Reds vs. Padres Prediction and Odds - May 2, 2023

The San Diego Padres square off with the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at PETCO Park on Tuesday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

The Padres will send Michael Wacha (2-1, 6.75 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Graham Ashcraft (2-0, 2.10 ERA) for the Reds.

Dimers' best betting picks for Reds vs. Padres, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Reds vs. Padres

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Reds-Padres MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Padres a 60% chance of getting the W against the Reds.

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Reds vs. Padres Game Odds

• Run Line: Padres -1.5 (+112), Reds +1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Padres -190, Reds +168
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-106/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Padres are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Reds, with +112 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -120.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at -190. That means you can risk $190 to win $100, for a total payout of $290, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +168, where you can bet $100 to profit $168, earning a total payout of $268, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -106, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Reds vs. Padres

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +168 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.6% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Padres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Reds moneyline is the best option because of the 2.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

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Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Reds-Padres matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before Reds vs. Padres on Tuesday May 2, 2023.

Reds vs. Padres 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's game between the Padres and Reds at PETCO Park is scheduled to begin at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres
• Date: Tuesday May 2, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: PETCO Park

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