The Cincinnati Reds (72-63) host the Detroit Tigers (63-72) at Great American Ball Park on Friday at 7:10 pm EST. This interleague matchup marks their only meeting this season.

The Reds currently hold a slim 0.5 game lead for the final NL wildcard spot over San Diego, while sitting 10 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. Detroit's postseason hopes have faded, trailing by 15 games in their division and 13.5 in the wildcard race.

Game Details:

• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+112)
• Moneyline: Reds -179, Tigers +165
• Over/Under: 9.5 (O: -105, U: -110)
• The Reds average 5.5 runs at home
• The Tigers average 4.5 runs on the road

Pitching Matchup:

• Reds: Vladimir Gutierrez (9-5, 4.03 ERA, 75 K)
• Tigers: Tyler Alexander (2-2, 4.34 ERA, 61 K)

Recent Form:

• Both teams are 4-6 in their last 10 games
• Reds have lost 3 straight series
• Reds' offense exploded for 12 runs in their last game after scoring just 5 runs in previous two

Keys to Victory: The Reds need consistent offensive production and strong pitching to maintain their playoff position. Their pitching staff has been solid, allowing just 10 runs in their previous series. Winning series against non-contenders like Detroit is crucial for their postseason push.

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