Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction, Preview and Odds - 08/12/2025

Game Time: 6:40 pm ET, Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Venue:  Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH

Where to Watch:  NBCS-P, FDSOH, WXIX

DraftKings:  Moneyline odds:  Phillies -157, Reds +128; Over/Under:  9 runs

Bet365:  Moneyline odds:  Phillies -150, Reds +125; Over/Under:  9 runs

BetMGM:  Moneyline odds:  Phillies -150, Reds +125; Over/Under:  9 runs

Philadelphia Phillies:  68-49 (1st place, NL East)

Cincinnati Reds:  62-57 (3rd place, NL Central)

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Philadelphia Phillies:  7-3 last 10

Cincinnati Reds:  5-5 last 10

The Phillies are entering this series off a win and completed the sweep in their 3-game series against the Texas Rangers 3-0 in their last series. They enter this game with a 68-49 record overall and have a road record of 31-28. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Reds on Tuesday with the series opener still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 8th in the MLB with a .745 OPS. Taijuan Walker is their starting pitcher on Monday while Ranger Suárez is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 8-5 with a 2.94 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 5 ER, 1 HR, and 0 BB with 3 SO on 9 hits through 6.1 IP against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Reds are entering this series off a win and split their 4-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-2 in their last series. They enter this game with a 62-57 record overall and have a home record of 33-26. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Phillies on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 18th in the MLB with a .709 OPS. Andrew Abbott is their starting pitcher on Monday while Brady Singer is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 9-9 with a 4.53 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 earned runs, 1 homer, and 4 walks with 2 strikeouts on 6 hits through 3.2 innings pitched against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The current betting odds have the Phillies listed as a favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Phillies have looked great in their games this season with their 68-49 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL East with one of the best records in the entire MLB. They have also been a good road team this season with their 31-28 road record. Meanwhile, the Reds have looked good in their games this season with their 62-57 record overall which has them right in the middle of the NL Central. They have also looked better in their own ballpark this year with their 33-26 home record. The Reds haven't looked great lately though, going 5-5 in their last 10 games while the Phillies are 7-3 and have been rolling in their games lately. The Phillies also have the better offense and the better pitching matchup that they can take advantage of in this one. Suarez is on the mound for the Phillies in this one and he has looked great all season. He is 8-5 with a 2.94 ERA and has been one of their best starters this year. He did give up 5 earned runs in his last start, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this year so he will be looking to bounce back with a better start, and the team has still won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting. The Reds are going with Singer in this one and he hasn't looked great this season. He is 9-9 with a 4.53 ERA and has been giving up some runs lately. The Reds have won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting, but he has still racked up a lot of losses this year. He also gave up 4 earned runs in his last start which has been a common theme and that is going to get him into trouble against this Phillies offense. The best way to place a bet here is on the Phillies to win this game. 

Phillies Reds Prediction:  Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, August 12, 2025 (6:40 pm ET start time) is Phillies 7 Reds 3.

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Philadelphia Phillies: 263-196 (+7.3 units) on the moneyline in all games. 212-127 (+16.2 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 183-127 (+17.4 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 49-32 UNDER against NL Central opponents.

Cincinnati Reds: 42-48 (-5.5 units) on the moneyline against NL East opponents. 109-111 (-13.4 units) on the moneyline in home games. 56-71 (-14.4 units) on the moneyline against left-handed starters. 72-45 UNDER at home when the total is 9 to 9.5.

Philadelphia Phillies:  D. Robert (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Blister. A. Bohm (3B) Ten Day IL - Ribcage. A. Nola (SP) Sixty Day IL - Ankle.

Cincinnati Reds:  N. Lodolo (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Finger. W. Miley (SP) Sixty Day IL - Flexor. I. Gibaut (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Shoulder. H. Greene (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Groin. R. Lowder (SP) Sixty Day IL - Forearm. C. Spiers (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Callihan (LF) Sixty Day IL - Forearm. B. Williamson (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. J. Aguiar (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.

"I'm not concerned. He just looks like he's a little bit out of sync, that's all." - Rob Thomson on Zack Wheeler after his team’s win against the Rangers in their game on Sunday.

“At one point, I looked at Millsy and I said, ‘I feel like I’ve been in the dentist’s chair all day.’ He looked at me and goes, ‘Well, I’m in the room over.’ That was painful at times, but there is something to be said for keep playing. There was a lot of things that didn’t go right, but there was more than did go.” - Terry Francona after his team’s win against the Pirates in their game on Sunday.

Trea Turner (R) SS

Kyle Schwarber (L) DH

Bryce Harper (L) 1B

J.T. Realmuto (R) C

Nick Castellanos (R) RF

Harrison Bader (R) CF

Edmundo Sosa (R) 3B

Bryson Stott (L) 2B

Weston Wilson (R) LF

TJ Friedl (L) CF

Spencer Steer (R) 1B

Elly De La Cruz (S) SS

Miguel Andujar (R) DH

Gavin Lux (L) LF

Noelvi Marte (R) RF

Tyler Stephenson (R) C

Matt McLain (R) 2B

Ke'Bryan Hayes (R) 3B

Batting Average:  Trea Turner (.282)

Hits:  Trea Turner (134)

Home Runs:  Kyle Schwarber (41)

RBI:  Kyle Schwarber (95)

Stolen Bases:  Trea Turner (26)

Wins:  Cristopher Sánchez (11)

Saves:  Jordan Romano (8)

ERA:  Jhoan Duran (0.00)

Batting Average:  Austin Wynns (.400)

Hits:  Elly De La Cruz (127)

Home Runs:  Elly De La Cruz (19)

RBI:  Elly De La Cruz (74)

Stolen Bases:  Elly De La Cruz (31)

Wins:  Nick Martinez (10)

Saves:  Emilio Pagán (25)

ERA:  Andrew Abbott (2.34)

Managers:

Philadelphia Phillies: Rob Thomson (4th season)

Cincinnati Reds: Terry Francona (1st season)