On August 7, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, starting at 6:40 PM under a clear sky. Pitcher Andrew Abbott, who holds a 3.412 ERA, will lead the Reds, while the Marlins will counter with Valente Bellozo, who has an ERA of 4.200.

The Reds are currently 11th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 55-58, showcasing a .49 winning percentage. Their divisional standing is 4th, with a 14-15 record. With recent form indicating five wins in the last ten matches and a two-win streak, the Reds reflect a balanced performance both at home (28-31) and away (27-27). They have better outcomes in night games with 34 wins compared to 21 in day games, having scored 503 runs while conceding 462.

Conversely, the Marlins lag at the bottom of the NL East Division standings, placed 15th with a disappointing 42-72 record, reflecting a .37 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division with an 11-23 record. The Marlins are currently on a two-game losing streak, having won only four of their last ten games. They have posted a 22-36 home record and a similar 20-36 performance on the road, with slightly better results in night games (22 wins) compared to day games (20 wins). The team has scored 413 runs but has allowed a much higher 566 runs.

As for game odds, the Reds are the favorites here with a -150 money line bet on the road team, compared to the Marlins at +127. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5, and the spread is at 1.5 points, which suggests a competitive matchup with the Reds potentially maintaining a slight edge.