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Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds: Can the Reds save the season?

The Colorado Rockies and the Cincinnati Reds are starting their three-game series tonight at Great American Ball Park.

The Rockies are the worst team in the NL

The Colorado Rockies are at the bottom of the NL West with the worst record in the NL, 32-58, including 12-31 on the road. After winning three consecutive games, the Rockies lost 10-1 last night to the Kansas City Royals. The Rockies have a 5.50 ERA, a .284 batting average, a .355 on-base percentage, and 1.53 walks plus hits per inning pitched. Ezequiel Tovar leads the team with 97 hits, Brenton Doyle is on top with 50 runs, and Ryan McMahon leads with 14 home runs.

The Reds are looking to end their losing streak

The Cincinnati Reds are fourth in the NL Central with a 42-48 record, including 20-26 at home. They are coming off a three-game sweep against the Detroit Tigers. The Reds have a 3.84 ERA, a .233 batting average, a .309 on-base percentage, and 1.25 walks plus hits per inning pitched. Elly De La Cruz is the best player on the team, leading with 83 hits, 60 runs, and 15 home runs.

Betting Trends

The Reds are 0-5 SU in their last 5 home games and 10-1 SU in their last 11 games against the Rockies. Cincinnati has played under the total run line in 11 of their last 16 games against teams from the NL and in 12 of their last 18 games played in July. The Rockies are 7-13 SU in their last 20 games overall, 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road and 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against the Reds. Colorado has played under the total run line in 5 of their last 6 games, in 4 of their last 5 games against teams from the NL and in in 4 of their last 5 games against teams from the NL Central.

Prediction and Conclusion

The Cincinnati Reds were the top story in the league after sweeping the Yankees in New York but then hosted the Tigers and lost all three games. Cincinnati will try to get back on the winning track with Andrew Abbott on the mound who is 8-6 for the season, with a 3.28 ERA, 74 K, 96 IP and 1.20 WHIP. The Rockies will go with Ryan Feltner who is 1-7 for the season with a 5.60 ERA, 78 K, 91.2 IP and 1.46 WHIP. There is a huge quality gap between the pitchers and the Reds will respond well under pressure and win tonight.