MLB Wednesday, September 02 at 12:40 PM UTC
10,000 Sim Trials Run
SD

San Diego Padres

Away

73-66 (32-38 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L L W L
Projected Final Score
5.2 3.5
Projected Total: 8.7 (O/U: 9.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
SD: -150 | CIN: +130
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

66-73 (33-37 Home)

Last 5 Form
W L W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

San Diego Padres Win Prob
62.7%
+2.7% Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
37.3%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the San Diego Padres to win outright in 62.7% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: SD -1.5 / CIN +1.5
SD covers (+105) +0.8% Edge 49.6%
CIN covers (-125) 50.4%
Total O/U: 9.5
OVER (-100) 38.1%
UNDER (-120) +7.4% Edge 61.9%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: CIN starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in Slugging (+0.028).
  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: SD relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the CIN bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at CIN's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CIN enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 56%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the San Diego Padres winning outright in 62.7% of run trials, with a projected score of SD 5.1 - CIN 3.6. We find the most stable statistical edge on the game total: back the UNDER 9.5 (occurs in 61.9% of simulation iterations).

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
48.7%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-115
Implied Probability: 53.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **48.7%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Casey Mize (K%: 21.5%, BB%: 6.5%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.4%). Home starter Brandon Williamson (K%: 14.8%, BB%: 18.0%) matchups against SD's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.3%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

SD

Casey Mize

Away Starter
ERA 3.64
WHIP 1.12
Record 5-9
IP 113.2
SO 100
GS 22
CIN

Brandon Williamson

Home Starter
ERA 5.94
WHIP 1.65
Record 3-3
IP 33.1
SO 24
GS 7

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Cincinnati Reds

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

San Diego Padres

L @ Cincinnati Reds
3 - 4 | Sep 01, 2026
W @ Cincinnati Reds
5 - 0 | Aug 31, 2026
L @ Tampa Bay Rays
4 - 5 | Aug 30, 2026
L @ Tampa Bay Rays
6 - 7 | Aug 29, 2026
L @ Tampa Bay Rays
4 - 9 | Aug 28, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

W vs San Diego Padres
4 - 3 | Sep 01, 2026
L vs San Diego Padres
0 - 5 | Aug 31, 2026
W @ Chicago Cubs
7 - 5 | Aug 30, 2026
L @ Chicago Cubs
5 - 17 | Aug 29, 2026
W @ Chicago Cubs
10 - 8 | Aug 28, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Cincinnati Reds defeated San Diego Padres
4 - 3 | Sep 01, 2026
Away San Diego Padres defeated Cincinnati Reds
5 - 0 | Aug 31, 2026
Home San Diego Padres defeated Cincinnati Reds
5 - 4 | Jun 10, 2026
Away Cincinnati Reds defeated San Diego Padres
5 - 3 | Jun 09, 2026
Home San Diego Padres defeated Cincinnati Reds
6 - 2 | Jun 08, 2026

Injury Reports

San Diego Padres 46 reported

SS Bradley Frye
7-Day
P Braian Salazar
7-Day
P Bryan Hoeing
60-Day
P Cameron Nohos
7-Day
2B Carson Tucker
7-Day
P Clay Edmondson
7-Day
P Cole Paplham
- Full Season
P Daniel Rodriguez
60-Day
IF Deivid Coronil
60-Day
P Diego Serna
60-Day
P Eli Villalobos
- Full Season
P Emmanuel Polo
60-Day
P Ethan Long
- Full Season
3B Francisco Acuna
7-Day
SS Gabriel Ollarves
- Full Season
1B Gavin Sheets
10-Day
P Jackson Smeltz
60-Day
LF Jake Cunningham
7-Day
P Jason Adam
60-Day
P Jaxon Dalena
60-Day
P Jeremiah Estrada
15-Day
P Joe Musgrove
60-Day
P Joel Gonzalez
60-Day
SS Jonathan Vastine
7-Day
P Jordan Perez
60-Day
P Jordany Del Orbe
60-Day
P Jose Ortega
60-Day
3B Kale Fountain
- Full Season
RF Kavares Tears
60-Day
P Landry Jurecka
7-Day
P Lucas Giolito
60-Day
LF Luis Rengifo
60-Day
P Manuel Castro
60-Day
P Mario Zabala
60-Day
P Matt Lachappa
- Full Season
DH Miguel Andujar
10-Day
P Nick Pivetta
60-Day
P Omar Cruz
- Full Season
LF Ramón Laureano
60-Day
P Raymel Belliard
60-Day
OF Ricardo De La Paz
60-Day
P Ryan Och
60-Day
P Ryan Reed
7-Day
CF Ryan Wideman
7-Day
P Tucker Musgrove
7-Day
P Tyler Morgan
60-Day

Cincinnati Reds 35 reported

P Andre Vasquez
60-Day
OF Anthony Stephan
- Full Season
P Anyer Laureano
60-Day
P Ben Brutti
60-Day
CF Blake Dunn
60-Day
P Braden Osbolt
7-Day
P Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Brandon Leibrandt
7-Day
P Christian Lopez
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
C Dylan King
7-Day
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
P Graham Ashcraft
60-Day
P Hunter Greene
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
3B Ke'Bryan Hayes
10-Day
P Luis Pimentel
7-Day
P Luke Holman
60-Day
OF Mason Neville
7-Day
1B Michael Toglia
10-Day
P Nestor Lorant
60-Day
P Nick Sando
- Full Season
P Ovis Portes
60-Day
P Reynardo Cruz
60-Day
SS Ricky Cabrera
- Full Season
P Sam Benschoter
7-Day
CF Shane Sasaki
60-Day
P Sheng-En Lin
60-Day
1B Spencer Steer
10-Day
P Trevor Kuncl
- Full Season
P Ty Floyd
60-Day
SS Victor Acosta
7-Day