MLB Player Props Expert Picks: Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays 7/28

MLB Player Props Expert Picks: Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays 7/28

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Game Summary

The Cincinnati Reds (50-54, fourth in the NL Central) face off against the Tampa Bay Rays (53-52, fourth in the AL East) in a crucial matchup at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, at 11:35 a.m. EDT. Both teams are aiming to secure a series win with a victory in this game. The Reds, with a 25-26 road record, and the Rays, with a 28-28 home record, have shown flashes of brilliance but have struggled with consistency. The Reds are coming off a loss (4-0) against the Rays, while the Rays managed to even the series with that win.

Historically, these teams have been well-matched, making each game a nail-biter. The Reds' hitters have a collective .392 slugging percentage, ranking them 10th in the NL, while the Rays have gone 32-6 in games where they’ve scored at least five runs, indicating their offensive prowess. Key performers like Isaac Paredes for the Rays, who has 16 home runs and 55 RBIs, and Spencer Steer for the Reds, who has 15 home runs and 64 RBIs, will be crucial in this matchup.

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Player Prop Odds

For Taylor Walls in tonight's game, the player prop odds are as follows:

• Batter Hits 0.5: Over +115, Under -160
• Batter RBIs 0.5: Over +310, Under -475
• Batter Runs Scored 0.5: Over +200, Under -280
• Batter Singles 0.5: Over +210, Under -300
• Batter Total Bases 0.5: Over +115, Under -160

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Player Analysis

Taylor Walls has been a steady contributor to the Rays' lineup. Although his batting average sits at .230, Walls has shown flashes of brilliance, especially in high-leverage situations. Over the past 10 games, Walls has been getting on base, contributing to the Rays' offense with timely hits and smart base running. Given his recent form, Walls is poised to make an impact in this crucial matchup against the Reds.

Opposing Analysis

The Reds will be starting Hunter Greene, who boasts a 7-4 record with a 3.14 ERA and 133 strikeouts this season. Greene has been a dominant force on the mound, making it challenging for opposing hitters to get on base. However, the Rays' lineup has shown resilience and the ability to adapt, making it a potentially exciting contest between Greene's pitching and the Rays' hitting.

Pitching Probables

Player	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP	H	K	BB	HR
Hunter Greene (CIN)	7-4	3.14	1.09	117.1	80	133	48	10
Shawn Armstrong (TB)	2-2	5.64	1.61	44.2	53	49	19	5

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Team Previews

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds have had an up-and-down season, currently standing at 50-54. Their hitting has been inconsistent, with a team batting average of .234, ranking them 23rd in the league. However, their pitching has shown promise, especially their bullpen, which is tied for 4th in saves with 33. The Reds will rely heavily on their starting pitcher, Hunter Greene, to keep the Rays' offense in check.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays are slightly ahead in their division with a 53-52 record. Their offensive numbers are somewhat deceptive, with a team batting average of .230, ranking them 28th, but they have shown the capability to score runs in bunches. Their pitching staff, led by Shawn Armstrong, has struggled at times, with Armstrong holding a 5.64 ERA. The Rays' bullpen will need to step up to support their starting pitchers.

Team Injuries

Player	Position	Updated	Injury	Injury Status
Peyton Burdick	RF	Sun, Jul 28	Undisclosed	Expected to be out until at least Jul 28
Luke Maile	C	Sun, Jul 28	Back	Expected to be out until at least Jul 28

Recent Games

Cincinnati Reds

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	@ Washington	L8-5	47-51	Corbin 2-9	Montas 4-8	Finnegan 26	38402
Sat, Jul 20	@ Washington	L5-4	47-52	Law 6-2	Wilson 1-2	Finnegan 27	32734
Sun, Jul 21	@ Washington	L5-2	47-53	Garcia 2-3	Sims 1-4	Finnegan 28	23967
Mon, Jul 22	@ Atlanta	W4-1	48-53	Greene 7-4	Lopez 7-4	NaN	38779
Tue, Jul 23	@ Atlanta	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed
Wed, Jul 24	@ Atlanta	W9-4	49-53	Moll 2-1	Winans 0-2	NaN	34407
Wed, Jul 24	@ Atlanta	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed	Postponed
Fri, Jul 26	@ Tampa Bay	W3-2 F/10	50-53	Martinez 4-5	Rodriguez 1-2	Diaz 20	20441
Sat, Jul 27	@ Tampa Bay	L4-0	50-54	Littell 4-7	Abbott 9-7	NaN	23464

Tampa Bay Rays

DATE	OPPONENT	RESULT	W-L	WIN	LOSS	SAVE	ATT
Fri, Jul 19	@ New York	L6-1	48-49	Cole 3-1	Eflin 5-7	NaN	47036
Sat, Jul 20	@ New York	W9-1	49-49	Bradley 5-4	Cortes 4-9	NaN	43173
Sun, Jul 21	@ New York	W6-4	50-49	Cleavinger 6-2	Stroman 7-5	Fairbanks 18	45178
Mon, Jul 22	@ New York	L9-1	50-50	Rodon 10-7	Littell 3-7	NaN	40824
Tue, Jul 23	@ Toronto	W4-2	51-50	Alexander 3-3	Berrios 8-8	Fairbanks 19	38575
Wed, Jul 24	@ Toronto	L6-3	51-51	Cabrera 3-2	Adam 4-2	NaN	32276
Thu, Jul 25	@ Toronto	W13-0	52-51	Bradley 6-4	Bassitt 8-9	NaN	41148
Fri, Jul 26	vs Cincinnati	L3-2 F/10	52-52	Martinez 4-5	Rodriguez 1-2	Diaz 20	20441
Sat, Jul 27	vs Cincinnati	W4-0	53-52	Littell 4-7	Abbott 9-7	NaN	23464

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