Marlins vs. Reds prediction: Why Cincinnati is favored to win Friday's MLB matchup [8/14/2026]
Get Miami Marlins vs Cincinnati Reds predictions for MLB Friday.
The Cincinnati Reds will face the Miami Marlins in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Friday, starting at 6:10 PM ET.
The Reds will have Chase Burns (13-2, 2.61 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Marlins have opted for Sandy Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Reds as the most likely winner in this Marlins vs. Reds prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
For more, dive into Chase Burns' pitching projections.
Marlins vs. Reds prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our leading predictive model gives the Reds a 55.5% chance of defeating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 62.0% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 58.3% chance of going over,.
Marlins vs. Reds odds [8/14/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Marlins +1.5 (-220) / Reds -1.5 (+180)
- Moneyline: Marlins +105, Reds -106
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Reds picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Reds -1.5 @ +180 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Reds @ -106 via Novig
- Total: Over 7.5 @ -113 via Polymarket
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marlins vs. Reds game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Reds and Marlins at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to start at 6:10 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
- Time: 6:10 PM ET/3:10PM PT
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
Conclusion
We predict the Reds, with a 55.5% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Friday's MLB matchup.
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