his on-base percentage ranks 47th, and he is 72nd in slugging.
• Whit Merrifield is hitting .301 with 21 doubles, 11 home runs and 28 walks, while slugging .428 with an on-base percentage of .346.
• His batting average is ninth among qualified players, his on-base percentage 41st, and his slugging percentage 78th.
• George Springer has collected 118 base hits, an OBP of .322 and a slugging percentage of .389 this season.
• Matt Chapman has 15 home runs, 49 RBI and a batting average of .255 this season.

Reds Player Leaders

• Spencer Steer has put up an on-base percentage of .352, a slugging percentage of .465, and has 117 hits, all club-highs for the Reds (while batting .270).
• Including all the qualified hitters in MLB, he is 47th in batting average, 36th in on-base percentage and 43rd in slugging percentage.
• TJ Friedl is hitting .278 with 18 doubles, four triples, 10 home runs and 30 walks. He's slugging .438 with an on-base percentage of .344.
• Including all qualifying hitters, his batting average places him 28th, his on-base percentage ranks 44th, and he is 68th in slugging.
• Matt McLain has 23 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 26 walks while batting .298.
• Tyler Stephenson is hitting .245 with 14 doubles, a triple, eight home runs and 42 walks.

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