Thu Apr 17 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Mariners and Reds to Clash in Rubber Match
**Cincinnati, OH** – The Seattle Mariners and Cincinnati Reds will face off in a pivotal interleague matchup on Thursday at Great American Ball Park. The game marks the rubber match of a three-game series, with each team having secured a victory. The Mariners edged out the Reds 5-3 on Wednesday.
The pitching matchup features Brady Singer (3-0, 3.18 ERA) for the Reds and Bryan Woo (2-0, 2.84 ERA) for the Mariners. First pitch is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET.
Cincinnati is favored at -135 on the money line, according to BetMGM, with the over/under set at 9 runs. SportsLine’s projection model, which boasts a 34-19 record on run-line MLB picks, predicts a higher-scoring game.
Key players to watch include Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez (3 HR, 7 RBI), and Cal Raleigh (7 HR, 10 RBI), who hit two home runs in Wednesday’s game. For the Reds, Elly De La Cruz (18 RBI, 3 HR) and Gavin Lux (.276 batting average, 7 RBI) are expected to lead the offensive charge.
SportsLine’s model is predicting an over on the total runs, suggesting a high-scoring affair, and indicates a significant value on one side of the money line. For detailed predictions and betting advice, visit SportsLine.
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