Cincinnati Reds at Miami Marlins Odds, Picks and Predictions The Cincinnati Reds (8-4) and the Miami Marlins (7-5) are set to face off Thursday at loanDepot Park in Miami, Florida, with the first pitch scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET. The matchup, which has drawn significant attention from sports betting enthusiasts, is part of a four-game series that has seen the Reds lead the overall season series 2-1. The Marlins secured a 7-4 victory Wednesday as moderate favorites (-130), with the Over (7.5) cashing in for the second consecutive night. This win marked Miami’s first victory in three attempts in the series, as they built a 6-2 lead after three innings. Miami’s offensive surge was highlighted by 1B Connor Norby’s first home run of the season, a solo shot, and LF Griffin Conine’s second home run of 2025. Cincinnati’s 1B Sal Stewart contributed with a double and a home run, driving in two runs and tallying two RBIs despite the loss. The Reds’ 5-game win streak was snapped by this defeat, while the Marlins have struggled in their past six games, posting a 2-4 record. Notably, the Over has cashed in eight of Miami’s past nine games, indicating a trend toward higher-scoring contests. The starting pitching matchup features RHP Rhett Lowder for the Reds and RHP Max Meyer for the Marlins. Lowder, who has made two starts in 2026, is off to a strong start with a 1.64 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9, and 7.4 K/9 in 11 innings. His most recent outing was a 2-0 victory over the Texas Rangers, where he pitched 6 innings, allowed zero earned runs, and struck out four batters. Lowder has never faced the Marlins, which could play a role in his performance. Meyer, on the other hand, has a 4.66 ERA in 2026 and a 1.34 WHIP, with 4.7 BB/9 and 10.2 K/9 in 9 2/3 innings.#loandepot_park #miami_marlins #cincinnati_reds #sal_stewart #griffin_conine
