MLB Prop Bets: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cincinnati Reds (August 22, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (61-68) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (68-61) at Chase Field on Saturday at 8:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Rhett Lowder is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Michael Soroka is the probable pitcher for the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks are favored to win at -167, while the Reds are at +137. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Reds (-155) have a 66-63 Run Line record this season, while the Diamondbacks (+128) hold a record of 72-57.
- The Reds have a 68-60-1 O/U record this season (meaning 68 games have gone over the total runs line, 60 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Diamondbacks have a 54-66-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Diamondbacks are averaging +0.5 more at 4.6 runs (10th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (24th in the league), while the Diamondbacks are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (18th).
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 .225 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Diamondbacks are batting .244 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Diamondbacks have hit 127 (27th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 165 (8th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 499 RBIs to rank 25th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Diamondbacks have recorded 560 RBIs to rank 12th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Diamondbacks have an earned run average of 4.14 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.51 (24th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 1043 this season, ranking T21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks rank 29th for total strikeouts, recording 873.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .251 against the Diamondbacks this season (24th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .247 (20th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 27-35-67 | 13-16-39 | 14-19-28 | 11-9-21 | 16-26-46 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Diamondbacks | 30-35-64 | 18-13-31 | 12-22-31 | 17-10-25 | 13-25-39 | 0-0-2 | 5-3-2 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 38-51-40 | 21-23-24 | 17-28-16 | 15-13-13 | 23-38-27 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Diamondbacks | 42-60-27 | 27-20-15 | 14-39-12 | 24-15-13 | 18-45-14 | 1-1-0 | 5-5-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -125 and the YRFI is paying -105.
- The NRFI is 64-65 in Reds games this season. The Diamondbacks have a 56-73 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Diamondbacks recorded a lopsided 9-0 victory against the Reds at Chase Field yesterday. Jordan Lawlar dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 3 RBIs.
