Indians Battle Reds in Ohio Showdown: Preview and Betting Odds

Indians Battle Reds in Ohio Showdown: Preview and Betting Odds

By Michael Peterson

January 1, 2025 at 04:57 PM

The Cleveland Indians (7-5) face off against the Cincinnati Reds (7-5) in an interleague Ohio showdown at Great American Ballpark, with first pitch at 7:10 pm ET.

The Indians come in after splitting their series with the White Sox, including being no-hit by Carlos Rodon before bouncing back with a 4-2 win featuring Jose Ramirez's third home run. The Reds look to regroup after dropping their last two games to the Giants, following a strong 5-1 start at home.

Game Details:

  • Indians (-112) vs Reds (-104)
  • Run line: Reds +1.5
  • Over/Under: 9 runs

Pitching Matchup:

  • Indians: Logan Allen (1-1, 2.70 ERA)
  • Reds: Jeff Hoffman (1-1, ERA not listed)

Team Comparison:

  • Offense: Reds rank 1st (6.25 runs/game), Indians rank 25th (3.82 runs/game)
  • Defense: Indians rank 4th (3.09 runs allowed/game), Reds rank 16th (4.67 runs allowed/game)

Key Statistics:

  • Reds lead MLB with 1.67 home runs per game
  • Tyler Naquin leads Reds with 5 HRs and 14 RBIs
  • Jose Ramirez leads Indians with 3 HRs and 6 RBIs
  • Reds are 5-1 at home, 2-4 on road

This clash features one of MLB's best offenses (Reds) against one of its top defensive teams (Indians), setting up an intriguing battle of contrasting strengths at Great American Ballpark.

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