Arizona (31-33) at Cincinnati (32-33)
- When: Jun 8 2025, 1:40 PM
- Where: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
- Where to watch: FDSOH
Diamondbacks vs. Reds – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Arizona -140 | Total: 9.5
Arizona Diamondbacks Outlook
The Diamondbacks enter Sunday’s finale in Cincinnati as -140 moneyline favorites, with the total set at 9.5 runs. Despite rolling into the series with momentum from a four-game win streak, Arizona now finds itself trying to avoid a sweep after dropping the rain-delayed opener in extras and getting hammered 13-1 on Saturday.
Ace Zac Gallen (4-7, 5.13 ERA) will look to steady the ship. Though his numbers this season have been underwhelming, he’s coming off a strong outing against Atlanta, where he gave up just one earned run over seven innings and showed improved command. Gallen has had modest success versus Cincinnati, posting a 2.96 ERA across four career starts.
The D-backs are also adjusting to life without Corbin Burnes, who is out for the season following Tommy John surgery. Still, Gallen is confident in the team’s depth and maturity, pointing to their World Series experience as a sign they can regroup.
Cincinnati Reds Outlook
The Reds, coming off a dominant performance on Saturday, have a chance to finish the sweep behind Brady Singer (6-4, 4.66 ERA), who has had past success against Arizona. In his career, he’s 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA in 13 innings against them, though those starts came while with the Royals.
Singer’s latest effort was a tough-luck loss, allowing three runs over five innings against Milwaukee. A third-inning homer was the difference in that game, but he’s focused on being more aggressive earlier in his outings, something he’ll look to carry into this start.
Cincinnati’s offense has come alive in the series, and with their confidence high, they’ll aim to pressure Gallen early.
Final Score Prediction:
Arizona has the edge on the mound with Gallen trending upward and the Reds unlikely to sustain their offensive outburst. Despite recent struggles, the Diamondbacks should bounce back and avoid the sweep.
Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 5, Reds 3
Pick: Arizona RL -1.5 (+115)
Lean: Under 9.5 (-116)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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