Blue Jays vs. Reds Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

The Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays will meet in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Friday, starting at 6:40PM ET.

The Reds will start Brett Kennedy (1-0, 5.14 ERA), while the Blue Jays are going with José Berríos (9-8, 3.53 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Blue Jays vs. Reds, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Blue Jays vs. Reds

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Blue Jays-Reds MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Blue Jays a 56% chance of defeating the Reds.

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Blue Jays vs. Reds Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 (-120), Blue Jays -1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Reds +125, Blue Jays -142
• Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-105/-115)

The Reds are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Blue Jays, with -120 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at +105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +125. That means you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jays at -142, where you can risk $142 to win $100, for a total payout of $242, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 10.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 10.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Blue Jays vs. Reds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -120 via PointsBet (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +125 via PointsBet
• Total: Under 10.5 @ -115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Blue Jays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Reds moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Blue Jays vs. Reds Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Blue Jays are more likely to defeat the Reds at Great American Ball Park on Friday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Blue Jays boasting a 56% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Blue Jays-Reds game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Blue Jays vs. Reds on Friday August 18, 2023.

Blue Jays vs. Reds 2023

Friday's MLB game between the Reds and Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Great American Ball Park

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