MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds (May 18, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (24-23) face the Philadelphia Phillies (24-23) at Citizens Bank Park on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Nick Lodolo is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Andrew Painter is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -125, while the Reds are at +104. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -111 and UNDER at -108.
- The Reds (+153) have a 27-20 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (-186) hold a record of 16-31.
- The Reds have a 30-17-0 O/U record this season (meaning 30 games have gone over the total runs line and 17 have gone under). The Phillies have a 23-22-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging 4.2 (T20th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing a whopping 5.1 runs per game this season (25th in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.6 runs (20th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Reds are at .226 (ranking 29th in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .235 (20th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 57 (T7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 61 (5th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 191 RBIs to rank T19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 195 RBIs to rank 15th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Phillies have an earned run average of 4.22 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.81 (26th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 365 this season, ranking 24th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 1st for total strikeouts, recording 452.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .265 against the Phillies this season (29th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .253 (24th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 10-12-25 | 6-5-13 | 4-7-12 | 4-2-9 | 6-10-16 | 0-0-0 | 1-1-8 |
| Phillies | 14-12-21 | 8-7-9 | 6-5-12 | 12-9-12 | 2-3-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 14-21-12 | 8-10-6 | 6-11-6 | 6-5-4 | 8-16-8 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Phillies | 17-21-9 | 11-11-2 | 6-10-7 | 14-15-4 | 3-6-5 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +105 and the YRFI is paying -135.
- The NRFI is 24-23 in Reds games this season. The Phillies have a 21-26 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a lopsided 8-0 victory against the Phillies at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on August 13, 2025. Miguel Andujar was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 4 RBIs.
