MLB Thursday, August 06 at 12:40 PM UTC
10,000 Sim Trials Run
ATH

Athletics

Away

45-69 (24-33 Away)

Last 5 Form
L L L L L
Projected Final Score
4.3 5.0
Projected Total: 9.3 (O/U: 9.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
ATH: +145 | CIN: -160
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

55-58 (28-31 Home)

Last 5 Form
W L W W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Athletics Win Prob
40.7%
No Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
59.3%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Cincinnati Reds to win outright in 59.3% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: ATH +1.5 / CIN -1.5
ATH covers (-140) 57.8%
CIN covers (+120) 42.2%
Total O/U: 9.5
OVER (-105) 43.0%
UNDER (-115) +3.5% Edge 57.0%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: ATH 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 %: 83%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Cincinnati Reds winning outright in 59.3% of run trials, with a projected score of ATH 4.3 - CIN 5.0. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with ATH +1.5 covering in 57.8% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.5 which hit in 57.0% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
51.0%
+2.2% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+105
Implied Probability: 48.8%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **51.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Mason Barnett (K%: 23.0%, BB%: 11.9%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.4%). Home starter Andrew Abbott (K%: 18.0%, BB%: 11.2%) matchups against ATH's first three hitters (avg OBP: 31.8%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+2.2%) at +105.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

ATH

Mason Barnett

Away Starter
ERA 7.08
WHIP 1.62
Record 1-4
IP 40.2
SO 38
GS 4
CIN

Andrew Abbott

Home Starter
ERA 4.15
WHIP 1.40
Record 6-9
IP 145.1
SO 114
GS 27

Top Offensive Performers

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Athletics

Cincinnati Reds

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Athletics

L @ Cincinnati Reds
2 - 3 | Aug 05, 2026
L @ Cincinnati Reds
4 - 5 | Aug 04, 2026
L vs Detroit Tigers
0 - 11 | Aug 02, 2026
L vs Detroit Tigers
6 - 8 | Aug 01, 2026
L vs Detroit Tigers
1 - 13 | Jul 31, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

W vs Athletics
3 - 2 | Aug 05, 2026
W vs Athletics
5 - 4 | Aug 04, 2026
W vs Pittsburgh Pirates
10 - 2 | Aug 02, 2026
L vs Pittsburgh Pirates
1 - 4 | Aug 01, 2026
W vs Pittsburgh Pirates
8 - 7 | Jul 31, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Cincinnati Reds defeated Athletics
3 - 2 | Aug 05, 2026
Home Cincinnati Reds defeated Athletics
5 - 4 | Aug 04, 2026

Injury Reports

Athletics 32 reported

P Albert Ramos
60-Day
P Alvin Nova
60-Day
P Blake Beers
60-Day
DH Brent Rooker
60-Day
P Brooks Kriske
60-Day
C Bryan Lavastida
7-Day
SS Bryson McArn
60-Day
C Chad Wallach
7-Day
CF Denzel Clarke
60-Day
P Edgar Sanchez
60-Day
3B Erick Encarnacion
60-Day
P Grant Richardson
7-Day
P Gunnar Hoglund
60-Day
P Jack Mahoney
60-Day
SS Jacob Wilson
60-Day
P Jonathan Durantt
60-Day
P José Suarez
15-Day
3B Joshua Kuroda-Grauer
10-Day
P Justin Sterner
60-Day
SS Leo De Vries
7-Day
P Luis Severino
60-Day
P Mark Adamiak
60-Day
P Mark Leiter Jr.
60-Day
1B Nick Kurtz
60-Day
P Robert Puason
60-Day
P Ryan Brown
7-Day
CF Ryan Lasko
60-Day
P Sam Stuhr
60-Day
C Shea Langeliers
10-Day
P Tyler August
7-Day
LF Tyler Soderstrom
10-Day
P Wei-En Lin
60-Day

Cincinnati Reds 36 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 Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Brandon Leibrandt
7-Day
P Brandon Williamson
60-Day
P Christian Lopez
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
2B Garrett Hampson
7-Day
P Graham Ashcraft
60-Day
P Hunter Greene
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
CF Kyle Henley
7-Day
P Luke Holman
60-Day
OF Mason Neville
7-Day
1B Michael Toglia
10-Day
C Michael Trautwein
60-Day
P Nestor Lorant
60-Day
P Nick Sando
- Full Season
P Ovis Portes
7-Day
P Reynardo Cruz
60-Day
SS Ricky Cabrera
- Full Season
1B Ruben Ibarra
7-Day
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