Athletics vs. Reds Prediction: Tight Battle Projected in Updated Analysis for Wednesday's MLB Game [8/28/2024]

MLB action continues on Wednesday at 6:40PM ET as the Oakland Athletics lock horns with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

Fernando Cruz (3-8, 5.30 ERA) will start on the mound for the Reds, up against Osvaldo Bido (5-3, 3.24 ERA) for the Athletics.

Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Reds as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Athletics-Reds game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Reds' chance of winning at 54%, with the Athletics at 46%."

A's vs. Reds Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Athletics at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to start at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024
• Time: 6:40PM ET/3:40PM PT
• Venue: Great American Ball Park
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Reds and Athletics gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's full preview of Wednesday's Athletics vs. Reds matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Reds vs. Athletics picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Athletics vs. Reds Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB game between the Athletics and Reds 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Reds a 54% chance of beating the Athletics.

According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the run line, while the 10-run over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.

Athletics vs. Reds Odds [8/28/2024]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Athletics	Reds
Run Line	-1.5 (+160)	+1.5 (-192)
Moneyline	+105	-122
Total	o10 (-102)	u10 (-106)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Athletics vs. Reds Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Athletics vs. Reds matchup is on the run line.

Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.

Full access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Reds, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Athletics on Wednesday.

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