Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks Picks and Predictions June 8th 2025

Cincinnati Reds vs Arizona Diamondbacks June 8th 2025

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, June 8, 2025. The game starts at 1:40 PM and will be shown on FDSOH. Fans can expect a mild day with light rain and a breeze blowing in during the afternoon game.

The Diamondbacks, managed by Torey Lovullo, have a 31-33 record this season. They are 6 games back in the NL West. On the mound for Arizona is Zac Gallen, who has a 4-7 record with a 5.13 ERA. The Reds, led by Terry Francona, hold a 32-33 record and are 8 games back in the NL Central. Brady Singer will start for Cincinnati, carrying a 6-4 record and a 4.67 ERA.

Diamondbacks vs Reds Key Information

• Sport: Baseball
• Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
• Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
• Betting Odds: Diamondbacks MoneyLine -142, Reds MoneyLine +119

The Diamondbacks Can Win If…

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to bounce back after their recent loss to the Cincinnati Reds, 13-1. Despite the score, Eugenio Suárez hit a home run, showing his power at the plate. The Diamondbacks managed to get seven hits in the game, indicating they can connect with the ball.

Arizona’s lineup is filled with strong hitters. They are ranked 3rd in slugging percentage and 4th in home runs for the season. Ketel Marte and Eugenio Suárez are key players to watch, with Marte holding a .299 batting average and Suárez leading the team with 16 home runs.

On the mound, Zac Gallen will start for the Diamondbacks. He has shown he can pitch deep into games, as seen in his recent outings. With a strong offense to support him, Gallen has the potential to lead the team to a win.

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The Reds Can Win If…

The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a strong 13-1 win against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Nick Martinez pitched well, allowing only one run over six innings. Key hitters like Gavin Lux and Christian Encarnacion-Strand contributed with home runs, driving in a combined seven runs.

The Reds have shown solid stats this season that could help them win. Their team ranks 11th in on-base percentage at .318 and 7th in doubles with 107. They also have a strong stolen base count, ranking 4th with 57 steals, which can create scoring chances.

Brady Singer will start for the Reds, bringing a 6-4 record and an ERA of 4.67. The Reds’ pitching staff ranks 7th in batting average against at .232, showing they can limit hits. With Singer on the mound and a lineup that includes Elly De La Cruz, who leads the team in home runs and RBIs, the Reds have a good chance to win.

The Lean

The Diamondbacks are favored with a moneyline of -142 against the Reds, who are at +119. The Diamondbacks have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 5th and 4th respectively, compared to the Reds. Given these stats and the Reds’ lower batting average and slugging percentage, the pick is the Diamondbacks to win. The model projects a score of Diamondbacks 5, Reds 4.

The over/under line is set at 9.5. The Diamondbacks’ pitching has a higher earned run average of 4.75, while the Reds have a better ERA of 3.80. With both teams having solid hitting stats, the game could see more runs. The recommendation is to take the over, with a projected total score of 9.

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Zac Gallen Looks to Steady D-backs as Struggles Continue vs. Reds

Zac Gallen still believes in this Arizona Diamondbacks team — even after a rough weekend in Cincinnati. Now, the D-backs will turn to their ace on Sunday afternoon to help avoid a sweep against the Cincinnati Reds in the series finale.

After riding into town on a four-game winning streak, Arizona dropped the rain-suspended opener 4-3 in 10 innings and was routed 13-1 on Saturday. With the loss of Corbin Burnes to season-ending Tommy John surgery, Gallen knows the team must rally around its depth.

“We went to the World Series with a team very similar to this,” Gallen said. “I feel like this team definitely has more talent. A little bit more maturity, too.”

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Gallen Regaining Form

Gallen (4-7, 5.13 ERA) has endured an up-and-down season but is coming off one of his sharpest outings of the year. On Tuesday, he held Atlanta to three runs (one earned) and four hits over seven innings to snap a four-start winless streak.

“Just try to make them beat me instead of beat myself,” Gallen said after the outing.

He threw 65 of his 89 pitches for strikes, showing improved command and staying in attack mode throughout.

Gallen has been effective in four career starts vs. the Reds, posting a 1-1 record with a 2.96 ERA across 24 1/3 innings.

Reds Counter With Singer

Cincinnati will send right-hander Brady Singer (6-4, 4.66 ERA) to the mound Sunday. Singer has fared well against Arizona in his career, going 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA in two starts.

His most recent outing saw him allow three runs over five innings in a loss to Milwaukee. Singer knows he needs to be more aggressive, especially later in games.

“I just need to attack hitters more in the fourth and the fifth,” Singer said. “I stayed on the attack the last two innings, and that’s what I should have done all game.”

Singer will aim to replicate his previous success against Arizona, when he limited the D-backs to one run over six innings in April 2023.

D-backs in Need of Spark

Arizona’s offense managed just four runs combined over the first two games in Cincinnati and now faces the prospect of a sweep. With Gallen on the mound and the team in need of a bounce-back performance, the finale offers a key opportunity for bettors eyeing MLB Picks and Baseball Predictions.

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