Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres Prediction 7-2-23 MLB Picks

The San Diego Padres and the Cincinnati Reds meet in MLB action from Great American Ballpark on Sunday afternoon. Let’s dive into the starting pitching matchup, history and make a prediction for this game.

Starting Pitching Matchup

San Diego did not have a starting pitcher announced at the time that this article was posted. Andrew Abbott will start for Cincinnati and is 4-0 with a 1.21 ERA and 30 strikeouts this season. 

Matchup History

San Diego’s 12-5 win over the Reds on Saturday made it five straight head-to-head meetings in this matchup without back-to-back winners. 

Trends

San Diego is 1-6 in their last 7 games overall and 1-4 in their last 5 road games while the over is 5-1 in their last 6 road games. Cincinnati is 15-4 in their last 19 games overall and 8-4 in their last 12 home games while the over is 5-0 in their last 5 home games. 

Pick

I’m siding with the Reds here. San Diego’s offense continues to be inconsistent, and while they have their good days like we saw on Saturday, this is also a Padres team that’s fully capable of getting shut down, even in a hitter-friendly park like GAB. Andrew Abbott’s been outstanding out of the gate and until he hits the skids, I think you have to keep backing him. Give me the Reds.