On the evening of August 6, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are set to battle the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. Weather forecasts predict light rain for the game day.

The Reds will send Nick Lodolo to the mound, holding a 3.990 ERA, while the Marlins will counter with Max Meyer, who sports a 3.808 ERA. Looking at the standings in the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds are currently 11th with a record of 54-58, achieving a 0.48 winning percentage. They place 4th in their division with a record of 14-15. The Reds have been fairly consistent recently, winning 5 of their last 10 games and currently riding a one-game win streak. At home, they have a record of 28-31, and on the road, they are 26-27. The team has performed better during night games, with 34 wins as opposed to 20 during daytime matchups.

The Marlins, struggling in the NL East, stand 14th with a 42-71 record and a 0.37 winning percentage. Positioned 5th within their division with an 11-23 record, they too have 5 wins in their last 10 outings but are currently on a one-game losing streak. The Marlins have records of 22-35 at home and 20-36 away, with an equal number of wins in day and night games at 21 each. Their offense has scored a total of 411 runs while the defense has allowed 558.

In terms of betting odds for this matchup, the Point Spread is set at 1.5, with an Over/Under of 8.0. The Away Team Money Line for the Cincinnati Reds stands at -154, indicating they are the favorites in this contest, while the Home Team Money Line for the Miami Marlins is at 130, suggesting a lesser chance of a home triumph.