Diamondbacks at Reds
O/U 9.5 · RL Diamondbacks -1.5 · Great American Ball Park
Diamondbacks ML-104
CONF 72%
WCashedFinal 5-2
The read
Under the bright national spotlight of Apple TV+, two ice-cold National League teams clash tonight at Great American Ball Park as the Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Both teams enter tonight reeling with identical 3-7 records over their last 10 games, desperately seeking a spark to get back on track. In a matchup where the margins are razor-thin, the value lies squarely with the Diamondbacks on the moneyline, thanks to a massive starting pitching discrepancy and a critical roster development.
The biggest factor in tonight's game is the confirmed absence of Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz, who will rest his hamstring this weekend. The Reds' offense has looked completely lost without their engine, sputtering to a 2-7 record in their last nine games without him and carrying a meager .221 home batting average on the season. While the market might worry about Eduardo Rodriguez's regression potential—the market is certainly overpaying for his shiny 2.52 ERA given his much more fragile 4.64 xERA—that risk is completely neutralized by Nick Lodolo’s catastrophic profile. Lodolo’s 5.51 ERA is backed by an even more fragile 6.64 xERA, and he has walked 13 batters in his last 27.1 innings since returning from injury. In GABP's hot, 81-degree air with an 8 mph wind blowing straight out to center field, Lodolo’s fly-ball tendency (0.89 GO/AO) and elevated 11.9% barrel rate are a recipe for disaster.
The strongest case against Arizona is their own offensive blackout, having hit just .198 over their last 13 games. However, Lodolo’s extreme platoon deficiency is the perfect "get-right" remedy. Lodolo is a massive liability against left-handed hitting, allowing a .394 AVG and 1.033 OPS to southpaws. This is a nightmare matchup against Corbin Carroll, who is hitting .410 with a 1.152 OPS against lefties this season and absolutely crushes Lodolo’s primary sinker pitch. If Lodolo is chased early, he turns the game over to a heavily taxed Cincinnati bullpen missing three of its top high-leverage arms. Arizona, conversely, has a stable bullpen backed by Paul Sewald (15 saves, 0.74 WHIP) to secure the late innings. Expect Carroll and the Diamondbacks to exploit this matchup and snap their losing streak.
Injuries noted
Reds: [NEW] Elly De La Cruz (SS) — Hamstring (Right): Reds manager Terry Francona said Friday that an MRI showed De La Cruz's right hamstring strain to be 90 percent healed, Charlie Clifford of NBC 5 Cincinnati reports. (Jun 12 — 0d ago) [NEW] Jose Trevino (C) — Hamstring (Left): Trevino (hamstring) will make one final rehab appearance for Triple-A Louisville before being activated Friday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 9 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Emilio Pagan (RP) — Hamstring (Left): Pagan (hamstring) will be re-assessed for strength deficit on Monday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 8 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Pierce Johnson (RP) — Elbow (Right): Johnson (elbow) is expected to toss a bullpen session Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. (Jun 7 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] Hunter Greene (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Reds manager Terry Francona told reporters Saturday that Greene (elbow) could return from the 60-day injured list prior to the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. (Jun 6 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Graham Ashcraft (RP) — Elbow (Right): Ashcraft (elbow) received a platelet-rich plasma injection Tuesday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 3 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Ke'Bryan Hayes (3B) — Back: Hayes is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies. (May 22 — 21d ago) [KNOWN] Brandon Williamson (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Left): The Reds transferred Williamson (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday. (May 8 — 35d ago) Diamondbacks: [NEW] Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (LF) — Hamstring (Left): Gurriel (hamstring) began a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Monday, going 1-for-4 with an RBI single. (Jun 9 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Carlos Santana (First Baseman) — Thigh (Right): Santana (thigh) began a rehab assignment in the Arizona Complex League on Friday, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. (Jun 7 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] James McCann (C) — Quadriceps (Right): McCann (quad) has started taking machine batting practice and doing catching drills, Alex Weiner of Arizona Sports reports. (Jun 3 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Jeff Brigham (Relief Pitcher) — Undisclosed (Not Specified): Brigham was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A St. Paul, retroactive to April 6, with a left oblique strain, TwinsDaily.com reports. (May 8 — 35d ago)
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Props on this game
4Sal StewartOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+305
LActual 0
Sal Stewart is the most dangerous power threat in the Reds lineup, leading the team with 13 home runs. He excels in the platoon matchup tonight against southpaw Eduardo Rodriguez, carrying a .954 OPS and hitting a home run every 11.2 at-bats against lefties this season. While Rodriguez has a sparkling 2.52 ERA, his 4.64 xERA indicates he is a prime candidate for regression, having benefited from significant luck relative to the quality of contact allowed (8% Barrel% allowed). Playing in Great American Ball Park with 81-degree temperatures and an 8 mph wind blowing out to center field significantly elevates the probability of Stewart connecting for a long ball.
Corbin CarrollOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+370
LActual 0
Corbin Carroll has found a massive power surge recently, hitting four home runs over his last 10 games. Tonight he faces a historically favorable matchup; despite being a left-handed hitter, Carroll is slashing .410 with a 1.152 OPS against left-handed pitchers this season.
He faces Nick Lodolo, who has been exceptionally vulnerable to the platoon advantage, allowing a 1.033 OPS to left-handed hitters. Lodolo's 11.9% barrel rate is the highest among tonight's starters, which is a dangerous liability in a stadium that promotes home runs.
With Carroll batting second and the wind blowing out to center, he will have high-leverage opportunities to exploit Lodolo's inability to neutralize left-handed bats.
Corbin CarrollOVER 1.5 Total Bases Total Bases-105
LActual 1
This prop targets a rare 'inverted split' that creates a massive statistical advantage. While Nick Lodolo is a southpaw, he has been catastrophic against left-handed hitters this season, surrendering a .394 batting average and a 1.033 OPS.
Corbin Carroll, a left-handed hitter, conversely thrives in same-side matchups, posting an elite .410 average and 1.152 OPS against lefties in 2026. Carroll has also rediscovered his power recently, hitting four home runs in his last 10 games.
Playing at Great American Ball Park—one of the most hitter-friendly environments in MLB—with 81-degree temperatures and wind blowing out to center, Carroll is in a prime position to record multiple bases via extra-base hits or multiple singles.
Sal StewartOVER 1.5 Total Bases Total Bases+110
LActual 0
Sal Stewart is the Reds' premier power threat against left-handed pitching, boasting a .954 OPS vs. LHP this season.
He faces Eduardo Rodriguez, whose 2.52 ERA is highly deceptive; Rodriguez's xERA of 4.64 and 8% Barrel rate allowed suggest significant regression is overdue. Stewart bats 3rd in a Reds lineup that is heavily right-handed to exploit Rodriguez's underlying vulnerabilities.
Given the small dimensions of Great American Ball Park and the favorable weather conditions (81 degrees, wind out), Stewart's power profile makes him a strong candidate to clear this 1.5 line with a single extra-base hit. With Elly De La Cruz sidelined, the Reds' offensive volume will funnel through Stewart in high-leverage spots.
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