Cincinnati Reds 2024 World Series Odds
The Cincinnati Reds have been a disappointment in 2024, but they are not out of the playoff race. With a strong second half, the Reds could make a run at a wild card spot. The question remains whether they have such capability. Cincinnati’s starting rotation remains a weakness, while its bullpen is an asset, though not dominant. The Reds benefit from playing in the National League Central, where there is not a marquee brand contender. Still, Cincinnati is in the red both on the diamond and at the payout window.
2024 MLB World Series Betting Odds
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At the approach of the All-Star break, the Cincinnati Reds had a record of 45-49 and was 4th in the National League Central Division. Offensively, Cincinnati ranked 15th for runs scored, 26th for batting average, 18th for OPS, 15th for home runs, and 1st for stolen bases. Defensively, Cincinnati ranked 12th for earned run average, 11th for WHIP, 24th for strikeouts, 21st for quality starts, 26th for fewest errors, and 7th for bullpen ERA. Cincinnati was -177 on the moneyline and +642 on the run line.
Cincinnati Reds Key Players
RHP Hunter Greene is Cincinnati’s number-one starter. Last year, he was 4-7 with a 4.82 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. So far this season, Greene is 6-4 with a 3.34 ERA.
RHP Alexis Diaz is the Reds closer. In 2023, Diaz was 9-6 with a 3.07 ERA and 1.19 WHIP with 37 saves in 40 opportunities. So far this season, Diaz is 1-3 with 19 saves.
3B Jeimer Candelario produced 77 runs, 39 doubles, 22 home runs, 70 runs batted in, a .251 average and .870 OPS. So far this season, Candelario has 14 home runs and 43 RBI.
Cincinnati Reds Manager
Since 2019, David Bell has been the Reds’ manager. His career record is 333-375.
Season-by-Season Record (Since 2015)
| SEASON |
WINS |
LOSSES |
FINISH |
POSTSEASON |
| 2023 |
82 |
80 |
3rd |
- |
| 2022 |
62 |
100 |
4th |
- |
| 2021 |
83 |
79 |
3rd |
- |
| 2020 |
31 |
29 |
3rd |
Lost NLWC (Braves) 2–0 |
| 2019 |
75 |
87 |
4th |
- |
| 2018 |
67 |
95 |
5th |
- |
| 2017 |
68 |
94 |
5th |
- |
| 2016 |
68 |
94 |
5th |
- |
| 2015 |
64 |
98 |
5th |
- |
For the third time in four seasons, the Cincinnati Reds finished with a .500 record or higher. However, the only time the Reds made the playoffs was in the 2020 COVID-shortened season when the postseason field was expanded. Still, the Reds have at least stopped the hopelessness with their fans. However, gamblers are not sold on Cincinnati, which is not getting much love on the futures market to win the 2024 World Series. The Reds had a decent offseason, and the fact that they play in the mediocre National League Central still gives them a legitimate shot for a postseason bid.
Last season, the Reds were one of the best values on the board. The masses did not expect much from Cincinnati, and that gave them a great advantage at the betting window, where they consistently got favorable prices. Now, gamblers have more awareness of the Reds’ potential, and anyone wagering on Cincinnati games should be judicious about getting the best possible price.
After Cincinnati finished near the bottom of the Majors in rotation ERA and near the top in bullpen innings, president of baseball operations Nick Krall prioritized pitching depth by adding a starter in Frankie Montas, relievers in Emilio Pagán, currently on the 60-day IL, and Brent Suter, and a swingman who can do both in Nick Martinez. The veteran additions are expected to fortify the staff and pick up innings.
The Biggest question gamblers have about the Reds is if the rotation is enough to help reach the postseason? Despite the additions, the Reds will still have several young starters and at least nine pitchers competing for five spots. Their top three, Hunter Greene, Graham Ashcraft, and Nick Lodolo, had injury-filled 2023 seasons. Andrew Abbott, Brandon Williamson (currently 60-day IL), and prospects will also be in the mix.
Among the more active small-market teams, the Reds have spent $103 million on free agents. They’ve also watched franchise icon Joey Votto leave without a fight— understandable from an off-field perspective, but it will still be odd when the Reds lineup doesn’t have him at first base.
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